Scientists have discovered a hidden corridor 9 meters long and 2 meters wide in the pyramid of Cheops in Giza, near the Egyptian capital Cairo. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced this on Thursday.
Ahmed Issa, Egypt’s tourism minister, told journalists present at the historic site in Giza that a corridor with a triangular ceiling had been discovered on the north side of the pyramid of Cheops, also known as the pyramid of Khufu. The discovery was made as part of the ScanPyramids project, an international scientific mission that studies the insides of pyramids. For this project, Egyptian experts are collaborating with French, German, Canadian and Japanese universities.
Mysterious methods
Since 2015, the experts have been exploring the inside of the pyramid using non-invasive technologies. In this way, the researchers can look through the monuments, discover any cavities or unknown structures and learn about the mysterious construction methods of the ancient Egyptians. In 2017, ScanPyramids discovered an airplane-sized cavity in the heart of the Cheops pyramid.
I think he protects the real burial chamber of King Cheops
Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass, who heads the scientific committee overseeing the project, said on Thursday it was quite possible that the corridor was protecting something. “I think he protects the real burial chamber of King Cheops,” said Hawass.
The Pyramid of Cheops is the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing. It is the largest of the three pyramids at Giza. The 4500-year-old monument is 139 meters high and 230 meters wide.
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