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Ancient Inscriptions Relating To Egyptian Pharaohs Found On Rocks Beneath Lake Nasser

July 26, 2024 by Deborah Bloomfield

A joint Egyptian-French archaeological mission has uncovered stone inscriptions and other artifacts while conducting photographic survey work in Lake Nasser, Egypt.

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The discoveries were found on submerged rock formations around the islands of Philae and Konosso, both of which are situated near the Nile’s First Cataract. These are basically shallow lengths of the River Nile that are characterized by rocky areas of boulders and islets that protrude from the narrow channels. There are six Cataracts in total, distributed between Aswan and Khartoum, in Sudan.

Before the Aswan Dam was constructed, the Cataracts were a significant hurdle for boats sailing on the Nile, as their shallower waters were essentially white-water rapids.

When the Aswan High Dam was built during the 1960s, the area around the islands of Philae and Konosso became flooded, leaving it under what is now Lake Nasser. The lake now covers a 5,250-square-kilometer (2,093-square-mile) area, which, at the time of its construction, threatened a region known for its rich cultural heritage. In particular, the area contained a number of important temples, including the famous Abu Simbel, as well as the Philae temple complex.

This led to the creation of the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia program, led by UNESCO.

A photo of the Temple of Philae taken from on the Nile. The foreground shows the water's surface, then a rocky embankment followed by a line of grasses and trees. Behind this sits the temple in bight sandstone. To the left is a raised set of arches, and then in the centre of the image is a more compact complex.

The Temple of Philae used to be situated on the Isle of Philae, but was moved when the Aswan High Dam was created. The newly discovered carvings have been found on stones near to this original site.

Image credit: PRILL/Shutterstock.com

During recent survey work, archaeologists with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in collaboration with Paul Valéry University Montpellier found the stone carvings, along with paintings and miniatures that depict Amenhotep III (who reigned around 1390-1353 BCE), Thutmose IV (reigned around 1401-1391 BCE), Psamtik III (reigned around 526-525 BCE), and Apries (reigned around 589-570 BCE).

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At the moment, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has not specified what the inscriptions say or how the carvings appear. They have released a statement that suggests more information will be released in the future as part of a formal scientific publication on the subject.

According to the Ministry, the researchers have used “modern techniques” including diving, archaeological surveying, underwater photography and video, and photogrammetry, as well as classical drawings, to record and document the discoveries. The researchers are now working to create three-dimensional models of the inscriptions. The team also believe that more inscriptions and other historical information related to the reigns of the pharaohs depicted at the site will likely emerge as their work progresses.

Deborah Bloomfield
Deborah Bloomfield

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