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Secret Chamber In The Great Pyramid?

Posted by michael on 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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  1. Be careful! by Anonymous Coward · · 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!

  2. Unfortunately... by keiferb · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's behind a small door, so the robot can't get in.

  3. What do they find? by Yeechang+Lee · · 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.