GemstoneMap

Nile Valley Carnelian Sources

Historic mine Notable deposit Responsible sourcing

📍 Aswan, Egypt  ·  24.0900°, 32.9000°

Pharaonic Egypt sourced orange-red carnelian from Nubian desert wadis — tomb seals and heart scarabs traveled to Tutankhamun's burial from these workings.

Gemstones found here

Share: