Scientists Uncover Hidden City Beneath Giza Pyramids, Revealing Ancient Mysteries
Mystery of an ‘Underground City’ Beneath Egypt’s Pyramid Sparks Debate
A team of Italian researchers claims to have uncovered evidence of a vast underground network beneath Egypt’s Khafre Pyramid, including giant vertical shafts, spiral staircases, and chambers resembling an ancient "city." The findings, revealed in a recent press briefing, suggest structures over 4,000 feet below the surface, but experts remain divided over the validity of the claims.
Using radar pulses from satellites orbiting 420 miles above Earth, the team mapped hidden pathways and chambers beneath the Giza plateau. They identified a water system 2,100 feet below the pyramid, along with eight cylinder-shaped shafts (33–39 feet wide) descending over 2,130 feet. The researchers argue these structures support the pyramid’s weight and may lead to the fabled Hall of Records—a legendary repository of ancient knowledge.
Radar scans reveal shafts and chambers beneath Khafre Pyramid (Credit: Daily Mail)
Corrado Malanga of the University of Pisa stated, “When we magnify the images, we’ll reveal a true underground city.” The team also detected two massive limestone enclosures, each 260 feet wide, containing descending channels. Satellite data converted into sound waves helped create 3D maps of the structures, which they claim align with myths of the Halls of Amenti—a mythical underworld in Egyptian lore.
However, skepticism abounds. Professor Lawrence Conyers, a radar archaeology expert, dismissed the idea of a city 4,000 feet deep as “a huge exaggeration,” noting current technology can’t penetrate beyond 30–50 feet. He suggested smaller ceremonial structures, like those found under Mesoamerican pyramids, might exist but not on the scale proposed.
The research team presenting their findings (Credit: Daily Mail)
The study, yet to be peer-reviewed, builds on the team’s 2022 paper in Remote Sensing, which revealed hidden rooms and thermal anomalies in Khafre. Critics argue the latest claims lack verifiable evidence and could stem from misinterpreted data. Malanga countered, stating dual satellite angles ensured consistency: “If something appears in one scan but not the other, it’s a false signal.”
The Khafre Pyramid, part of the Giza complex built 4,500 years ago, has long intrigued archaeologists. While the Italian team’s findings fuel speculation about lost civilizations, most scholars urge caution until independent verification. As the debate continues, the allure of Egypt’s ancient mysteries remains as compelling as ever.
Satellite radar imagery of alleged underground structures (Credit: Daily Mail)
Whether a groundbreaking discovery or an overinterpretation, the research underscores the enduring enigma of the pyramids—and humanity’s fascination with unlocking their secrets.
