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The city of Meroë laid undiscovered for two millennia before British archaeologist John Garstang excavated it in the early 20th century. Garstang took the radical decision to document his discoveries with photography – and immortalised an ancient world. “Meroë: Africa’s Forgotten Empire” is being shown until 14 September at Garstang Museum of Archaeology, Liverpool. Here: A shelter built to protect sculptures at the royal baths. John Garstang can be seen standing on a ladder at the entrance with a workman, 1912. (Photo by Garstang Museum of Archaeology)
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