Ancient Egyptian engineering helps the Great Pyramid shrug off earthquakes
TL;DR
A new study finds the Great Pyramid’s resilience to earthquakes comes from engineering features like the internal pressure-relieving chambers above the King's Chamber, a massive base and symmetrical geometry that dampen seismic vibrations; sensors show pyramid vibrations (2.0–2.6 Hz) differ from ground motion, reducing resonance through historic quakes.
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