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  Technical aspects investigating the Pyramids of Giza using seismological techniques, GPR, ultrasound, and other non-destructive testing techniques

Grosse, C., Allam, H., Helal, H., Helal, K., Mendler, A., Popovych, O., Pugacheva, P., Rupfle, J., Schumacher, T., Ekarmoty, M. (2023): Technical aspects investigating the Pyramids of Giza using seismological techniques, GPR, ultrasound, and other non-destructive testing techniques, XXVIII General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) (Berlin 2023).
https://doi.org/10.57757/IUGG23-2491

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Grosse, Christian1, Author
Allam, Hussien1, Author
Helal, Hany1, Author
Helal, Khalid1, Author
Mendler, Alexander1, Author
Popovych, Olga1, Author
Pugacheva, Polina1, Author
Rupfle, Johannes1, Author
Schumacher, Thomas1, Author
Ekarmoty, Mohamed1, Author
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1IUGG 2023, General Assemblies, 1 General, International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), External Organizations, ou_5011304              

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 Abstract: The pyramids on the Giza plateau close to Cairo in Egypt belong to the most important structures in the history of mankind. The Great Pyramid built by Pharaoh Cheops (Khufu) is about 4500 years old and was already described as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by the Greek historian Herodotus. Besides some deterioration throughout the centuries, the Cheops Pyramid has barely changed since its construction. It is one of the most visited and investigated structures on earth. However, few systematic investigations are reported using modern geophysical measurement methods. Based on findings during Muon measurements as part of the ScanPyramids project, a joint team from Cairo University and Technical University of Munich including researchers from different countries had the opportunity to perform three measurement campaigns between 2020 and 2022. These measurements have been part of a capacity-building training of young scientists and included ground penetrating radar (GPR), ultrasound, electrical resistivity tomography, passive seismic, and others. Some results are presented focusing on the pros and cons of the individual techniques considering the requirements of cultural heritage and the difficult measurement conditions: large blocks of limestone with strong surface deteriorations, joints of unknown conditions, sidewall reflections, and restricted access. Geodetical surveys determining measurement positions, image fusion, and numerical simulations have been of tremendous help to interpret the data and are also discussed.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2023
 Publication Status: Finally published
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 Identifiers: DOI: 10.57757/IUGG23-2491
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Title: XXVIII General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG)
Place of Event: Berlin
Start-/End Date: 2023-07-11 - 2023-07-20

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Title: XXVIII General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG)
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