A Failed Attempt at Destroying the Pyramids
In the 12th century, Al-Aziz, a Kurdish ruler, aspired to demolish the legacy of the ancient Egyptians. Al-Aziz’s reason for wanting to demolish the pyramids was uncertain, but he went along to implement his plan to destroy the giant structures. He soon found out that any attempt to destroy the pyramids will cost as much as it took to erect them in the first place. He abandoned his mission not long after.
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That was not all; before giving up on this dream, Al-Aziz managed to leave his mark on Menkaure’s Pyramid. He left a large slash on one side of the Pyramid; the slash is still visible today. That more damage was not done to the pyramids is a testament to the amount of thought and preparation that went into making them sturdy and unyielding.