Archaeologists Discover Evidence of Possible Secret Entrance in Menkaure Pyramid at Giza
Advanced archaeological explorations have uncovered voids and mysterious anomalies in the eastern facade of the Menkaure Pyramid, the smallest of the three Great Pyramids of Giza, indicating the potential existence of an undiscovered secret entrance.
A collaborative research team from Egypt and Germany employed non-invasive scanning techniques, including radar, ultrasound, and electrical tomography, to conduct a detailed examination of the pyramid, which dates back to around 2510 B.C. The results revealed "anomalies" filled with air behind granite blocks in a specific area of the eastern facade.
Professor Christian Gross, an expert in non-destructive testing at the Technical University of Munich, described the discovery as "a significant finding at Giza," adding that "the testing methodology we developed allows us to draw very precise conclusions about the nature of the pyramid's interior."
Gross further stated, "The hypothesis of another entrance is quite reasonable, and our findings bring us a significant step closer to confirming it."
The area of interest, located on the eastern side facing the Nile, measures four meters in height and six meters in width, with the granite blocks appearing "unusually smooth," suggesting the possibility of a former structure or stone covering.
Independent researcher Stijn van den Hooven first proposed the idea of an additional entrance in 2019, but it remained theoretical until now, supported by new data.
The report indicated that the arrangement and size of the two discovered voids are puzzling, yet together they "could support the hypothesis of a second entrance." While the main entrance to the pyramid is located on its northern side, where tourists currently access the known burial chambers and internal passages, the existence of a second eastern entrance raises the possibility of uncovering previously undiscovered chambers or passages and archaeological artifacts.
While the scientific team emphasizes that the results are reliable due to the combination of three different scanning techniques, they also stress the need for "discussion of the interpretation of the discovered anomalies among Egyptologists" before reaching definitive conclusions.
