Underwater Archaeology: Excavating the Nile with Dr Hawass

( http://heritage-key.com/blogs/veigapaula/archaeovideo-digging-nile-underwater... )Dr Zahi Hawass examines some of the finds being excavated from the bottom of the River Nile near Aswan, explaining that the river was used as a trade route, with boats carrying various materials and goods along the Nile. Sometimes, boats would sink and with them the goods they carried, which is what is being excavated. Dr Hawass explains that archaeological discoveries are not only found in the desert sands, but also in the waters of the river.

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[drinkythecrow]

What a refreshing break from sand! Nice to see another side of Egypt.

[biso707]

i am sure there is more archaeological sites under water in egypt in different places,i like egyptian archaeology

[14GloryofRome14]

It would be awesome to excavate underwater, but what about the crocodiles?

[acerb45666555]

water digs!! they do this in Scotland too. searching the old submerged Crannog houses built on water for defense.

[tproduction1]

i dont understand what you are saying. why is it not acheology? they are recovering relics that otherwise wold be left to decay

[cvgashenoud]

The best part of Egypt is the Coptic Christian History part

[glynnt54]

Nice stuff.............. but archaeologically speaking, can you place those artifacts in context? If not, you have nothing! Unless you're just a pot-hunter looking for pretty baubles. Jumping into the Nile and pulling up a piece of granite or pottery is not archaeology!

[hereticking1]

I bet there's a whole trove of treasure lurking in there - I can't believe it hasn't been thoroughly excavated before.