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Archaeological Breakthrough: Secret Corridor Found Inside Great Pyramid of Giza

Ivan PetricevicbyIvan Petricevic
March 2, 2023
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An image of the Great Pyramid of Giza with a sand storm in the background. Shutterstock.

An image of the Great Pyramid of Giza with a sand storm in the background. Shutterstock.

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Recently, a team of Egyptian antiquities officials announced an exciting discovery made inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. The discovery was a hidden nine-meter-long corridor behind the pyramid’s main entrance, which could lead to further findings. This discovery was made under the Scan Pyramids project, which has been using modern technology including muon scans, to peer inside the pyramid.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is believed to have been built by Pharaoh Khufu during the Fourth Dynasty, around 2560 BC. It is a testament to the ancient Egyptians’ advanced engineering and architectural skills. The pyramid was constructed using approximately 2.3 million stone blocks, with each block weighing around 2.5 tons. The pyramid stands at an impressive height of 147 meters and was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years.

The Great Pyramid of Giza has always fascinated people, and it continues to be a source of wonder and mystery to this day. Over the years, various expeditions have been conducted to explore the pyramid and uncover its secrets. However, many questions remain unanswered about the pyramid’s construction, purpose, and the people who built it.

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Scan Pyramids

The Scan Pyramids project was launched in 2015, with the aim of using modern technology to study the Great Pyramid of Giza and uncover its mysteries. The project has been using various advanced technologies such as infrared thermography, muon radiography, and 3D modeling to create a complete picture of the pyramid’s interior structure.

The recent discovery of the hidden corridor behind the main entrance of the pyramid is a significant breakthrough for the Scan Pyramids project. The corridor is approximately nine meters long, and it is still unclear where it leads. However, the discovery has raised the possibility that there may be more hidden passages and chambers inside the pyramid waiting to be discovered.

The discovery of the corridor has generated a lot of excitement among archaeologists and Egyptologists worldwide. It is hoped that this discovery will lead to further discoveries that will shed light on the pyramid’s construction and purpose. The Great Pyramid of Giza continues to be a fascinating and enigmatic monument, and with the help of modern technology, we may yet uncover some of its secrets.

Awe-inspiring monument

This magnificent ancient structure is one of the most awe-inspiring and mysterious monuments in the world. The recent discovery of a hidden corridor inside the pyramid is a significant development in the ongoing effort to unravel its mysteries. The Scan Pyramids project has been instrumental in using modern technology to study the pyramid and uncover its secrets, and this recent discovery is a testament to its success. As more discoveries are made, we may yet gain a deeper understanding of the ancient Egyptians’ engineering prowess and the pyramid’s purpose.

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Ivan Petricevic

Ivan Petricevic

I've been writing passionately about ancient civilizations, history, alien life, and various other subjects for more than eight years. You may have seen me appear on Discovery Channel's What On Earth series, History Channel's Ancient Aliens, and Gaia's Ancient Civilizations among others.

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