A hidden corridor, measuring 30 feet in length, was discovered under the Scan Pyramids project near the entrance of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It can lead to next findings, Egyptian antiquities officials report.
Scientists under the Scan Pyramids project have been using non-invasive technology, such as infrared thermography, 3D simulations, and cosmic-ray imaging since 2015 to investigate the inside of the pyramid.
Contributing to Knowledge
According to an article published in the journal Nature, this discovery could potentially provide insight into the construction of the pyramid, as well as the purpose of a limestone structure located in front of the corridor. The Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World , was built approximately 4,500 years ago as a monumental tomb during the reign of the Pharaoh Khufu, or Cheops. It stands at a height of 139 meters, with much of its white limestone casing removed.
Redistributing Weight
The unfinished corridor is thought to have been created to redistribute the weight of the pyramid around either the main entrance, used by tourists and located about seven meters away, or around another undiscovered chamber or space. Mostafa Waziri, the head of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated that they will continue their scanning to see what else they can find beneath the corridor or at the end of it.
Overall, the discovery of the hidden corridor has the potential to uncover more information about the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the most famous and enduring symbols of ancient Egypt. The use of non-invasive technologies has been a valuable tool in unlocking the secrets of the pyramid, without damaging it. As the scanning continues, it is hoped that more exciting discoveries will be made, which could shed further light on this fascinating ancient wonder.
