Study Finds Earthquake-Resistant Features in Egypt’s Great Pyramid

Study Finds Earthquake-Resistant Features in Egypt’s Great Pyramid
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A new study has found that Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza contains structural features that may help explain how it has survived for around 4,600 years despite exposure to earthquakes and natural erosion.

According to Reuters, researchers said the pyramid’s broad base, low centre of gravity, symmetrical shape, and strong limestone foundation have contributed to its stability. The study, published in Scientific Reports, also noted that internal chambers may help reduce the impact of seismic vibrations.

The Great Pyramid was built during Egypt’s Old Kingdom as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu. It originally stood about 147 meters high, though its current height is around 138.5 meters due to erosion and the loss of outer casing stones.

Researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove the pyramid was deliberately designed as an anti-earthquake structure, but they show that its ancient engineering helped it resist destructive seismic forces for thousands of years.