| Nabil Swelim | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930 (1930) |
| Died | September 23, 2015(2015-09-23) (aged 84–85) |
| Occupation | Egyptologist |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Eötvös Loránd University (PhD) Egyptian Naval College |
| Website | nabilswelim |
Nabil M. A. Swelim (Egyptian Arabic: نبيل ﺳﻮﻳﻠﻢ; 1930 – September 23, 2015) was an Egyptian Egyptologist who specialized in the study of pyramids.
Nabil Swelim first embarked on a career as an officer in the Egyptian Navy. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Egyptian Naval College.
He discovered the moat surrounding the Pyramid of Djoser and the Pyramid of Sinki.
He was part of a team of archaeologists who visited Bosnia to investigate the Bosnian pyramid claims.
He is the father of the art historian Tarek Swelim.
References
- Verner, Miroslav (4 January 2021). The Pyramids (New and Revised): The Archaeology and History of Egypt's Iconic Monuments. American University in Cairo Press. ISBN 978-1-64903-208-9. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- "What have Egyptian Experts said about Bosnian Pyramids?". Sarajevo Times. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2024.