Nevertheless, in 2000, the archaeological team led by Franck Goddio reported rediscovery of Menouthis underwater a little northeast of Alexandria.
At the time of St. Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria (412-444), there existed at Menuthis (Menouthes or Menouthis) near Canopus and present-day Abu Qir, a pagan temple reputed for its oracles and cures which attracted even some simple Christians of the vicinity.