 Around 2010 a baris, a type of ancient Nile river boat, was excavated from the waters around Heracleion.Its design was found to be consistent with a description written by Herodotus in 450 BC.In July 2019 a small Greek temple, ancient granite columns, treasure-carrying ships, and bronze coins from the reign of Ptolemy II, dating back to the third and fourth centuries BC, were found at Heracleion.