10 Mysteries Surrounding The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza continues to captivate the minds of those who behold it. Yet, it remains shrouded in mystery. From the millions of blocks that form its structure to the enigmatic methods of its construction and its original purpose, the pyramid presents a puzzle that has yet to be fully solved. Here, we delve into ten of the most intriguing mysteries that surround this iconic landmark. 

This theory has been challenged on several occasions, most notably by Robert Schoch, associate professor of Natural Sciences at Boston University. In 1992, he claimed water erosion marks at the Sphinx suggest it could be thousands of years older. Some have used this to suggest the Giza pyramid could be as much as 10,000 years old. 

Two main theories have arisen over the years: the Ramp Theory and the Water Shaft Theory, both of which have flaws. Researchers are still unsure how the Great Pyramid was really built today. 

Researchers now believe that paid workers from all over Africa and beyond, including quarry workers, masons, haulers, and architects, may have been brought in. But just how many workers it took remains a mystery. 

Despite centuries of study, the original purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza remains a mystery. Like many Old Kingdom pyramids, no mummified bodies were found within its walls, sparking endless speculation about its true function since the advent of Egyptology. 

While some scholars have suggested cartouches and burial treasures didn’t come into prominence until the later dynasties, other researchers have taken this as evidence to suggest that the oldest pyramids were not built as tombs. 

The hall is over 150 feet long, around seven feet wide, and 26 feet tall at its greatest height. While theories, including its use as a way to draw water away from a nearby chamber, have been proposed, the original use of this chamber is still up for debate. 

The King’s Chamber is constructed of enormous granite blocks, and in the middle sits an unusual granite box. The Queen’s Chamber, on the other hand, is made from limestone. According to records, three unusual items were discovered within a stone sphere, two wooden slats, and a copper object. Yet, there are no signs that it was used as a burial chamber. 

According to one theory, the Great Pyramid was once perfectly aligned to the Orion constellation. However, as stars move over long periods of time, the stars gradually shift away from the Pyramid. The Giza structure is also almost perfectly aligned to true north, i.e. towards the North Star, Polaris. 

While there is no real evidence to suggest folklore and legends from the surrounding region suggest that, at a distant point in the past, the landmark did, in fact, have a golden cap, further adding to the mysterious nature of this structure. 

However, at a distant point in the past, the entirety of the structure was once encased in limestone, which had been polished to a fine degree. The finished product would have glistened like a mirror in the desert. The purpose of completing such a monumental task is still unknown. 

While this has led to outlandish theories centered on aliens constructing the pyramid, researchers involved in the discovery have suggested it could revolutionize our understanding of the capabilities of ancient peoples and their understanding of electromagnetic energy.