Archaeologists Unveil Second Ancient City Beneath Egypt’s Giza Pyramids, Redefining History

Scientists Claim Discovery of Massive Underground Network Beneath Giza Pyramids

A team of Italian researchers has announced the discovery of a second underground city beneath Egypt’s Giza Plateau, claiming it supports their theory of a vast subterranean complex linking the pyramids. The findings, yet to be peer-reviewed, have ignited controversy among archaeologists.

Controversial Findings
Using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), the scientists detected shafts and chambers under the Pyramid of Menkaure, mirroring earlier discoveries beneath Khafre’s pyramid. They suggest these structures, buried over 2,000 feet deep, could rewrite history by revealing interconnected tunnels spanning the Giza complex. Filippo Biondi, a radar expert from the University of Strathclyde, asserts a 90% probability that Menkaure’s pillars match Khafre’s, indicating a unified underground system.

The Giza pyramids remain shrouded in mystery regarding their construction and purpose.

Mainstream Pushback
Prominent archaeologists, including Egypt’s former antiquities chief Dr. Zahi Hawass, dismiss the claims as “false,” arguing GPR cannot penetrate such depths. Despite skepticism, the team doubled down, revealing “pillar-like structures” under Menkaure that resemble Khafre’s spiral shafts. They propose these formations are part of a colossal “megastructure” harnessing natural elements like air and water—a theory deemed speculative by experts.

Ancient Cataclysm Theory
The researchers controversially date the structures to 38,000 years old, far older than the pyramids’ accepted 4,500-year timeline. They tie the network to a hypothesized advanced civilization wiped out by a comet ~12,800 years ago, which triggered global floods and cultural reset. Geologist Dr. James Kennett cites evidence of abrupt climate shifts and population declines in North America around this time, though links to Egypt remain unproven.

Ground-penetrating radar detected structures beneath Menkaure’s pyramid (right).

Mythological Connections
The team cites inscriptions at the Temple of Edfu describing a flood destroying a sacred Giza domain inhabited by the “Eldest Ones.” Researcher Andrew Collins interprets these texts as allegories for a comet-induced cataclysm, with survivors preserving knowledge underground. Mainstream scholars reject this, labeling the texts symbolic.

Radar images reveal extensive chambers and shafts beneath Khafre’s pyramid.

Debate and Implications
While mainstream Egyptologists maintain the pyramids were standalone tombs, the Italian team argues their findings hint at forgotten technological prowess. Biondi stresses the need for further exploration, stating, “These discoveries challenge our understanding of ancient history.”

Despite intrigue from figures like podcast host Joe Rogan, conclusive evidence remains elusive. As debates rage, the Giza Plateau continues to captivate, its secrets still buried beneath millennia of sand and speculation.

The research team faces skepticism but vows to continue investigations.

Whether these underground networks are architectural marvels or mere radar anomalies, they underscore the enduring enigma of Egypt’s ancient wonders.