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Granite blocks cover base of pyramid as renovation work sparks debate

RAW - EGYPT - PYRAMIDS - RENOVATION - HERITAGE - ARCHAEOLOGY
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Granite blocks are placed to cover the base of Egypt's Menkaure pyramid at Giza as renovation work takes place at the heritage site, triggering social media criticism. When originally built, the pyramid was encased in granite, but over time lost part of its covering. The renovation aims to restore the structure's original style by reconstructing the granite layer. IMAGES
Document reference V000_34H37FG
SLUG RAW - EGYPT - PYRAMIDS - RENOVATION - HERITAGE - ARCHAEOLOGY
Creation date 1/29/2024 15:26 UTC
City/Country Giza, Egypt
Credit Mohamed ABOUELENEN / AFPTV / AFP
Duration 2:44

Granite blocks cover base of pyramid as renovation work sparks debate

Granite blocks are placed to cover the base of Egypt's Menkaure pyramid at Giza as renovation work takes place at the heritage site, triggering social media criticism. When originally built, the pyramid was encased in granite, but over time lost part of its covering. The renovation aims to restore the structure's original style by reconstructing the granite layer. IMAGES

 

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