2,000-Year-Old Nabataean Temple Discovered Underwater Near Italy

Archaeologists uncover a submerged temple off Pozzuoli's coast, revealing ancient trade and cultural connections.

The temple, found near Pozzuoli, is the first known Nabataean temple outside the Middle East, dating back over 2,000 years.
Researchers discovered two large rooms with Roman-style walls and two marble altars, featuring inscriptions dedicated to the deity Dushara.
The site was likely used by Nabataean traders who integrated into the local Roman community, as evidenced by Latin inscriptions and local building materials.
The temple's location was previously unknown despite artifacts suggesting its existence since the 18th century.
The temple was purposefully buried in the second century A.D. after the Nabataean trade network was absorbed by the Roman Empire.