Discovery of a Secret Room in One of the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Scientists say that for the first time since the 19th century, a secret room has been discovered within the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. In an article published on Thursday, November 2, in the journal Nature, an international group announced that this space is located 30 meters deep inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, above the main corridor structure, and has a similar cross-section. The purpose of this space and whether it was intentionally constructed or is merely a gap in the building structure is still unclear. However, some experts have stated that they have been aware of such empty spaces in the pyramids for years. Mehdi Toyoubi, one of the founders of the Scan Pyramids project and director of the Heritage Innovation Preservation Institute, raised various possibilities regarding the nature of the newly discovered space, telling the Associated Press, 'This space may consist of one or more other structures... Perhaps another main corridor will emerge from it.' While technology is capable of tracking large open spaces, it currently cannot determine the internal content of these spaces, so there is no news about the potential existence of objects in the new cavity. Mehdi Toyoubi stated that the discovery team intends to collaborate with other groups to determine the nature of the new space. Zahi Hawass, former Minister of Antiquities in Egypt and a renowned archaeologist who has examined scanning methods for discovering new spaces in the pyramids, said that this space has been known for years and therefore does not constitute a new discovery. He noted that 'the Great Pyramid of Giza is filled with empty spaces, and care should be taken regarding the public dissemination of such news.' The former Minister of Antiquities further criticized the absence of any Egyptologist in the international team responsible for the recent finding. According to Mr. Hawass, this room was likely an empty space that the builders used for constructing lower rooms. This pyramid, also known as Khufu, is named after its builder, from the fourth dynasty of pharaohs ruling from 2483 to 2509 BC. In contrast, scientists involved in the scanning of this pyramid have assessed the recent finding as a success and efficiency of modern particle physics in the field of archaeology. The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is considered the last surviving wonder of the ancient world and has always captivated visitors since its establishment as a royal tomb 4500 years ago, leading to ongoing debates among experts regarding the construction of the pyramids. Therefore, small findings attract significant attention.