Egyptologists Uncover , Hidden Corridor Within , the Great Pyramid of Giza.
'The Independent' reports that a 30-foot-long
hidden corridor has been discovered near
the main entrance of the Great Pyramid of Giza. .
On March 2, Egyptian officials said
the mysterious tunnel found in the 4,500-year-old
megalith could lead to further findings. .
Located above the main entrance, the tunnel was detected
as part of a scanning project using non-invasive infrared
thermography to 'see' inside the ancient pyramid.
Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council
of Antiquities, said the corridor was likely meant
to redistribute the pyramid's massive weight.
Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council
of Antiquities, said the corridor was likely meant
to redistribute the pyramid's massive weight.
We’re going to continue our scanning
so we will see what we can do ... to figure
out what we can find out beneath it,
or just by the end of this corridor, Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council
of Antiquities, via 'The Independent'.
According to an article published in 'Nature,'
the discovery may yield knowledge
regarding the construction of the pyramid.
The discovery could also shed light on
the purpose of a gabled limestone structure
built just outside of the corridor.
The Pharaoh Khufu, otherwise known as Cheops,
who reigned around 2560 B.C., is credited with
the construction of the Great Pyramid.
The Pharaoh Khufu, otherwise known as Cheops,
who reigned around 2560 B.C., is credited with
the construction of the Great Pyramid.
Towering over Giza, the pyramid stands 479 feet
tall and was the tallest structure built by humans
until construction of the Eiffel Tower in 1889.
The massive monument
is also the last surviving
wonder of the ancient world. .
'The Independent' reports that experts remain divided over the construction of Egypt's pyramids. New discoveries are often
of great interest to both scholars and the public.