Last Days at Gebelein, 2025 Season

It’s hot—sometimes 38°C, with no wind—and the soil is everywhere in the air. You can see sweat drops on the ground, and our noses are filled with dust, but our hearts are full of excitement! From time to time, we take a break for tea. We can’t express enough gratitude for the hard work and dedication of our workers. Together, we can do anything!

The attached images are of the archaeological fieldwork through the lens of a skilled photographer, Olek Leydo Sweat, exhaustion, and excitement are all captured in Olek's photographs, which document our every move (images courtesy of the GAP).

We are deeply grateful to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for granting us the privilege to carry out this research and for their kind support. Our sincere thanks also go to the inspectorates of Luxor and Esna and their managers, whose assistance ensured that procedures ran smoothly and allowed us to begin without delay. Last but not least, the inspectors and guards of Gebelein who care for the relics of the past in the area.

The fieldwork is generously sponsored by the Narodowe Centrum Nauki - National Research Centre (Poland), The Sphinx Foundation for Archaeological Research, Thames Valley Ancient Egypt Society, Essex Egyptology Group uk, and Leydo Film. Thank you all for your invaluable support!

The Gebelein Archaeological Project is a mission of the Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures.

Follow the link below to learn more about the Gebelein Archaeological Project (reposted from https://www.facebook.com/gebelein with the permission of Dr. Ejsmond).