Is Cleopatra’s tomb underwater? Sunken port find could lead to Cleopatra’s legendary tomb

Cleopatra tomb underwater: After more than 2,000 years of mystery, explorers believe they may be closer than ever to discovering Cleopatra’s lost tomb and the surprising possibility is that it lies underwater, as per a report.

Could Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb Be Hidden Underwater Near Alexandria?

A recently discovered sunken port, located about two miles off the coast of Alexandria in the Mediterranean Sea, may be the answer. Sitting roughly 40 feet below the surface, this ancient harbor once sat along Egypt’s coastline before coastal erosion pushed it underwater.

Connection Between Taposiris Magna Temple and Cleopatra’s Tomb

The port’s connection to the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, home to a temple dedicated to Osiris, the god of death, makes it an especially promising lead, as per a Daily Mail report. The historic city lies about 30 miles from Alexandria, once Egypt’s capital, as per the report. Experts have long suspected that Cleopatra and her lover, Mark Antony, were buried near this temple, as per the Daily Mail report.


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Underwater Exploration Led by Kathleen Martínez and Bob Ballard

Kathleen Martínez, a dedicated explorer who has spent nearly two decades searching for Cleopatra’s grave, led a fresh round of dives alongside Bob Ballard, the discoverer of the Titanic, as reported by Daily Mail.

Why Experts Believe Cleopatra’s Tomb Is Near Taposiris Magna

Their investigation revealed columns, polished stone floors, and amphora, ancient wine jars, scattered across the seabed, confirming the port’s historical significance, as per the report.

Martínez said that, "After 2,000 years nobody has ever been there. We are the first ones," as quoted by Daily Mail.

The idea that Cleopatra’s tomb might be hidden beneath the sea is gaining traction, especially after Martínez’s 2022 discovery of a 4,300-foot tunnel carved beneath Taposiris Magna, as per the report. The tunnel, filled with pottery from Cleopatra’s time, points directly toward the port, hinting at a secret network that could have been used to transport the queen’s remains, as per the Daily Mail report.

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While some still believe Cleopatra’s tomb might be somewhere among the temple ruins, Martínez remains confident, saying, "Nobody can tell me that Cleopatra is not at Taposiris Magna. To say that you have to excavate the whole area and not find her," as quoted by Daily Mail.

Cleopatra, Egypt’s last pharaoh and ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, famously used her charm to forge alliances with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony, as per the report. Both lovers died by suicide and were said to be buried together, as per Daily Mail. Yet their final resting place has eluded historians and archaeologists for centuries.

Where To Watch the New Documentary Cleopatra’s Final Secret

A new documentary, 'Cleopatra’s Final Secret', will premiere on National Geographic on September 25 and stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day, offering a closer look at the ongoing quest to find one of history’s most legendary queens, as per the Daily Mail report.

FAQs

Why do people think Cleopatra’s tomb is underwater?
Because a sunken port near Alexandria was recently discovered, linked to an ancient city tied to Cleopatra, as per the Daily Mail report.

Who is leading the search for Cleopatra’s tomb?
Explorer Kathleen Martínez, who has been searching for almost 20 years, alongside Titanic discoverer Bob Ballard, as per the Daily Mail report.