Staff Reports
Recent claims of a “vast underground city” beneath Egypt’s Giza pyramids have sparked global intrigue—and intense skepticism—after a controversial study suggested monumental structures exist up to . While the findings could rewrite ancient Egyptian history if proven, experts are sharply divided.
### The Claims:
Researchers from Italy’s University of Pisa and Scotland’s University of Strathclyde used to scan beneath the Pyramid of Khafre. Their data allegedly revealed:
– stretching 2,100 feet downward, surrounded by spiral pathways.
– (~80 meters wide) at 648 meters deep.
– An underground network purportedly linking all three pyramids and spanning .
Project spokesperson Nicole Ciccolo called it a “groundbreaking” discovery potentially tied to the mythical , a legendary subterranean realm.
### The Skepticism:
Mainstream archaeologists and radar specialists dismiss the claims as :
– : Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) expert (University of Denver) stated SAR cannot image beyond , calling the claims a “huge exaggeration”.
– : The study has not been published in a reputable journal or validated by Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. Former Egyptian antiquities minister Mamdouh al-Damaty labeled it “utterly baseless”.
– : Critics note the team used proprietary software with untested analysis techniques. Egyptologist Hussein Abdel-Basir emphasized the impossibility of structures 2,000 feet deep in solid bedrock.
– : Lead researcher Corrado Malanga has previously focused on , raising concerns about academic rigor.
### Known vs. Speculative:
While underground chambers exist near the pyramids (e.g., the Osiris Shaft and water tunnels), these are . The new claims suggest structures dwarfing the pyramids themselves—an idea conflicting with .
### Next Steps:
The research team seeks excavation permits, but Egyptian authorities demand credible peer-reviewed evidence first. Until physical proof emerges, most experts consider the findings .
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: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. While curiosity about Egypt’s ancient secrets endures, this “hidden city” theory remains a speculative headline—not validated science.
