• 26/07/2024 20:07

Why they still haven’t been able to find Cleopatra’s tomb: archaeologists explain

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 T4 reported this information, reports URA-Inform.  

It is known that after the defeat in the battle and the death of Mark Antony, Cleopatra committed suicide in 30 BC. BC, which marked the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the independence of Egypt.

Archaeologists have still not been able to find Cleopatra's tomb for several reasons:

Historical uncertainty

Historical records regarding the location of Cleopatra's tomb are ambiguous. Ancient sources mention that she was buried with her lover, Mark Antony, but the specific details of their burial remain unknown.

Changes in the landscape

Over two thousand years, the landscape of Egypt has changed significantly. Erosion, landslides, rising sea levels and other natural processes may have significantly altered the site where the tomb may once have been.

Political and social obstacles

Archaeological excavations are often complicated by political, financial and social factors. Excavation permits, research funding, and cultural heritage protection can be significant barriers.

Limitations of Current Technology

Despite great advances in geophysical and archaeological technology , pinpointing the exact location of ancient tombs can still be a challenge.

Despite all the obstacles, archaeologists are making efforts to find the tomb of the last ruler of ancient Egypt.

As previously reported, in Alien mummies discovered in Egypt: what they look like (photo).

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