Divers uncover ancient shipwreck strip in LibyaAdvertisementArchaeological divers from Poland’s University of Warsaw have uncovered a strip of ancient shipwreck remains that accumulated over centuries near what was once the thriving port of Ptolemais in Libya. “This is also a good starting point for long-term underwater research at Ptolemais,” added Jaworski. Libya anniversary2026 marks 25 years of Polish archaeological work in Libya, though most of Ptolemais remains unexplored. The team resumed excavations in the country in 2023 after a 13-year pause resulting from the Libyan civil war, conducting both land and now underwater research at the ancient port. “As a result, part of the ancient port infrastructure is now under water.

Source: Libya Today March 30, 2026 09:04 UTC