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The Djedi Project was an exploration of the interior of theGreat Pyramid of Giza.[1] The project team was made up of international andEgyptian experts. The name derived fromDjedi, the ancient Egyptian magician consulted byPharaoh Khufu when planning his famous pyramid. As Dr.Zahi Hawass announced on his blog: "The purpose of this project is to send a robotic tunnel explorer into the two "air shafts" that lead from the Queen's Chamber of theGreat Pyramid of Khufu to gather evidence to determine the purpose of the shafts."
The team was managed byUniversity of Leeds and supported byDassault Systèmes inFrance with research lead Professor Rob Richardson.
A detailed report of the project can be found on the web.[2]
The team made preliminary studies of the airshafts in July and December 2009, and continued its work in 2011.
Details of the Djedi TeamRobot:[5]
Small red markings were found inside the second-door small shaft space. The back of the door was filmed which showed the rest of two ornate metal handles.[6]
Development of the project and photographic findings were published in theJournal of Field Robotics.[4]
