Egypt halts Mycerinus pyramid renovation project after international controversy

02-02-24

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has decided to halt restoration work on the smallest of the three pyramids of Giza, the one dedicated to Mycerinus. It has taken this decision after an international controversy arose when the first images of the renovation works, recently started and scheduled to be completed in three years, were released.

Many experts raised the cry to heaven when they saw the exterior granite covering that is being installed on the pyramid with the aim of resembling its original appearance. In view of the repercussions, the work has been halted and a committee of specialists in archaeology, engineering and architecture - including the renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass - has been appointed to analyze the feasibility of the project, reports the daily Manassa.