The Great Pyramid of Giza, constructed approximately 4,600 years ago, has remarkably endured numerous seismic events, including earthquakes in 1847 and 1992 with magnitudes of 6.8 and 5.8. Asem Salama, a seismologist at Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, and his team conducted extensive research to understand the structure's resilience. Their findings, published in *Scientific Reports*, indicate that ancient Egyptians developed advanced earthquake-resistant engineering techniques over centuries.

By measuring vibrations at 37 locations within and around the pyramid, the researchers discovered that 76% of vibrations inside the structure fell between 2.0–2.6 hertz, suggesting even mechanical stress distribution. The pyramid's limestone base further minimizes seismic damage risks. Salama noted that while the pyramid's design features characteristics of excellent seismic performance, it is unclear if the builders had a formal understanding of earthquake engineering. Instead, the pyramid's resilience likely resulted from a long tradition of engineering intuition and continuous improvement, making it a remarkable architectural achievement that has influenced future generations.