Unearthing Ancient Nubia

Specially trained Egyptian photographers were an integral part of the pioneering Harvard-Museum of Fine Arts expedition during the first half of the 20th century. Their photographs documented the excavations with thousands of images, as the riches of a great ancient civilization in northern Sudan were uncovered. The best of these photographs, beautifully reproduced here, bring to life the dramatic landscapes of the Nile Valley, the excitement of archaeological discovery, and the artistry of the photographers who recorded it all.