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Great pyramid’s hidden corridor raises a hard question about its original design

A corridor nearly 9 meters long and about 2 meters wide sits above the Great Pyramid’s original entrance, a discovery that ...
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN

Hidden corridor in Khufu’s pyramid raises a larger engineering question

The Great Pyramid rarely rewards a simple answer. A newly characterized corridor behind its northern chevron has done the opposite of closing a mystery: it has sharpened a much larger engineering ...
The New York Times

Plan to Resurface a Pyramid in Granite Draws Heated Debate

A project to restore granite blocks that once covered a greater portion of the Pyramid of Menkaure in Giza has been criticized by some preservationists. By Julia Halperin When the Egyptian authorities ...
The New York Times

Six of I.M. Pei’s Most Important Buildings

The architect’s legacy includes some of the world’s most recognizable buildings, including the Louvre Pyramid. Credit...Francois Guillot/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Supported by By The New ...