Could any quake topple Giza Pyramid
The article discussed the resilience of the Great Pyramid of Khufu against earthquakes over thousands of years, clarifying that its durability depends not only on the power of the earthquake but also on engineering factors, the distance from the earthquake's epicenter, and soil properties. Studies have confirmed that earthquakes ranging between 5.9 and 7.5 magnitude can cause varying degrees of damage, such as falling stones or structural deterioration, but a complete collapse of the pyramid has not been recorded despite the region's earthquake history. It also pointed out that the real danger does not lie in the magnitude number itself but in shallow, nearby, and prolonged tremors that threaten the pyramid's delicate balance—an arrangement that was designed to minimize the likelihood of collapse.
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