Hidden voids found in Menkaure pyramid hint at secret entrance
Radar and ultrasound reveal two hidden voids behind the eastern face of Menkaure pyramid, reigniting speculation about a secret entrance.
Radar and ultrasound reveal two hidden voids behind the eastern face of Menkaure pyramid, reigniting speculation about a secret entrance. | Contesto: cronaca
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- Hidden voids found in Menkaure pyramid hint at secret entrance
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A fresh mystery is unfolding inside Egypt’s pyramids. Researchers have discovered two hidden air-filled voids lurking behind the smooth eastern face of the Menkaure pyramid—an area long suspected to conceal something unusual. Using advanced, non-invasive techniques like radar and ultrasound, the team pinpointed these cavities with surprising precision, lending strong support to the idea that a secret entrance may exist. The Menkaure pyramid, the smallest of the three main pyramids on the Giza Plateau, has long intrigued archaeologists and Egyptologists. While its larger neighbors, the pyramids of Khufu and Khafre, have yielded numerous hidden chambers and passages, Menkaure has remained relatively quiet—until now. The discovery of these voids, located on the pyramid's eastern side, adds a new layer of complexity to our understanding of ancient Egyptian construction and burial practices. Non-invasive surveying methods, including ground-penetrating radar and ultrasonic testing, allowed the research team to detect the cavities without disturbing the ancient structure. These technologies, which have been refined over the past decade, can identify differences in density and material composition beneath stone surfaces. The precision of the readings suggests the voids are not natural fissures but deliberately constructed spaces, possibly leading to a concealed chamber or passageway. The eastern face of Menkaure has been a focus of speculation for years. Historical accounts and earlier surveys hinted at anomalies in this area, but no conclusive evidence emerged until now. The new findings provide the strongest indication yet that a secret entrance may exist, potentially offering access to an undiscovered burial chamber or a ceremonial corridor. Such a discovery could reshape what we know about the pyramid’s purpose and the rituals surrounding the pharaoh Menkaure. The implications extend beyond Menkaure itself. If a hidden entrance is confirmed, it would challenge long-held assumptions about pyramid security and the lengths to which ancient builders went to protect royal tombs. It might also prompt a re-examination of other pyramids using similar non-invasive...
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