In a groundbreaking archaeological revelation, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced a new discovery inside the pyramid of King Sahure, located in the Giza governorate. The pyramid, with its rich history and architectural significance, continues to astound the global community.
Dr. Mustafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, detailed that the joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission from the University of Würzburg unveiled a series of storage rooms within the pyramid. This discovery, the first of its kind, sheds significant light on the architectural philosophy of King Sahure’s pyramid. Sahure, the second pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty (around 2400 BC), is notably the first king to be buried in Abu Sir.
Although parts of these storerooms, specifically the northern and southern regions, are severely damaged—particularly the ceiling and the floor—the remnants of the original walls and some floor sections can still be observed. This information came directly from a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The dedicated team also successfully unveiled the original dimensions and design of the antechamber of King Sahure’s burial room. Despite the passage of time, which wrought significant damage to its eastern wall, the mission has constructed new supportive walls to replace the deteriorated originals.
Notably, the joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission was also successful in uncovering traces of a low corridor previously mentioned by the English architect, John Perring, in 1836. Perring, one of the pioneers in exploring the pyramid’s internal design, had speculated that this passageway could lead to a set of storerooms intended for funerary furniture storage.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities further added that these newly discovered chambers inside King Sahure’s pyramid will soon be available for future academic study. Furthermore, the intention is to soon open these areas to both local and international visitors, further boosting Egypt’s rich touristic offerings and providing deeper insights into ancient Egyptian civilization.
