"Controversy Surrounds Renovation Plan for Egypt's Giza Pyramid"

Egyptian archeologists are planning to restore the Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza with its original granite blocks, which had fallen off during an earthquake. The initiative, dubbed the "project of the century," has sparked controversy, with critics expressing concerns about the visual impact of the restored smooth blocks next to the weathered surface of the existing pyramid. The restoration project, led by a coalition of Egyptian and Japanese experts, will undergo at least a year of study and planning before a decision is made on whether to proceed with the reconstruction.