Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance
Researchers have discovered that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built with features that enhance its earthquake resistance. The pyramid's design includes a broad base, symmetrical geometry, and internal chambers that help dissipate seismic energy. These elements contribute to its remarkable durability, allowing it to withstand earthquakes for over 4,600 years.
- ▪The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed about 4,600 years ago as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu.
- ▪Researchers used seismometers to assess the pyramid's structural dynamics and found it has a stable response to vibrations.
- ▪The pyramid's design includes a low center of gravity and features that blunt vibration amplification, contributing to its earthquake resistance.
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Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistanceSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 21, 2026, 11:10 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 11:14 PMListenMay 21 - If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and ambition. Since being erected during the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, it has stood impassively as time marched on and civilizations rose and fell.Researchers now have discovered one of the reasons for its astonishing durability - it was designed and built with structural features that have helped it withstand the destructive energy of earthquakes since its construction about 4,600 years ago as the tomb of the pharaoh…
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