Exploring the Depths: Franck Goddio Shares His Latest Discoveries at Hilti

In January 2026, renowned underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio visited the Hilti Headquarters in Schaan, Liechtenstein, to share the latest breakthroughs from his work with the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM). His presentation - now available in the video below - offers a captivating look at a year of remarkable discoveries off Egypt’s coast. From newly uncovered insights into ancient civilizations to a significant shipwreck discovery in Alexandria’s eastern harbor, Goddio and his team continue to shed light on historical chapters long hidden beneath the sea.

For a deeper dive into the highlights of his 2025 expedition, explore the full story on our website at 2025: A year full of highlights for Franck Goddio and his team.

A long-lasting partnership

Since 1996, the Hilti Foundation has been supporting the underwater archaeological research of French archaeologist Franck Goddio and his team of the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the region of Alexandria. This partnership has not only led to the rediscovery of two cities, Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus, which had disappeared from the historical record for many hundreds of years but also to revolutionary scientific findings that have added significant new aspects to the history of the late Pharaonic period.

© Franck Goddio / Hilti Foundation