A possible explanation of the void discovered in the pyramid of Khufu on the basis of the pyramid texts

TL;DR

This paper proposes a hypothesis that the void in Khufu's pyramid is a chamber designed to hold a unique funerary throne made of meteoritic iron, based on recent exploration and Pyramid Texts interpretation.

Contribution

It introduces a novel explanation linking the void to a specific funerary object, combining archaeological exploration with textual analysis.

Findings

Identification of a significant void in Khufu's pyramid

Proposed connection between the void and a funerary throne

Interpretation based on Pyramid Texts and recent exploration

Abstract

A recent exploration has shown the presence of a significant void in the pyramid of Khufu at Giza. A possible explanation of this space, interpreted as a chamber connected to the lower north channel and aimed to contain a specific funerary equipment is tentatively proposed. According to the Pyramid Texts, this equipment might consist of a Iron throne, actually a wooden throne endowed with meteoritic Iron sheets.