Exploring the Tesseroncateras: Ancient Naval Innovations

This chapter investigates the historical importance of the Tesseroncateras, a massive warship that embodies Ptolemy IV's military and display ambitions. Experts analyze its dual potential as both a showpiece and a military experiment, exploring the evolution of naval tactics and ship design during the Hellenistic period. The discussion also touches on the decline of traditional galleys, the shift to new maritime strategies, and the exciting possibilities of future archaeological discoveries.