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The Ruins of Ancient Ptolemais in Libya Became a Playground Centuries Later
Archaeologist Zofia Kowarska has documented more than 100 game boards carved into the stones of Ptolemais, revealing how the abandoned Greek city was reused by shepherds and local communities long after its urban life had ended. At first glance, the ruins of Ptolemais look like the remains of a once-important Greek city on Libya’s northeastern…
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Ancient “Ship Graveyard” Discovered Off Coast of Ptolemais Reveals Hidden Mediterranean Trade Route
A remarkable underwater discovery off the coast of Libya is offering new clues about ancient Mediterranean trade and maritime disasters. Archaeologists working near the ancient city of Ptolemais have identified what researchers describe as an ancient “ship graveyard”—a stretch of seabed scattered with ship remains, anchors, amphorae, and cargo fragments extending more than 100 meters.…