A joint Egyptian-German team of archaeologists from the University of Würzburg has made a groundbreaking discovery at the Abu Sir archaeological site near Giza, where they uncovered a number of storage chambers within the pyramid of King Sahure for the first time. The discovery offers insight into the architectural design of King Sahure’s pyramid, according to the secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt, Mostafa Waziri. The Old Kingdom’s monarch ruled from 2487-2457 B.C., making him the second ruler of the Fifth Dynasty (2487 – 2457 B.C.) and the first king buried in the Abu Sir region. The Egyptian-German archaeological team, headed by Egyptologist Mohamed Ismail Khaled, discovered eight chambers within the pyramid of King Sahure. When the excavation is complete, these storage facilities will be made available for future research projects. In addition, according to Waziri, they are scheduled to be opened to both Egyptian and international visitors in the near future. According to Khaled, the northern and southern portions of the storage area, including the ceiling and floor, have sustained significant damage over the years. However, remnants of the original architectural design are still discernible. The…
Egyptian-German Team Unearths Storage Chambers in Pyramid of King Sahure
September 29, 2023
