Public outrage swept the renovation of the Giza Pyramid

Last January, Egyptian authorities announced that they would begin renovating one of Giza's famous buildings, the Pyramid of Menkaure. The innovators referred to the plan as the project of the century, but the work sparked great outrage on social media. Monica Hanna For example, one Egyptologist spoke of an absurd measure that violates international principles. Others believe that the project was an Italian attempt to straighten the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

As a result of public outcry, the authorities revised the plans and However it does not extend To the grave.

The goal was originally to cover the entire structure with granite, thus restoring its original appearance, since when built the entire pyramid was covered with these stones from the outside. Earlier, a video of the work starting, with workers placing granite blocks at the bottom of the pyramid, was also released, which added to the anger, which is not at all surprising after seeing the footage.

Guardian In accordance with Article The renovation ultimately did not proceed because, according to the commission in charge of the review, determining the original location of the fallen granite blocks was an impossible task and, on the other hand, the cement used to repair them would destroy the pyramid.

I would like to inform you that the pyramids of Giza are safe and nothing will happen to them

– said the former minister who chaired the committee Zahi Hawass To Reuters.

“People are calling from everywhere, writing letters, sending emails. They are worried. But don’t worry at all, the pyramids are safe and no one can touch Menkaure’s pyramid,” Hawass added.