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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Why No One Had Tried Again

This was the reason no one had successfully tried it until 2018. This was when an archaeologist with the necessary skills finally paid attention to the site. Creasman is equipped with underwater archaeology experience that Reisner did not. On top of that, he was also knowledgeable in Egyptian studies. Just so you know, he also happens to be involved in dendrochronology, which is the study of tree rings.

Why No One Had Tried Again

Why No One Had Tried Again

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The Perfect Person For The Job

His home base was the University of Arizona. From there, his interest in Sudan and ancient Egypt let him work on a research program in the African countries. The Egyptian Expedition of the college has been in operation since the late ‘90s. It has mostly focused on Thebes and the Valley of the Kings. His work in the field has received recognition from bodies like the Royal Geographical Society!

The Perfect Person For The Job

The Perfect Person For The Job

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