Excavation History: De Morgan's 1892 Tunnels and Arnold's 1980s Completion. Jacquès de Morgan first excavated the site in 1892 De Morgan dug over 200 meters of tunnels over 100 days He found stone slabs that were the ceiling of the substructure
The Black Pyramid's excavation story spans nearly a century. Jacques de Morgan first worked the site in 1892, uncovering the entrance to the pyramid and excavating the royal burial vault. Nearly a century later, the German Archaeological Institute of Cairo completed the full excavation in 1983, finally giving us a complete picture of this Middle Kingdom structure. 🏺📜
Key Facts
- Jacquès de Morgan first excavated the site in 1892
- De Morgan dug over 200 meters of tunnels over 100 days
- He found stone slabs that were the ceiling of the substructure
- Dieter Arnold and the German Archaeological Institute completed full excavation in 1983
- Almost a century passed between initial and complete excavation
Source: Going Beneath the Mysterious Black Pyramid Of Dashur - Rarely Seen Ancient Egyptian Pyramid! by UnchartedX