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Researchers using non-destructive methods discovered two mysterious voids inside the Menkaure Pyramid, supporting the theory of a second entrance, though further study is needed to confirm this finding.
An Egyptian-Japanese archaeological team's ambitious project to reconstruct the outer granite casing of King Menkaure's pyramid at Egypt's Giza Necropolis has been deemed "impossible" by a committee appointed to review the plans. The committee, led by veteran Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, unanimously objected to the re-installation of the granite casing blocks, citing the pyramid's exceptional universal and archaeological value. The committee emphasized the importance of maintaining the pyramid's current state without alterations and stated that the project would require modern materials such as cement, which they could not support.
Egypt's antiquities ministry has announced the formation of a committee to review the restoration of Giza's Menkaure Pyramid following public outcry over a video showing workers setting blocks of granite on the base of the pyramid. The committee, chaired by well-known Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass and including experts from the Czech Republic, Germany, and the United States, will assess the project and coordinate with UNESCO. The renovation aims to restore the pyramid's original style by reconstructing its granite base, but has sparked concerns about the preservation of its historic fabric.
The announcement of a restoration project for the Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza has sparked concerns among archaeologists, who argue that the endeavor lacks scientific basis and risks compromising the ancient wonder. Critics fear that the attempt at restoration is more akin to desecration and a bid to attract tourists, rather than a legitimate archaeological inquiry. The project, which aims to restore the pyramid's granite exterior, has drawn sharp criticism online and from experts, who stress the importance of preserving the pyramid's historical and archaeological significance. UNESCO has requested more information about the project, while a group of archaeologists has labeled it as "entirely unscientific" and accused its proponents of tampering with Egyptian antiquities.
A controversial plan to restore the Pyramid of Menkaure at Giza, Egypt, by reconstructing its outer casing with original blocks has drawn criticism from archaeologists, who likened it to "straightening the Tower of Pisa." The project, a partnership between the Egyptian government and Japanese archaeologists, has sparked outrage and mockery from experts, who question the necessity and international principles of such interventions, especially during Egypt's economic downturn. Despite the backlash, the project's first stage will be funded by Japan.