2002 robot drills southern channel, finds only core masonry. In 2002, Pyramid Rover mission drilled through southern blocking stone Revealed only a small 19 cm gap beyond with regular core masonry Zahi Hawas claimed on live TV this was 'another sealed door' and 'a discovery'

In 2002, a robot drilled through the Queen's Chamber southern blocking stone on TV. Beyond it: a second sealed stone slab. Zahi Hawass called this 'a discovery' on air—the finding of another door, which has been a subject of debate for over 23 years. 📺🤖

Key Facts

  • In 2002, Pyramid Rover mission drilled through southern blocking stone
  • Revealed only a small 19 cm gap beyond with regular core masonry
  • Zahi Hawas claimed on live TV this was 'another sealed door' and 'a discovery'
  • Hawas has maintained this claim for over 23 years despite evidence showing coremasonry
  • The 2002 'Into the Great Pyramid' broadcast was live TV

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