Quarry, Meroe Necropolis

Located adjacent to the Meroe necropolis, this otherwise unnamed quarry was the source for much of the sandstone used to construct the pyramids. The builders excavated into the cliff side so that the stone removed was less likely to fail due to cracking.
The pictures show the entrance to the underground quarry and some of the chambers where stone was removed. They also knew how to leave pillars of natural stone to support the roof. In some cases, you can still see tool marks more the 2,000 years old.Read more