Egyptologists Uncover , Hidden Corridor Within , the Great Pyramid of Giza.<br />'The Independent' reports that a 30-foot-long <br />hidden corridor has been discovered near <br />the main entrance of the Great Pyramid of Giza. .<br />On March 2, Egyptian officials said <br />the mysterious tunnel found in the 4,500-year-old <br />megalith could lead to further findings. .<br />Located above the main entrance, the tunnel was detected <br />as part of a scanning project using non-invasive infrared <br />thermography to 'see' inside the ancient pyramid.<br />Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council <br />of Antiquities, said the corridor was likely meant <br />to redistribute the pyramid's massive weight.<br />Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council <br />of Antiquities, said the corridor was likely meant <br />to redistribute the pyramid's massive weight.<br />We’re going to continue our scanning <br />so we will see what we can do ... to figure <br />out what we can find out beneath it, <br />or just by the end of this corridor, Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council <br />of Antiquities, via 'The Independent'.<br />According to an article published in 'Nature,' <br />the discovery may yield knowledge <br />regarding the construction of the pyramid.<br />The discovery could also shed light on <br />the purpose of a gabled limestone structure <br />built just outside of the corridor.<br />The Pharaoh Khufu, otherwise known as Cheops, <br />who reigned around 2560 B.C., is credited with <br />the construction of the Great Pyramid.<br />The Pharaoh Khufu, otherwise known as Cheops, <br />who reigned around 2560 B.C., is credited with <br />the construction of the Great Pyramid.<br />Towering over Giza, the pyramid stands 479 feet <br />tall and was the tallest structure built by humans <br />until construction of the Eiffel Tower in 1889.<br />The massive monument <br />is also the last surviving <br />wonder of the ancient world. .<br />'The Independent' reports that experts remain divided over the construction of Egypt's pyramids. New discoveries are often <br />of great interest to both scholars and the public.
