Egyptian Dreams

Lutz · Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject:

Advertising for a book seemingly delivers new results to the scans over KV 62 by the Italien mission:

" Sulle tracce di Nefertiti " ((National Geographic Italy - Alessandra Clementi, 07.07.2017)

If I understand the whole correctly (using Google-Translator), the external measurements gave a possible hollow space of 4 - 6 meters deep from and behind the north wall? They talk also of a previously unopened tomb in the Westvalley (not for the first time, foundation deposits have been found a few years ago).

Someone with knowledge of the Italian language here?

Greetings, Lutz.
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Ikon · Scribe Joined: 09 Jul 2012 Posts: 238

It seems to me, not using google, that it is an anomaly 4m beyond the North wall, but is very unclear if this "something" extends for 6m, is 6m wide or 6m below the surface.

I think even with the article simply being an advert for Hawass's new book, then because he seems to have changed his mind about Reeve's idea, and to now have some official capacity with the exploration, must be good news for those of us who want Reeves to be right. I wonder if, after Hawass's strong earlier statements against Reeves, that he would do a volte-face if he did not have some information, not known to the public, that there is in fact some type of extension to KV62.

However, a strong element of caution is needed with this article due to the comments written by Tom Hardwick underneath it. He is quoted in the article as saying that he believes the cartouche of Ay in the tomb had been altered from presumably that of Smenkhare, and thus supporting the idea that there is a tomb beyond a tomb. His comment clearly states he has been taken out of context, and simply said that he thinks the alteration is the result of an initial spelling mistake and corrected while the paint was still wet. That the article has twisted Hardwick's words is not a good sign. A pity, but hopefully this was nothing more than a silly error and that there is still hope for good news in, November?

Ikon · Scribe Joined: 09 Jul 2012 Posts: 238

"Nefertiti, if you're there, we're coming". This is Hawass quoted in an extract from the book published on Italian Amazon.

Lutz · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks Icon.

Yes, Hawass was never so squeamish when it came to self-marketing and the own cash. Free according to the motto: "What care me my stupid talk of yesterday!" (Nefertiti was buried in Amarna / Georadar has never brought anything / etc).

Maybe everything suggests that also in Egyptology history repeats: He wants Nicolas Reeves for the second time out of the way in the Valley of the Kings, as soon as a possible discovery appears in view... What a shameless opportunistic liar.

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Lutz · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:13 pm Post subject:

In this connection maybe also of interest :

" Egyptian Dreams Forum Index -> Miscellaneous -> New Archaeological Discoveries To Be Revealed Soon "

Greetings, Lutz.
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Ikon · Scribe Joined: 09 Jul 2012 Posts: 238

Yes, a real shame that Reeves is very probably going to be sidelined if he is proved correct about KV62. I do not doubt that when eventually an image from a fiber optic cable is seen on a monitor, it will be Hawass proclaiming, "Wonderful things", and Hawass presenting endless documentaries and Hawass publishing book after book.

However, IF Nefertiti is in KV62, I can imagine her mummy shuddering in terror at the thought of Hawass coming....

karnsculpture · Scribe Joined: 27 May 2010 Posts: 275

Still, there’s always the risk of a “curse” although Hawass seems mysteriously immune.

Lutz · Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:05 pm Post subject:

Robson · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:15 am Post subject:

Also according to Quilici, abnormalities on the rock close to KV23 (Ay's royal tomb) may indicate the presence of another tomb, for him possibly Ankhesenamun's.

Robson · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:15 am Post subject:

Also according to Quilici, abnormalities on the rock close to KV23 (Ay's royal tomb) may indicate the presence of another tomb, for him possibly Ankhesenamun's.

Robson · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:15 am Post subject:

Also according to Quilici, abnormalities on the rock close to KV23 (Ay's royal tomb) may indicate the presence of another tomb, for him possibly Ankhesenamun's.

Robson · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 5:15 am Post subject:

Also according to Quilici, abnormalities on the rock close to KV23 (Ay's royal tomb) may indicate the presence of another tomb, for him possibly Ankhesenamun's.

Lutz · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:04 am Post subject:

" Mysterious Buried Artifacts Discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings " (Live Science - Owen Jarus, 01.05.2014)

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Lutz · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:45 pm Post subject:

" Neue Radar-Scans im Tal der Könige - Hohlräume neben Tutanchamuns Grab bestätigt " (Der Tagesspiegel - Rolf Brockschmidt, 27.11.2017)

Ikon · Scribe Joined: 09 Jul 2012 Posts: 238

And the new scans under Porcelli are now underway. I hope after the scans are completed, presumably next Tuesday, that some indication of the results is given.
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/289210/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Radar-scan-underway-to-search-for-hidden-chambers-.aspx