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Article series in Ancient Egypt Magazine

Gebel el-Silsila through the Ages Over the past couple of years, we have been writing shorter archaeological (popular scientific) papers for Ancient Egypt Magazine, discussing the history of the Gebel el-Silsila area, our fieldwork, and some more detailed views on...

In Memoriam Carter

Eight years ago, Ahmed brought to us in our home in Luxor the most adorable little white fluff ball, a pup who was given the mighty name of Carter. He immediately became a beloved family member, but also a most welcome protector and companion while exploring the great...

Updates from the Temple of Sobek

Since the initial survey of the Temple of Sobek at Gebel el-Silsila in 2015, the Mission has discovered a connected temple structure towards the Nile containing sandstone foundations, a mudbrick surrounding, and a unique circular shaft nicknamed the “pit of Sobek”....

Celebrating 15 seasons and 10 years on site!

Next year, the Gebel el-Silsila Project celebrates a decade on site, although the preparations began already in 2011. It has been far too long since we posted any updates here, and we aim to make a change now, starting with some images of reminiscence. Stay tuned,...

Back to site – Season 13 has begun!

Well, we’re in full swing, and two weeks into Season 13 the Gebel el-Silsila team has already made some amazing discoveries! We spent several days focusing on the site of Shatt el-Rigal located adjacent to the northern boundary of Gebel el-Silsila on the west...

Celebrating Tutankhamun: Silsila excavations

Summary With the upcoming 100-year jubilee since Howard Carter’s opening of Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb in Valley of the Kings in 1922, the Silsila Team would like to celebrate the golden boy-king and his family, by exploring for the first time, a workers’ village and...

THANK YOU!

Dear all, Prior to this, our Season 12, we put in process a massive Kickstarter campaign targeting work in the Temple of Sobek on the East Bank of Silsila. We were overwhelmed as we reached our goal and thereby secured the continuation of work at this particular site....

Congratulations Mohamed Mohsen

Today we wish to make a more personal update, not so much from the field, but regarding one of our Egyptian colleagues, as we congratulate inspector Mohamed Mohsen on his wedding day! Mohamed has been with the Silsila team since our Season 2 (10 seasons ago!), and has...

What happened to Sobek? Digging the crocs at Silsila

Dear all, due to increased prices in Egypt, we are now turning to you for your help in making one of our various projects possible: Help us solve the mystery of what happened to the crocodile-god Sobek and his temple! If everyone can contribute with as little as 5 €...

3D Inner sanctuary of the speos

For those of you who enjoy the 3D models, you will be delighted to find yet another two examples uploaded, showing the northern and southern walls of the inner sanctuary of the speos at Gebel el-Silsila.view of the inner sanctuary and the main gods of the speos. Photo...

3D Ramesside Royal Stelae West Bank

More amazing 3D models from Gebel el-Silsila, now showing the three royal stelae on the west bank.Three royal stelae on the west bank.The main model shows an overview of the three stelea, which are situated along the cenotaph road on the west bank of the Nile. They...

New models from the Speos

The Silsila Team is happy to announce yet some more 3D models from within the Speos or Rock-cut temple of the west bank. The two models show the Northern and Southern side of the Eastern wall of the sancturary, divided by the doorway.Dr Martinez in the speos.The...

New 3D models, Shrine 4 Gebel el-Silsila West

The Project is happy to announce that yet another two 3D-models have been uploaded to our Sketchfab page, this time focusing on Cenotaph/Shrine 4 on the West Bank. The first model shows the shrine as it is preserved today, while the second shows a digital...

Silsila 3D images on Sketchfab!

Dear all, the Gebel el Silsila Team is delighted to share with you some exciting new 3D-images viewable on Sketchfab.com. The two published models mark the beginning of a new step in the project, aiming to share with the greater audience and our wonderful,...

12 new tombs discovered!

The Swedish led archaeological mission at Gebel el Silsila in Upper Egypt continues to change the perception of history in the ancient quarried landscape of Silsila. In 2015 the Swedish led Gebel el Silsila project reported on the discovery of a series of tombs...

Searching for Knowledge by Uncovering the Past

The following post was written by one of the project's wonderful supporters; his and his family's encouragement and genuine support inspired us to share his words here. The original 'opinion piece' was published by Samuel Strait on November 19, 2016 at...