A possible explanation of the void discovered in the pyramid of Khufu on the basis of the pyramid texts

2017/11/13 by Giulio Magli, Magli, Giulio
Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Physical sciences #Popular Physics (physics.pop-ph) #physics.pop-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1711.04617

Archaeoastronomy/History of Astronomy

arxiv created 2018/01/01 · arxiv updated 2018/01/03

Abstract

A recent exploration has shown the presence of a significant void in the pyramid of Khufu at Giza. A possible explanation of this space, interpreted as a chamber connected to the lower north channel and aimed to contain a specific funerary equipment is tentatively proposed. According to the Pyramid Texts, this equipment might consist of a Iron throne, actually a wooden throne endowed with meteoritic Iron sheets.

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