The Great Pyramid of Giza stands as a beacon of the accomplishments of the ancient Egyptians, more than 4 and a half thousand years old, and apart from the missing casing stones, it’s largely intact.
The Great Pyramid has withstood dozens of dynasties of Egyptian rule, harsh and chaotic intermediate periods, battles with foreign invaders, careless explosive exploration, climatic shifts, erosion and weathering… and also major natural disasters.
Yes, the pyramid must have been in the firing line of dozens of earthquakes since it was built yet the pyramid shows no earthquake damage. Why is that?
Well, a new study has been published that explains exactly why the Great Pyramid is earthquake-resistant. Watch the video to learn more!