"Egyptian Archaeologists Face Backlash Over Giza Pyramid Renovation Plans"

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Archaeologists in Egypt have begun a massive project to restore the outer casing of the smallest of Giza's three pyramids, the pyramid of King Menkaure, to its original state. The project aims to reinstall hundreds of granite blocks that once covered the pyramid, using modern methods such as photogrammetry and laser scanning for study and documentation. While some experts have expressed concerns about the project, the team plans to carefully excavate and reinstall the blocks over the course of about three years, with hopes of uncovering additional antiquities in the process.
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