Archaeologists Open Mysterious Doors in the Pyramid of Cheops

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Archaeologists opened three mysterious doors in the Pyramid of Cheops on 5 December this year. One mysterious door is near the southern entrance to the tomb’s second chamber and has two copper handles. Another door is 21 centimetres behind it, while the third is in the northern tunnel. The discovered doors are a major finding that leaves many questions for the country’s leading archaeologist, Zahi Hawass. In unravelling the mysteries of the Pyramid of Cheops, scientists hope to discover their purpose and what lies behind them. The Great Pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, was built around 2570 BC as Pharaoh Khufu’s final resting place and contains three chambers, including the Queen’s Chamber.