Prehistoric hieroglyphic graffiti and petroglyphs carved into desert bedrock. Hieroglyphic graffiti carved directly into bedrock including the name 'Mery Ra' meaning 'beloved of Amun' Petroglyphs found beyond the Egyptian writing, including images of boats and cows Water erosion evidence on the carvings indicates they predate the last presence of water in the area
Hieroglyphic graffiti carved into desert bedrock near El Kab includes the name 'Mery Ra' meaning 'beloved of Ra.' Beyond it lie petroglyphs of boats and cows. Water erosion on the carvings suggests they predate the area's last water presence, and tool marks hint at former structures long gone.
Key Facts
- Hieroglyphic graffiti carved directly into bedrock including the name 'Mery Ra' meaning 'beloved of Amun'
- Petroglyphs found beyond the Egyptian writing, including images of boats and cows
- Water erosion evidence on the carvings indicates they predate the last presence of water in the area
- Tool marks indicate former structures once existed at the site
- Graffiti carved at significant heights, requiring considerable effort to produce
Related site: El Kab — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Inside Egypt’s Forbidden Bone Caves: Mummies, Desert Graffiti & Lost Megaliths by Earth Explorer