In exciting news, archaeologists have discovered ancient Egyptian artworks hidden beneath the Nile River waters. This collection was found in an area between the “Low” and “High” Aswan dams, south of the city of Aswan, by a joint Egyptian-French archaeological team.
The artifacts were uncovered in an area that was flooded by the construction of the dams in 1970. Aswan, situated on the east bank of the Nile, holds historical significance as a strategic location marking Egypt’s southern border in ancient times.
The recent investigation employed various methods to document archaeological remains, including exploratory dives, photography, and underwater videography around two islands in the Aswan Reservoir. Among the discoveries were underwater rock carvings and inscriptions depicting pharaohs from different eras, such as Amenhotep III, Thutmose IV, Psamtik II, and Apries.
The team is working on creating three-dimensional models of these findings for a forthcoming scientific publication. Interestingly, another research team recently published a study suggesting a lost branch of the Nile could explain the placement of ancient pyramids. This branch, known as the Ahramat Branch, once ran along the eastern edge of the Western Desert Plateau, west of the modern Nile’s course.
The Ahramat Branch, now buried under farmland and desert, passed by a chain of 31 pyramids, including those at Giza. This collection of pyramids represents the largest concentration in Egypt and sheds light on the historical significance of the region.