Big news for Egyptian archaeology! A rescue project for the ancient Hawara site has been approved and funded, involving British universities and international partners. Research at the site includes scanning projects spanning decades and work by the Archaeological Rescue Foundation. 🏛️🔬
Key facts:
- Multiple scanning projects over years using various technologies
- Correlating data shows structures underneath the pyramid surface
- UCL and UKRI/AHRC have funded research at Hawara since 2000
- Virtual Hawara project aims to document, preserve and develop the Hawara Pyramid and Labyrinth
- The Archaeological Rescue Foundation has released a master plan for a new Hawara Rescue Project
Key facts claimed:
- Multiple scanning projects over years using various technologies
- Correlating data shows structures underneath the pyramid surface
- Research teams have conducted various scans and investigations at the site
- Various international teams have conducted drilling and sampling around the pyramid