Researchers studying the Great Pyramids of Giza, outside Cairo, claim they are on the brink of uncovering yet another mystery. They believe they have stumbled across two previously undiscovered cavities within the 4,500-year-old structure. Scientists are scanning the pyramid with technology previously used on volcanoes.

Scientists from around the world are trying to unearth the secrets of the Great Pyramids of Giza. The latest team of researchers believe they have discovered two previously unknown cavities within the Khufu Pyramid, using technology called Scan Pyramid.

“The idea of Scan Pyramids is, with this modern technology, they measure the temperature of the blocs around the pyramid. As they were doing this at the eastern side of the pyramids they discovered four blocks that had different degrees, less. It indicates there might be a passage, a tunnel or entrance,” said Walid Batouty from World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations.   

The discovery has excited archaeologists and historians around the world. But Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities has warned them not to get carried away.

“It’s still the research phase. Using X-ray-like thermo-radars, they’ve detected small cavities behind the eastern wall of the pyramid. We’re continuing our research, but it’s too early to jump to conclusions,” said Khaled Al Anany, Minister of Antiquities, Egypt.

The Scan Pyramids project was unveiled earlier this year. It uses various technologies, including thermography and 3D simulation, to scan the structure. The Khufu Pyramid was built in around 2,560 B.C. as a tomb for the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. Experts say this breakthrough could open the door for major discoveries.

“If we find a passage or corridor this will lead probably to halls or rooms, possibly treasure rooms, possibly burial chamber, a new domain of finding more things. We are very close to finding something and it will rock the world,” said Walid Batouty.

The government says it will need at least another year to gather more data on the two cavities before analysing the information. But historians hope it could unravel yet another mystery hidden in the Great Pyramids.