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Giza's Smallest Pyramid Retains Its Rugged Beauty as Cladding Restoration Plan is Axed - Dailynewsegypt

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Egypt has shelved a contentious proposal to reskin the Pyramid of Menkaure with its original granite cladding. The plan drew sharp criticism from archaeologists and conservationists. Concerns hinged on the impossibility of accurately placing the scattered granite blocks, potentially altering the pyramid's historical fabric and masking valuable insights into its construction.

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Giza's Smallest Pyramid Retains Its Rugged Beauty as Cladding Restoration Plan is Axed - Dailynewsegypt

Egypt has shelved a contentious proposal to reskin the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the iconic Giza trio, with its original granite cladding. The plan, dubbed “the project of the century” by some, drew sharp criticism from archaeologists and conservationists. A committee of renowned experts, led by renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, unanimously opposed the project. Their concerns hinged on the impossibility of accurately placing the …

3 months ago·Egypt
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