'Beneath the Nile': ancient Egyptian secrets resurface after 50 years under water

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Submerged Secrets

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Pharaoh Carvings

[{"selector":"#anim-32e78c47-2103-4ca3-9edc-d8ebf0958272 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Detailed carvings of pharaohs like Amenhotep III , Thutmose IV, Psamtik II, and Apries reveal fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian leadership and artistry. Representative pic

Tech Triumph

[{"selector":"#anim-dde501ac-f872-4fa7-b866-c0e533e50e48 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(27.538625703494464%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Advanced tools like underwater photography, scanning, and 3D modeling enabled archaeologists to uncover and preserve these remarkable artifacts. Representative pic

Team Effort

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Granite Legacy

[{"selector":"#anim-8041838d-7a85-4080-b216-c271ec312f53 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.813575077680813%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Aswan ’s historical importance as a source of granite for temples and pyramids, as well as its strategic location, highlights the region’s enduring significance. Representative pic

Dam Consequences

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Well-Preserved

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Future Models

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Enduring Mysteries

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