JOURNAL ARTICLE

Scientists Just Revealed a Secret Corridor in the Great Pyramid of Giza--and It Could Lead to More.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Shah, Simmone 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the recent confirmation of a hidden corridor in the Great Pyramid of Giza, which Egyptian officials believe could lead to further archaeological discoveries. This corridor, located above the main entrance and measuring nearly 30 feet in length, was first detected in 2016 using a non-invasive imaging technique called muography. The announcement was made by Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass and Minister for Tourism Ahmed Eissa, highlighting the ongoing efforts of the ScanPyramids Project to explore unexplored sections of the pyramid. The discovery may provide insights into the construction methods of the pyramids, which remain a topic of debate among scholars. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/03, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163622980
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