Scanning the Past: how science and technology uncovered hidden chambers in the Great Pyramid
Date and time: 25 February 2025, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (CET).
Overview
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built over 4,500 years ago, remains one of the most remarkable architectural achievements of ancient civilization. Despite centuries of study, fundamental questions about its construction techniques and internal structures persist. The ScanPyramids project, launched in 2015, applies advanced non-destructive technologies to explore the pyramid’s internal structures without excavation. Coordinated by the UNESCO Chair on Science and Technology for Cultural Heritage, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, and the HIP Institute in France, with international partners from Germany, Japan, France, and Canada.
The seminar will highlight how cutting-edge scientific methods, such as muography, ground penetrating radar, ultrasound testing, electrical resistivity tomography, infrared thermography, image fusion and 3D simulations, have revolutionized our understanding of the pyramid’s structure. This seminar will provide a unique opportunity for experts and enthusiasts alike to gain insights into how modern science is rewriting our understanding of one of the world’s most iconic monuments.