Analyzing the North Face Corridor of the Great Pyramid

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Published 2023-03-10
The ScanPyramids Mission revealed to the world on March 2, 2023 the first images taken from inside a hidden corridor within the Great Pyramid of Giza.

The hidden North Face Corridor of the pyramid was found to contain a gabled ceiling, known as a saddle vault. This design redirects the weight of the pyramid from above, and thus it was widely assumed to be a so-called ‘weight-relieving chamber’ protecting the descending corridor below.

But many details about the North Face Corridor suggest that protecting structures below may not have been its primary purpose. This video compares the design to other saddle-vaults and puts the corridor in context to the other features within the Great Pyramid.

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Thanks to Keith Hamilton for the tip about Julien Bruchet’s 1965 book. Keith Hamilton’s North Face Corridor Guide:
www.academia.edu/98053499/The_Great_Pyramid_Void_A…

Thanks to Yukinori Kawae for taking us into Campbell’s Chamber in this video:
   • 【完全保存版】三大ピラミッド内部を一挙公開!絶対に入れない場所から有名なあ...  

Thanks to Ancient Architects for the shout-out:
   • The Great Pyramid North Face Corridor...  

SanPyramids SP-NFC 2023 Report:
vimeo.com/803685954

Scientific Papers on the North Face Corridor:
www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36351-0
doi.org/10.1016/j.ndteint.2023.102809

Franck Monnier’s Facebook posts:
www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=22695745…
www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=22701511…

0:00 Intro
1:27 Congratulations ScanPyramids Team
2:16 Ground penetrating radar and ultrasonic tests
3:41 Entrance Vault connection
4:48 Chevron ceiling design
5:58 North Face Corridor analysis
8:22 Holes in the ceiling
10:37 Weight-relieving weaknesses
12:08 Inaccurate models
14:15 North Face Corridor access
16:50 Jean-Pierre Houdin's model
17:44 Next steps for investigation
20:08 Damaging a pyramid
21:20 Good publicity for Egypt

All Comments (21)
  • I like how Hawass was totally against the scan pyramid project, and he’s in a photo with the team taking credit. That guy is the gatekeeper of knowledge in that country and really should be challenged in every aspect.
  • My first thought was, “how long until this episode’s dig at Zahi Hawass?” Under a minute. Not disappointed in the slightest. It’s a certified staple of HfG. Brings me joy every single time 😄
  • @joeblow8982
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  • This channel is a great example of why having logical outsiders challenging status quo can be so valuable. I believe there is something to be said for looking at things with fresh eyes. Great video.
  • @garros
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  • @bcubiaco
    Ah, the most expected notification of the week. Love your videos specially the detailed diagrams, Mr. Granite
  • @jamZowdermilk
    A basic tool of hard rock mining is a "tattle-tale". This is a wooden beam placed between two notches that hold it in place. A miner can wiggle the wood so he knows its feel. If the the beam starts to feel looser or tighter the miner can know if the rock is shifting. Clear "tattle-tale" notches appear across from one another high in the ceiling of the Northern chamber in the Bent Pyramid across from the dug passage connecting to the western corridor. The ancient Egyptians were testing if their designs worked. They wanted to know if there was any subsistence or shifting in their structures. The shallow holes dug into the gabled ceiling of the new passage could have held "tattle-tales". Same for Campbell's chamber.
  • @skelta1990
    A big Thankyou to you and Ancient Architects for the work and research your channels put out to help understand these significant finds.
  • @KlausJepps
    I want to express my appreciation for History for Granite's fresh take on the pyramids and his enthusiasm for exploring them further. History is a never-ending journey of discovery, and there's always more to learn and explore. Thank you, and I hope to see you again soon for another exciting adventure.
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    history for granite notifications are producing huge amounts of dopamine. you are a hot second away from "drop everything im doing" status awesome!
  • @lightdot459
    I've been waiting on this to drop since the morning they announced the discovery lol
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    I can't stop recommending this channel to everyone I know when videos with this quality keep coming out.
  • @GMar-qe7ge
    Ha! We've been excitingly awaiting this video from you , analyzing this latest discovery in the Great Pyramid. Another stellar job. It is such a joy to watch all your videos on this subject. You are my "go to " source for the Egyptian Pyramids. Thank you once again.
  • @jamesrobb5370
    Thank you for all the meticulous research and amazing presentations you provide
  • @pw383426
    Yaaaasss I have been waiting for this video! Finally a credible explanation of the corridor
  • Ran out of new episodes to watch, starting to watch them a second time! This is fast becoming my favorite channel. Your simply going to have to make them faster! Lol. Keep up the wonderful work!
  • @Punchcado
    I've seen a couple of other early treatments of this subject and yours is of course the most informative. Thanks for this. I always look forward to your thoughtful, scientifically-supported videos and am glad to see the channel growing.