2 New 'Secret Chambers' Found in Great Pyramid of Giza

By Ana Verayo / 1476804152
(Photo : Pixabay) The pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is considered to be the largest and the oldest pyramids in Egypt at 4,500 years old. Many archaeologists since the 19th century have sought to uncover the secret chamber of Tutankhamun's tomb, but it remains as elusive as ever.

Now new findings indicate that there are apparently new secret chambers in the ancient tomb which is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

With the approval of the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, researchers have been investigating these pyramids last year as part of a project known as ScanPyramids. The researchers are using highly advanced technologies for the project.

 The researchers found the hidden chambers using a combination of techniques that include infrared thermography, 3D reconstruction, and radiography. The chambers are located in cavities found in the northern face of the northeast edge of the Great Pyramid.

Using these techniques that complement each other, the team was able to confirm the existence of a mysterious "void" hidden behind the northern face of the Great Pyramid that might possess at least one corridor that leads up inside the pyramid." The team confirmed the presence of an unknown cavity, which is estimated to be 105 meters high from the ground.

The ScanPyramids team is currently continuing this investigation to identify the size, shape, and location of this chamber. More information regarding this new chamber will be revealed by the end of this month.