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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Just Like Those Of The Egyptian Pharaohs

His pyramid at Nuri might resemble its counterparts in Egypt, but there is a clear distinction between them. You see, the Egyptian pharaohs had been buried in the pyramids. On the other hand, the Kushite kings were interred beneath theirs. Excavating the burial chambers of the Kushites is a more difficult task for archaeologists. After all, they had to dig into its bedrock below the structures to access the tombs.

Just Like Those Of The Egyptian Pharaohs

Just Like Those Of The Egyptian Pharaohs

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The First Person To Attempt This

George Reisner became the first man to give this task a shot. He was an American archaeologist whose specialization was Egypt. Thanks to his fine judgment and vast knowledge, he was hailed as the authority on this ancient civilization that once dominated that region of North Africa. Before he took on Nuri, he had dug at Giza once. As you might already know, this is where the Great Pyramid lies.

The First Person To Attempt This

The First Person To Attempt This

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