Saving the Step Pyramid
Egypt

Saving the Step Pyramid


An article from Dr. Hawass on the rising ground water and the damages being caused to Djoser's pyramid and the work being done to save the pyramid.

http://drhawass.com/blog/saving-step-pyramid




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