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English version: Heracleion Photos: Lost Egyptian City Revealed After 1,200 Years Under Sea It is a city shrouded in myth, swallowed by the Mediterranean Sea and buried in sand and mud for more than 1,200 years. But now archeologists are unearthing the mysteries of Heracleion, uncovering amazingly well-preserved artifacts that tell the story of a vibrant classical-era port. Known as Heracleion to the ancient Greeks and Thonis to the ancient Eygptians, the city was rediscovered in 2000 by French underwater archaeologist Dr. Franck Goddio and a team from the European Institute for Underwater Acheology (IEASM) after a four-year geophysical survey. The ruins of the lost city were found 30 feet under the surface of the Mediterranean Sea in Aboukir Bay, near Alexandria. A new documentary highlights the major discoveries that have been unearthed at Thonis-Heracleion during a 13-year excavation. Exciting archeological finds help describe an ancient city that was not only ...

It has become a summer trend for Britons traveling to France as they enjoy the luxury of safe travel for weekends just for the fun of it. The hospitality and food in France is referred to as finer things in life when the meal is washed down with some wine. This time you have to make sure that getting the best possible price facility across the channel, as it has risen rapidly by 31 percent. Due to civil unrest in the Middle East and North Africa one should opt for safer destinations in Europe. The bookings have fallen steeply by thirty percent due to riots that hit ancient land of Egypt. According to the co-operative travel’s survey the price of booking for France is £554 per person against £978 to travel to Italy with the 15 percent increase in bookings. In spite of careful planning and execution as well as opting for vacation spots in Europe with reasonable price for cottages, hotels and accommodation could see massive increase in air taxes, cash strapped Britons...