Precise characterization of a corridor-shaped structure in Khufu’s Pyramid by observation of cosmic-ray muons
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Published:2023-03-02
Issue:1
Volume:14
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ISSN:2041-1723
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Container-title:Nature Communications
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Nat Commun
Author:
Procureur SébastienORCID, Morishima KunihiroORCID, Kuno Mitsuaki, Manabe Yuta, Kitagawa Nobuko, Nishio Akira, Gomez HectorORCID, Attié DavidORCID, Sakakibara Ami, Hikata Kotaro, Moto Masaki, Mandjavidze IrakliORCID, Magnier Patrick, Lehuraux MarionORCID, Benoit Théophile, Calvet DenisORCID, Coppolani Xavier, Kebbiri Mariam, Mas Philippe, Helal Hany, Tayoubi Mehdi, Marini BenoitORCID, Serikoff Nicolas, Anwar Hamada, Steiger Vincent, Takasaki Fumihiko, Fujii Hirofumi, Satoh Kotaro, Kodama Hideyo, Hayashi Kohei, Gable Pierre, Guerriero Emmanuel, Mouret Jean-BaptisteORCID, Elnady TamerORCID, Elshayeb YasserORCID, Elkarmoty MohamedORCID
Abstract
AbstractKhufu’s Pyramid is one of the largest archaeological monument all over the world, which still holds many mysteries. In 2016 and 2017, the ScanPyramids team reported on several discoveries of previously unknown voids by cosmic-ray muon radiography that is a non-destructive technique ideal for the investigation of large-scale structures. Among these discoveries, a corridor-shaped structure has been observed behind the so-called Chevron zone on the North face, with a length of at least 5 meters. A dedicated study of this structure was thus necessary to better understand its function in relation with the enigmatic architectural role of this Chevron. Here we report on new measurements of excellent sensitivity obtained with nuclear emulsion films from Nagoya University and gaseous detectors from CEA, revealing a structure of about 9 m length with a transverse section of about 2.0 m by 2.0 m.
Funder
Conseil Régional, Île-de-France MEXT | JST | Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology MEXT | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Physics and Astronomy,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Chemistry,Multidisciplinary
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