Secret Chamber In The Great Pyramid?

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Secret Chamber In The Great Pyramid?

Posted by michael on Tuesday August 31, 2004 @05:11AM from the grave-robbing dept.

ferkelparade writes "The Guardian reports that two French amateur archaeologists believe they have located a secret chamber in the Cheops pyramid using microgravimetry and radar. The team believes that this might be the pharaoh's burial chamber - as the chamber seems to be unopened, it might still house the complete burial treasure. More coverage from abc."

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Be careful! by Anonymous Coward · 2004-08-31 05:15 · Score: 5, Funny

I saw a documentary just a few weeks ago about the hidden dangers of secret pyramid chambers. Walls can start shifting around for no reason and for God's sake stay the hell away from any pod-shaped living structures attached to the ground!
1. Re:Be careful! by Anonymous Coward · 2004-08-31 05:17 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  One thing they should look out for are giant ring-like structures. These devices, according to one documentary I saw, are examples of how technologically advanced the Egyptians were and were part of an elaborate transportation system where people could go some fairly great distances at speed.
2. Re:Be careful! by GTRacer · 2004-08-31 06:07 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Hidden dangers indeed! If they find what looks like a deck of playing cards, they should probably put them back in the box and leave them alone...
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Helllooooooo Curse!! by Drunken_Jackass · 2004-08-31 05:15 · Score: 1, Funny

Let's hope we have another curse on the tomb to revitalize the 50's mummy movies craze.

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Unfortunately... by keiferb · 2004-08-31 05:16 · Score: 5, Funny

It's behind a small door, so the robot can't get in.
Don't open it! by Anonymous Coward · 2004-08-31 05:16 · Score: 1, Funny

The gods will be very pissed!
1. Re:Don't open it! by Anonymous Coward · 2004-08-31 05:18 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Okay. Two words I don't like right off the bat: tomb and unearthed. People, you've got to leave your tombs earthed! -- Cordelia
What do they find? by Yeechang+Lee · 2004-08-31 05:17 · Score: 4, Funny

Is it the Ark of the Covenants?

Is it the Holy Grail?

No; they find an even rarer, more legendary, and more precious treasure.
Finally by nes11 · 2004-08-31 05:26 · Score: 2, Funny

It's about time we find that other dialing device.
Re:Can you blame them? by Anonymous Coward · 2004-08-31 05:45 · Score: 0, Funny

If the French researchers really want access to the pyramids, maybe they can petition the French, British and other governments to return some of the artifacts as a sign of good will.
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Re:Archaeologist... Grave robber.... by pipingguy · 2004-08-31 05:51 · Score: 2, Funny

An archaeologist seeks knowledge

...and then sells the rights to the official opening to TV.
Re:Archaeologist... Grave robber.... by Tumbleweed · 2004-08-31 05:57 · Score: 3, Funny

Hey, some archaeologists seek ancient treasures to defeat Nazis with!
Re:Can you blame them? by The+Islamic+Fundamen · 2004-08-31 06:15 · Score: 1, Funny

Why dont we just cut the fucker in half(pyrmid) and see all the neat little stuff inside?

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Re:Can you blame them? by Anonymous Coward · 2004-08-31 06:18 · Score: 1, Funny

Why dont we just cut the fucker in half(pyrmid) and see all the neat little stuff inside?
Start the petition. I'm in.
Re:Archaeologist... Grave robber.... by RsG · 2004-08-31 06:54 · Score: 2, Funny

Or get crushed by giant rolling balls in the proccess of trying.

(Hey, at least they aren't gaint bouncing balls)!

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right or wrong... by kendoka · 2004-08-31 08:00 · Score: 2, Funny

why are we bickering about whether it's for knowledge or fame or fortune? Everybody knows in the end, boys just want their mummy. =)