This document outlines a proposal for a mission to locate the tombs of Pharaoh Akhu En Aten and his Queen Nerfert Iti employing a novel technique of sonic imaging. In addition to investigating such a technological advance, this approach is a convenient and cost effective precursor to any excavation campaign. The duration of the project, from the date of ordering equipment to the final computer processed results, would be two years. The project requires such a timespan because the support equipment proposed is novel, custom made and configured to the task. Should the imaging data prove positive, a small shaft would be excavated to ascertain the nature of the tomb entrance.
Theoretical evidence is presented which indicates a likely location for the tombs.
The limited empirical data available also seems to support these theoretical conclusions. An outline shows the importance of this work to theology and history, as well as its incalculable significance to egyptology. A budget plan for a 2 year project shows that eventually, the project may become profitable, generating more returns than the initial outlay. Mail to Thomas M. Simms. Go back to Reda's home page.