The discovery wasannouncedon Facebook by Egypts Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
However, they have remained preserved under the surface of the Nile.
Thutmose IV was an 18th dynasty king whoruled in the early 14th century BCE.
Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Amenhotep IIIruled shortly afterward, from 1390 BCE until 1353 BCE.
The pharaonic depictions also include mentions of the pharaoh Psamtik II and Apries.
The ultimate goal is to scientifically publish the inscriptions.
More of the underwater carvings. © Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Until then, you might revel in the images.
The only thing cooler than archaeological discovery is underwater archaeological discovery, I always say.
(I said that once.)
© Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
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