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March 15, 2025 — In what could reshape our understanding of Ancient Egypt, a team of scientists has unveiled a remarkable subterranean network beneath the Giza Pyramid Complex, challenging long-held assumptions about these monumental structures. Led by Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa and Filippo Biondi from the University of Strathclyde, the researchers announced the findings of their Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) tomography scans of the Khafre Pyramid.
The SAR scans have revealed an extensive network stretching approximately two kilometers beneath all three major pyramids at Giza. Among the discoveries are five identical multi-level structures located near the base of the Khafre Pyramid, interconnected by a series of geometric passageways. Additionally, researchers identified an eighth vertical cylindrical well surrounded by spiral pathways, extending 648 meters (about 2,126 feet) below the surface, as well as two massive cube-shaped chambers at the depth, each measuring 80 meters on all sides. [The Express Tribune]
The innovative technique employed, SAR Doppler tomography, is a non-invasive scanning method that allows for detailed exploration of the pyramids' internal structures. Biondi has developed software that converts radar signals into sound-like vibrations, facilitating intricate 3D reconstructions of what lies beneath the surface. [Sportskeeda]
These revelations put into question the traditional view that the pyramids were merely royal tombs. Instead, some researchers propose alternative theories suggesting that these ancient structures may have had mechanical or energy-producing functions. The nature of these formations hints at a complexity and purpose that scholars are only beginning to unravel. [Marca]
Complementing the SAR scans, other recent excavations have further enriched the narrative surrounding the Great Pyramid of Giza. In 2023, a hidden corridor was confirmed above the main entrance, measuring nearly 30 feet in length and over six feet in width [The Collector]. Meanwhile, discoveries from 2021 to 2023 using ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography uncovered an L-shaped structure within the West Field Cemetery of Giza, potentially connected to a deeper, as-yet-unexplored assemblage. [TIME]
These astonishing findings continue to deepen the mystery of the Giza Pyramid Complex, raising the possibility of a significant revision of ancient Egyptian history. As researchers delve deeper into these enigmas, the allure and fascination with this ancient civilization remain as strong as ever.
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