SAEDNEWS: Laser Scanning Uncovers Eight Hidden Chambers Inside an Egyptian Pyramid
According to Saed News Agency, citing Faradid, a joint Egyptian–German research team led by Dr. Mohammad Ismail Khaled from the Egyptology Department at the University of Würzburg has recently made a significant discovery inside the ancient Pyramid of Sahure, one of the pharaohs of Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty, dating back approximately 4,500 years.
During recent excavations, archaeologists uncovered several previously unknown chambers beneath the pyramid. These spaces had long been inaccessible due to blocked passageways. The discovery of these chambers, which researchers believe were likely used as storage rooms, sheds new light on the architectural design and internal structure of the Sahure pyramid.
The primary goal of the project was to clean and stabilize the pyramid’s interior structures. However, during this process, hidden chambers that had previously been unreachable were revealed. As internal corridors were cleared, passageways leading to these rooms gradually became visible.
Nearly 200 years ago, British archaeologist John Perring had hypothesized that some inaccessible passages within the pyramid might lead to storage chambers, but his theory remained uncertain for a long time. This recent discovery now appears to confirm the validity of his assumption.
So far, eight new chambers have been identified. Some of them are significantly damaged, particularly in the ceiling and floor areas, though remnants of original walls and sections of the initial flooring are still visible.
Advanced technologies such as LiDAR, a laser-based 3D scanning method capable of revealing hidden spaces, played a crucial role in identifying these previously unknown areas.
