Egypt's oldest pyramid airbag
Huge air bags used by British experts to support the ceiling for Egypt's oldest pyramid from collapsing.
Djoser pyramid. Photo: Walesonline.
This giant pyramid is a burial place for Pharaoh Djoser, built in northwestern Egypt. However, this 4,700-year-old pyramid was damaged after the earthquake in 1982 and is in danger of collapse.
" The whole structure can be destroyed at any time due to the earthquake damage. But we will stabilize the roof with bulging air bags and will soon repair the great pyramid. ", Peter Peter, who won a £ 1.8 million contract to fix the speech on Walesonline.
After the roof is stabilized, engineers can repair it regularly at the Djoser pyramid. Pharaoh Djoser was the third ruler of Egypt for 19 years.
Engineers use airbags to support the ceiling. Photo: Walesonline.
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