Robot captures rare footage, reveals hidden secrets inside Great Pyramid of Giza
For hundreds of years, archaeologists have conducted excavations and attempted to understand ancient Egyptian culture.It makes sense, given that the Great Pyramid of Giza is regarded as one of the world's seven wonders.Most people admit to being obsessed with the structure at some point and have at least one video claiming it was created by aliens.?
However, archaeologists on the ground have traditionally faced limitations in terms of how they may explore the pyramid. Some sections of the 4,500-year-old building have proved too small for humans to enter.
When was the secret hatch discovered??
Interestingly, the secret hatch was discovered in 1993, but archaeologists lacked the appropriate technologies to fully study the region.Until recently, that is, when a robot captured never-before-seen footage from previously undiscovered sections of the pyramid.?
What is characterized as a 'blocking stone' in the Queen's Chamber was discovered in the pyramid in 1993, but its origins and purpose have long been unknown.?
What is the dimension of the rarely explored shaft??
The shaft is barely 20cm by 20cm and is angled at an unpleasant 40 degrees.Despite its modest size, it extends for up to 60 meters.
Fast forward to 2011, when a group of academics decided to build a robot that could video the inside of the shaft to see what was inside.The device was created by international and Egyptian scientists working jointly under the name 'The Djedi Project'.The University of Leeds in the United Kingdom managed the team, which was assisted by Dassault Syst¨¨mes in France.
Who leads the robot behind the footage??
Professor Rob Richardson of the Robotics at Leeds research group commented on the robot, saying, "This design was undoubtedly complex. The robot had to be extremely lightweight, and we eventually got it down to 5kg."Because it was so light, it didn't require much power; eventually, the obstacles turned into opportunities.
"We developed a system that moved the robot very gently through the passageway."The crew was successful in developing the robot, despite the challenges. It took five years to create.The team went on to record a remarkable nine hours of raw footage, which revealed some surprises hidden within the hole.?
"About 50 meters along the shaft - several meters before what we think is the end, there is a stone put in place to block further access," Professor Richardson stated.
"We don't know what that stone is preventing access to. We were able to get a camera through the stone, revealing a small chamber with elaborate symbols inscribed on the floor."?
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