Mystery solved: How Egypt’s Great Pyramid withstands earthquakes

Mystery solved: How Egypt’s Great Pyramid withstands earthquakes

Civilizations may fall. But Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza has stood for nearly 5,000 years. Scientists finally know how it survived earthquakes. The pyramid tends to vibrate differently than the soil around it. This prevents excessive shaking during an earthquake. The pyramid also has a sturdy shape and structures within it that spread out its mass. Together, these features have kept the structure intact and stable. Let’s learn about earthquakes…