15-meter deep water moat fed by 900-meter deep ancient aquifer. The moat surrounding the central island is 15 meters deep (approximately 50 feet) The structure sits on an ancient aquifer 900 meters (2,952 feet) deep Early 20th century excavators attempted to pump out the water but failed
A 15-meter deep moat surrounds the central island, fed by an ancient aquifer lying 900 meters below the surface. Early 20th century excavators tried pumping out the water but failed—it replenishes faster than modern pumps could remove it. Crucially, testing confirms the water is 100% not Nile water, coming entirely from a separate deep confined source.
Key Facts
- The moat surrounding the central island is 15 meters deep (approximately 50 feet)
- The structure sits on an ancient aquifer 900 meters (2,952 feet) deep
- Early 20th century excavators attempted to pump out the water but failed
- The aquifer replenishes water faster than modern pumps can remove it
- The water is 100% not Nile water and comes from a separate ancient source
Related site: Osirion — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Debating the Age of Egypt's Osirion (Raiders of the Past Podcast) by Funny Olde World