Underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio visited the Hilti Headquarters to share the newest findings from his team’s explorations off Egypt’s coast. His update highlighted a year of remarkable discoveries - including the uncovering of a well‑preserved ancient pleasure barge in Alexandria - offering fascinating insights into life and ritual in early Roman Egypt.

2025 brought major breakthroughs for Franck Goddio and the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), including a remarkable discovery in Alexandria’s eastern harbor. The team uncovered a well‑preserved ancient pleasure barge, offering rare insights into ritual, luxury, and daily life in early Roman Egypt.

In 2023, Franck Goddio and his team have succeeded in discovering amazing new artifacts at Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt. Some of the beautiful and ancient objects found below the sea are now part of the world’s largest archaeological collection in the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. Furthermore, we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cooperation with the University of Oxford.