Tunnel unearthed beneath temple of Taposiris Magna

A 1.3 km tunnel has been discovered 13 metres beneath the Ptolemaic temple of Taposiris Magna, west of Alexandria.

above The 1.3 km long tunnel discovered under the Ptolemaic temple of Taposiris Magna.
The 1.3 km long tunnel discovered under the Ptolemaic temple of Taposiris Magna. IMAGE: copyright of the Ministry for Tourism and Antiquities

The massive 2 metre high structure appears to be similar to the Eupalinian Aqueduct on the island of Samos, and is thought to have been used to transport water to the city.

The tunnel was discovered during excavations of the now submerged foundations of the temple.