It Would Have Been Impossible To Explore This 2,300-Year-Old Tomb Of A Black Pharaoh Without Divers

Published on 04/28/2021
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They Could Not Count On Scuba Tanks

That was bad enough, but the divers could not use scuba tanks for oxygen supply. The entrance was so small that it was too hard to have those devices on them. The explorers had no choice but to use a line that ushered in some air from above as they dove into the tomb at the beginning of 2019.

They Could Not Count On Scuba Tanks

They Could Not Count On Scuba Tanks

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Getting A Peek Of The Sarcophagus

Once they finally got inside of it, the divers managed to get a glimpse of the sarcophagus. This is the huge stone container that stored the remains of Nastase. Once more, the members of the team had to be patient. It would take another year before they could see what was inside of it. They also had to wait to investigate the pit dug by Reisner’s team a long time ago.

Getting A Peek Of The Sarcophagus

Getting A Peek Of The Sarcophagus

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