Muons And Drone-Mounted Lasers Probe For Secret Rooms In Egypt's Pyramids
Great Pyramid of Giza at night Paweesit/Flickr CC By ND 2.0 It's no wonder the Great Pyramid of Giza is considered one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." It's 4,000 years old and scientists are still wondering how it was built, and what secrets it may be hiding. To try to solve some of these mysteries, researchers have organized the "ScanPyramids" initiative. Armed with thermal imaging, muon detectors, and drone-mounted laser scanners, the scientists hope to get a good look inside and build 3D models of four pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza. The search could uncover previously unknown internal structures, and maybe some hidden passages and chambers. One scientist on the team is even hoping that a secret door in Tutankhamen's tomb might lead the way to Queen...