Archaeologists Uncover Hidden Tomb in Ancient Metropolis Beneath Egypt’s Great Pyramid

Mysterious Sarcophagus and Hidden Structures Found Beneath Egypt’s Pyramids Spark Debate

A team of Italian researchers claims to have discovered a sarcophagus and underground chambers more than 600 feet below Egypt’s Tomb of Osiris, alongside a “vast city” beneath the Giza pyramids. The findings, if verified, could challenge historical timelines, but experts remain skeptical.

The Discovery

Using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), the team—led by Corrado Malanga (University of Pisa), Filippo Biondi (University of Strathclyde), and Egyptologist Armando Mei—detected a previously unknown chamber 656 feet underground. They also identified a sarcophagus-like structure surrounded by water, along with wells and enclosures over 2,000 feet below the Khafre Pyramid. The researchers suggest these structures, possibly dating back 38,000 years, might belong to a pre-existing civilization described in ancient texts.

[Image: Radar scan showing underground chambers beneath the Tomb of Osiris]

Technology and Skepticism

The team used SAR to send high-frequency waves into the ground, analyzing reflected signals to map subterranean features. However, radar experts like Professor Lawrence Conyers (University of Denver) argue the technology can’t penetrate beyond 30–40 feet, calling the claims “speculative.” Egypt’s former Antiquities Minister, Dr. Zahi Hawass, dismissed the methods as “unscientific.”

The researchers defended their work, releasing a SAR-generated image of the Tomb of Osiris’ known chambers (114 feet deep) to validate their technique. They claim the scan also revealed a vertical shaft and a mysterious void at 656 feet.

[Image: Graphic of the Tomb of Osiris’ underground layout]

Deeper Structures and Controversy

Last week, the team announced eight massive wells (33–39 feet wide) descending 2,130 feet beneath Khafre’s pyramid, connected to two 260-foot enclosures. They speculate these lead to a hidden “city” over 4,000 feet deep. The structures’ reported age—38,000 years—would predate known human settlements by tens of millennia. Conyers called this “outlandish,” noting humans lived in caves 38,000 years ago and cities emerged only ~9,000 years ago.

[Image: Illustration of the proposed underground network beneath Giza]

The Team’s Defense

Project spokesperson Niccole Ciccole, a forensic expert, stated their findings rely on “objective measurements” from advanced radar processing. Algorithms converted data into vertical images, revealing dark areas suggesting deeper rooms. The team believes underground waterways and staircases around the wells indicate access points to a lost civilization.

Despite enthusiasm, the study remains unpublished, leaving peers unable to verify results. Critics stress that extraordinary claims require peer-reviewed evidence.

Conclusion

While the discoveries could reshape history, the scientific community urges caution. The Giza pyramids, built 4,500 years ago, already mystify researchers with their engineering precision. If the Italian team’s claims hold, they might rewrite ancient history—but for now, the depths beneath Egypt’s sands keep their secrets closely guarded.

[Image: The Giza pyramids, with highlighted underground areas of interest]

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