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Franck Goddio

French archaeologist · France · On the map · Academics · Born 1947 · age 79

Franck Goddio is a French underwater archaeologist who, in 2000, discovered the city of Thonis-Heracleion 7 km (4.3 mi) off the Egyptian shore in Aboukir Bay. He led the excavation of the submerged site of Canopus and of the ancient harbour of Alexandria, including Antirhodos Island.

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Knight of the Legion of Honour

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He has also excavated ships in the waters of the Philippines, significantly the Spanish galleon San Diego.

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France
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Academics
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Academic
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Born 1947 · age 79

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