CNN Arabic has published two photojournalistic investigations on Egypt’s famed archaeological sites. The second presents the quarries of Jabal al-Silsilah, one of the largest and most important quarries used in ancient Egypt for cutting sandstone, and is called “A miracle to look at: Discover the largest quarries in ancient Egypt”. Henares visited the tombs of the Valley of the Kings and considers them a landmark of human civilization. This report features photos from British photographer Paul Fenton, who has, since 1998, sought to discover Egypt’s hidden sites. He added that the site is important because gives insight into the culture of work in the life of ancient Egyptians.

Source: Egypt Independent March 11, 2021 15:22 UTC