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New Egyptian 'Pit' Discovery

In northern Sudan a pit filled with monuments and statues of the ‘black pharaoh’ kings of Nubia has been discovered by archaeologists from the University of Geneva.

The Nubian empire which covered the Nile Valley 2,500 years ago and was called the Kingdom of Kush, was vast in wealth and power. The pit, which is located on the banks of the Nile between sites of ruined ancient temples, had not been opened in more than 2,000 years. It was created by conquering Egyptians intent on destroying any remnants of the legacy of the black pharaohs, which is visible in the force of the destruction carried out on many of the statues.

Despite this the treasures still intact are breathtaking. Expertly carved from granite and polished to a now dull sheen they show the world the faces of the Nubian kings and are described by Charles Bonnet, head of the joint Swiss French expedition as sculptural masterpieces, and a highly important discovery in the historical, archaeological and art worlds.