One mystery of the Great Pyramid’s longevity has finally been solved

Design and material choices help the nearly 5,000-year-old monument resist temblors

Egypt's Great Pyramid, seen looking up from the vantage point at one of its corners. The sand-colored stones rise up against a cloudy blue sky background.

Egypt’s Great Pyramid, where the Pharaoh Khufu is entombed, has withstood damage from earthquakes due to a combination of its shape, internal design and building materials, according to a new study.

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