WORLD | Egypt unveiled the discovery of a long corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Giza

Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt. PHOTO: AP / March 4, 2023
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Egypt unveiled the discovery of a long corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Giza on Thursday, the first to be found on the structure’s north side.

The corridor, which measures nine metres by two metres, is perched above the famous structure’s main entrance and was detected using a scan, authorities said. The function of the chamber is currently unknown, although such corridors often lead to further archaeological discoveries.

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass and the country’s Minister for Tourism Ahmed Eissa, announced the discovery at the pyramid’s base.

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The chamber was discovered by the Scan Pyramids project, an international programme that uses scans to look at unexplored sections of the ancient structure.

The pyramid, about 11 miles from Cairo’s centre is also known as Khufu’s Pyramid for its builder, a 4th Dynasty pharaoh who reigned from 2509 to 2483 BC.

The ancient structure is the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. It has captivated visitors since it was built as a royal burial chamber some 4,500 years ago. Experts are divided over how it and other pyramids were constructed, so even relatively minor discoveries generate great interest.

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ART & CULTURE | Egypt unveils hidden corridor in Giza pyramid

This frame grab taken from AFPTV shows people watching a video about a hidden passage inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) at the Giza Pyramids necropolis on the southwestern outskirts of Cairo on March 2, 2023. (AFP/Mohamed Abouelenen/AFPTV)

 

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