The Menkaure Pyramid Review Committee (MPRC), has unanimously objected to the re-installation of the granite casing blocks, scattered around the base of the pyramid. The decision was delivered in a report submitted today to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa.
the committee underlines the importance of maintaining the pyramid's current state without alterations, given its exceptional universal and archaeological value.
The committee said that it would be impossible to ascertain of the exact original position of any of the casing blocks, therefore, it is impossible to return any of them to their original location on the pyramid. Consequently, any re-installation of the casing blocks would change the ancient, original fabric and appearance of the pyramid which would conceal important evidence of how the ancient Egyptian designed and built the pyramids.
According to the report, the committee granted initial consent to carry out archaeological excavations to uncover Menkaure pyramid’s boat pits.
The MPRC also endorsed the scientific archaeological project proposed for studying and surveying the Menkaure Pyramid, organizing the fallen granite blocks of its outer casing, and conducting excavations to uncover the sloping debris around the pyramid, as well as the cleaning and organization of the site for visitation. However, the MPRC affirmed that there no scientific or archaeological activities in this project should commence until presents a comprehensive research proposal.