Scientist Connects Biblical Garden of Eden to Egypt’s Ancient Giza Pyramids
Scientist Claims Garden of Eden Was in Egypt, Not the Middle East
A computer engineer, Dr. Konstantin Borisov, has proposed a controversial theory that the biblical Garden of Eden was located in Egypt, challenging the long-held belief that it flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). His research, published in the 2024 peer-reviewed paper Archaeological Discovery, combines ancient texts, medieval maps, and modern simulations to argue that Egypt’s Nile River corresponds to the Gihon—one of Eden’s four rivers described in the Bible.
The Four Rivers of Eden
According to Genesis 2:8-17, Eden was watered by a river splitting into four branches: the Tigris, Euphrates, Gihon, and Pishon. While scholars traditionally link the Tigris and Euphrates to Iraq, the identities of the Gihon and Pishon remain debated. Borisov suggests the Gihon is the Nile and the Pishon is the Indus River, aligning with medieval European maps like the Hereford Mappa Mundi (c. 1300 CE). This circular map depicts a world encircled by the mythical river Oceanus, with Eden at its northern edge near the four rivers (see Image 1).
Medieval map showing Eden (top) near Oceanus, with four rivers diverging.
Egypt’s Connection to Eden
Borisov cites ancient historian Titus Flavius Josephus, who wrote that the Nile (referred to as Geon) was one of Eden’s rivers. Josephus also described the Pishon as the Indus, flowing through India. By overlaying these accounts with medieval cartography, Borisov argues Eden’s rivers spanned a vast region from Egypt to South Asia, with the Nile as the central waterway.
The Great Pyramid as the Tree of Life
In a striking twist, Borisov links the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Bible’s Tree of Life, said to grant eternal life. He references a 2012 simulation showing electromagnetic energy concentrating at the pyramid’s apex, creating a tree-like pattern of charged particles (see Image 2). “The particles form branches extending outward, resembling a tree,” he explains, suggesting the pyramid’s design symbolizes this sacred tree.
Simulation showing energy patterns at the pyramid’s peak, interpreted as a "tree."
Challenging Traditional Views
Most scholars place Eden in Iraq due to the Tigris and Euphrates. However, Borisov argues these rivers were part of a broader ancient network. He also dismisses other proposed locations—from Iran to Florida—as lacking alignment with historical sources. His theory hinges on the idea that Oceanus, a legendary global river, symbolically connected distant waterways in ancient minds.
Artistic rendering of Eden’s rivers described in Genesis.
Skepticism and Significance
While Borisov’s interdisciplinary approach is innovative, many experts remain skeptical. No physical evidence of Eden exists, and interpretations of ancient texts vary widely. Still, his work highlights how mythology, geography, and archaeology intersect in the enduring quest to locate humanity’s mythical birthplace.
Whether in Egypt or Mesopotamia, the Garden of Eden continues to captivate imaginations—a testament to its profound cultural and spiritual legacy.
