The last archaeological mission to document Lower Nubia before the Aswan High Dam
In short: Professor Harry Smith recounts the 1961 Egypt Exploration Society survey of Lower Nubia. This mission served as a final effort to record archaeological sites before they were permanently submerged by the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam.
In March 2009, Professor Harry Smith discussed his leadership of the 1961 archaeological survey in an interview for the Egypt Exploration Society's Oral History Project. This initiative was a critical component of the broader UNESCO rescue campaign, designed to preserve knowledge of the region's history.
The survey represented the final chance for researchers to gather data from sites in Egyptian Lower Nubia. The area was slated for flooding due to the construction of the High Dam at Aswan, making the documentation work essential for historical preservation.
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Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: The Final Survey of Lower Nubia Part 2
- Also: www.ees.ac.uk — Buhen: A site submerged
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