Chapter 788 The Mystery of the Map
It took less than a day to accomplish this. Without a doubt, it is the result of the research of many archaeological experts!
"Ivy, there's no need to look so surprised..." Professor Fred looked at his adopted daughter's dumbfounded expression, raised his eyebrows and smiled, "If I'm guessing correctly, you've already seen these maps and even hand-drew one yourself, right?"
"Dad, I can't hide anything from you!"
Nie Yao stuck out her tongue and gave a wry laugh, then nodded and answered honestly, "I did piece together all the patterns on those papyrus drawings, and when I realized I could form a complete topographic map, I quickly hand-drew one. That way, even if the artifacts are returned to the authorities, at least I can still study them myself based on my hand-drawn drawings!"
What she was actually worried about was that they would not agree to her setting up an archaeological team, but since she had promised Li Jinxing, she could not sit idly by and watch the subsequent research on this cultural relic!
At this time, Li Jinxing also added with a smile: "Yaoyao's sketching and hand-drawing skills are mature, and she even has the ability to remember everything she sees..."
Nie Yao felt a little embarrassed when he praised her so much. She touched the tip of her nose and said, "I'm not as good as you say. I just like to practice writing..."
"Those sketches of mine weren't drawn just after you saw them once," Li Jinxing asked with a raised eyebrow and a smile.
A blush of embarrassment flashed across Nie Yao's face. She glared at him in feigned anger and muttered softly, "I'm talking about serious matters. What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I'm just proving to Professor Fred that you have such ability!" Li Jinxing replied with a smile.
Fortunately, Professor Fred didn't tease them. He nodded and smiled, "Mr. Li is right. Ivy does have a photographic memory. I've noticed since I took her out on archaeological excavations since she was a child. Her memory is amazing. It's even helped me a lot many times!"
Professor Fred smiled and sighed, then said to Nie Yao, "Ivy, since you've already drawn such a hand-drawn map, have you also figured out something from it?"
Nie Yao nodded and said hesitantly, "When I was researching earlier, I found this map. I could vaguely see the shape and location of the Queen's Temple and the Valley of the Kings. However, from the outside, it doesn't seem to be related to the photos of the temple and the Valley of the Kings. So I roughly estimated that this map is most likely a topographic map connecting the temple and the Valley of the Kings!"
Professor Fred nodded slightly, pointed at a spot on the map, and said in a deep voice, "What does this place look like?"
Nie Yao leaned in closer to take a look and slowly said, "It looks like a valley..."
"No, take a closer look!" Professor Fred shook his head and said patiently.
Nie Yao wanted to get closer, but was pulled away by Professor Fred.
"No need to get so close, take a closer look from a distance!"
Professor Fred pulled Nie Yao a few steps away from the map, then picked up his stick and pointed at the spot where his finger had just pointed. He said to Nie Yao, "You don't have to focus on the spot I pointed at. Consider the surrounding area and take a look at the whole picture..."
Nie Yao just watched quietly, and Li Jinxing simply accompanied her to watch. His eyes became a little sore, and he couldn't see any mystery.
After a long while, Nie Yao suddenly realized and said, "It seems to be the shape of the Eye of Horus..."
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