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This podcast series presents the fascinating discoveries and results from ongoing archaeological research underwater in the sunken ancient cities off the coast of Egypt.
The OCMA was established in 2003 as a collaborative venture by the School of Archaeology at the University of Oxford, the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) under the direction of Franck Goddio, and the Hilti Foundation, in order to create a centre of expertise for Maritime Archaeology at the University.
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| 4 | J3: A Roman ship's boat from the Portus Magnus of Alexandria | A small Roman boat was discovered in the port of Alexandria. Why was it transporting a large iron anchor at the moment it sank? Professor Damian Robinson presents this fascinating and rare find. | Damian Robinson, Alexander Belov, Nesreen Elgaly, David Honore | 10 Mar 2025 | |
| 3 | Underwater photography and maritime archaeology | Fascinating images that offer a glimpse into ancient Egypt: Photographer Christoph Gerigk talks about his work in the sunken ancient cities off the coast of Egypt and the challenges and developments in underwater photography. | Christoph Gerigk, Damian Robinson | 16 Dec 2024 | |
| 2 | The Portus Magnus of Alexandria: 25 years of underwater archaeological research | The ancient Portus Magnus of Alexandria with its sunken royal quarter was once home to historical figures Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony. Franck Goddio discusses his many years of exploration at the site and some key discoveries. | Franck Goddio, Damian Robinson | 22 Oct 2024 | |
| 1 | Underwater archaeology: 20 years of collaboration between OCMA and IEASM | Egypt's sunken ancient cities have been the fieldwork project of the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology (IEASM) since 1992. Franck Goddio discusses key finds and the creation of Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology. | Franck Goddio, Damian Robinson | 21 Oct 2024 |