'Big void' identified in Khufu's Great Pyramid at Giza

Gerald · 11-02-17, 09:53 AM

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The mysteries of the pyramids have deepened with the discovery of what appears to be a giant void within the Khufu, or Cheops, monument in Egypt.
It is not known why the cavity exists or indeed if it holds anything of value because it is not obviously accessible.
Japanese and French scientists made the announcement after two years of study at the famous pyramid complex.
They have been using a technique called muography, which can sense density changes inside large rock structures.
The Great Pyramid, or Khufu's Pyramid, was constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu between 2509 and 2483 BC.
At 140m (460 feet) in height, it is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids located at Giza on the outskirts of Cairo.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41845445

Impressive building.

Tango589 · 11-02-17, 10:31 AM

They've obviously found the pyramid-builders mess room, complete with saucy calender of pharaohs wives on the wall.

Gerald · 11-02-17, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

They've obviously found the pyramid-builders mess room, complete with saucy calender of pharaohs wives on the wall.

naturally

Jeff-Groves · 11-02-17, 05:29 PM

I was inside that structure back in 1981.

Rhodes · 11-02-17, 05:33 PM

It's the Horus Chamber, where lies Akhanaton mummy and burial treasure!

Buddahaid · 11-02-17, 06:51 PM

Maybe they'll find Jimmy Hoffa.

Eichhörnchen · 11-03-17, 01:22 AM

...playing craps with Lord Lucan

Von Due · 11-03-17, 02:29 AM

If they find a hidden treasure in there, it could very well wake up the mummy of an ancient IRS employee, filling the corridors with moans like "taxessss... oh tut you cheeky dodger".

Eichhörnchen · 11-03-17, 02:43 AM

There was also this not so long ago; I don't know how far along they are with it...

https://www.livescience.com/57906-ki...dar-scans.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/n...213-story.html

Kapitan · 11-03-17, 04:34 AM

Having been to the Pyramids i must say it has been somewhat of an experience i have been in the smaller pyramid but this could be something new ! i look forward to the exploration.

Jimbuna · 11-03-17, 06:58 AM

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Maybe they'll find Jimmy Hoffa.

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