A team of archaeologists in the city of Giza made a significant discovery, revealing undiscovered structures 2 to 11 meters below the surface of the earth. Although the specific nature of these structures is unknown, it is suspected that they may be part of a larger network of underground structures.
Scientists from Higashi Nippon International University, Tohoku University and the National Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics found anomalies, including an L-shaped structure that may indicate underdeveloped burials. According to HeritageDaily, these works were carried out in the Western Cemetery, located west of the Great Pyramid.
Mastabs, a type of ancient tombs, were usually made of limestone or adobe and contained shafts leading to underground chambers. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) allowed archaeologists to discover a sand-filled L-shaped structure about 2 meters underground, possibly an entrance tunnel to a deeper part of the tomb.
Deeper anomalies, found at depths of up to 11 metres, contain vertical limestone walls or shafts that could lead to other burial structures. According to the researchers, these discoveries point to the potential of important archaeological sites awaiting further research and study in this region. Source
Source: Port Altele
