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News18
11-06-2025
- Science
- News18
Experts Dismiss Viral Report Claiming Hidden City Beneath Egypt's Pyramids
Last Updated: In ground-breaking research, a group of scientists earlier claimed to have discovered evidence of a second underground city beneath Egypt's Giza Plateau. The history of the Pyramids, located in Egypt, still remains a mystery, notably for their construction. While the ancient Egyptians were in charge of building them, the exact methods, tools, and resources employed are still being researched and debated today. In a ground-breaking research, a group of scientists earlier claimed to have discovered evidence of a second underground city beneath Egypt's Giza Plateau, connecting the Khafre Pyramid to other surrounding sites. But now, top archaeologists have refuted the previous claims, calling it 'unscientific.' As per a Daily Mail report, experts used Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) tomography to discover what they believe to be a huge subterranean complex connecting the Khafre, Khufu, and Menkaure pyramids, as well as the Great Sphinx. Filippo Biondi, a radar expert at the University of Strathclyde, stated that these buildings are '90 per cent likely" to be connected. 'We firmly believe that the Giza structures are interconnected, reinforcing our view that the pyramids are merely the tip of the iceberg of a colossal underground infrastructural complex," Biondi earlier told CNN. Also, the previous report claimed that the researchers had identified vertical shafts that went as far as 2,000 feet below the Khafre pyramid. According to them, the shafts could date back to a civilisation 38,000 years ago, considerably older than the pyramids, which were built around 4,500 years ago. Egypt's pyramids are ancient masonry buildings designed primarily as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. Over 130 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt, with many of them part of larger complexes. The Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Pharaoh Khufu, is the largest and most famous and was once the tallest man-made structure in the world. First Published:
New York Post
10-06-2025
- Science
- New York Post
Controversial researchers claim second ‘hidden city' found beneath Egypt's pyramids: report
The researchers who claimed to have found a vast underground city beneath Egypt's Great Pyramids doubled down on the wild theory Tuesday by saying they've found a second 'hidden city.' Italian and Scottish scientists studying the pyramid of Khafre say their radar system has uncovered another subterranean complex linking the structure to the Khufu and Menkaur pyramids, as well as the Great Sphinx, the Daily Mail reported. Filippo Biondi, a radar expert from Scotland's University of Strathclyde, claimed there was a 90% chance that the structures were connected — despite the research being lambasted by experts who slammed the findings as 'fake' and utterly lacking in scientific basis. Advertisement 4 A team of researchers believe they've found two underground cities connecting the Great Pyramids of Giza. 4 The team claims a layout of the land and radar scan reveal massive, vertical shafts beneath the pyramids. Khafre Project 'We firmly believe that the Giza structures are interconnected, reinforcing our view that the pyramids are merely the tip of the iceberg of a colossal underground infrastructural complex,' Biondi told the Mail. The team's research, which has yet to be peer-reviewed or published in any scientific journal, made waves back in March when they claimed to have found 2,000-foot-long vertical shafts underneath the Khafre pyramid. Advertisement The scientists still haven't presented a purpose for what the structures were used for, only speculating that they were built by a lost ancient civilization around 38,000 years ago. Egypt's three Great Pyramids, however, were only built around 4,500 years ago. 4 The research connects with a theory that an ancient civilization existed beneath the wonders of the world. Khafre Project Advertisement The scientists also claim they made the discoveries using satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, which led Dr. Zahi Hawass, a renowned archaeologist and Egypt's former minister of antiquities, to slam the whole research as 'bulls–t.' SAR technology can only penetrate the ground by at most 10 inches, which would make it impossible for researchers to find data on shafts 2,000 feet below ground, Hawass and other experts explained. 'The claim of using radar inside the pyramid is false, and the techniques employed are neither scientifically approved nor validated,' he told the National, slamming the project as 'fake news.' 4 Egypt's pyramids remain a fascination for many around the world. REUTERS Advertisement Despite the scientific consensus, the team's research has reignited interests in ancient Egypt and speculation that there are still many secrets waiting to be uncovered under the sands. Fanatics of ancient Egypt continue to search for the fabled Hall of Records, a hidden library believed to be underneath the pyramid complex or the Great Sphinx containing resources of information about the ancient people. The rumor originated from self-proclaimed clairvoyant Edgar Cayce, an American who claimed in the 1930s that refugees from Atlantis built the library to preserve their history.
Metro
10-06-2025
- Science
- Metro
Scientists uncover second 'hidden city' beneath Egypt's Giza pyramids
Scientists who claimed earlier this year to have found a massive subterranean city under the Pyramids of Giza now say they have unearthed a second city. The team of Italian researchers, who claimed they found huge underground structures below the Khafre pyramid in March, now say they've found more evidence of a second 'hidden city'. These new subterranean structures, apparently found underneath the Mankaure pyramid, could 'prove' the existence of a massive subterranean complex which links the three Giza pyramids thousands of feet below the surface. The announcement sparked controversy amongst archaeologists and Egyptologists, who said the unverified claims are 'a total scam' and argued the technology used isn't able to penetrate deeply enough into the ground. The Pyramids of Giza, along with the Great Sphinx, are located west of Egypt's capital Cairo, and the methods used to build the huge structures are still shrouded in mystery thousands of years on. Filippo Biondi, co-author of the research, told MailOnline their data shows a 90% probability that the Menkaure shares the same pillars as Khafre. 'Objective analysis of the tomography data, which, as experimental measurements, strongly indicate that the structures we identified beneath Khafre are also present under Menkaure,' Filippo said. 'We firmly believe that the Giza structures are interconnected, reinforcing our view that the pyramids are merely the tip of the iceberg of a colossal underground infrastructural complex. 'This network likely consists of a dense system of tunnels linking the main subterranean structures. 'The measurements reveal pillar-like structures with consistent characteristics. 'Given that Menkaure is smaller than Khafre, we believe the number of pillars is likely even but fewer than those under Khafre.' It's estimated there are eight pillars under Khafre pyramid, which are estimated to be more than 2,000ft long and feature spiral-like structures. The researchers say finding similar pillars underneath Mankaure pyramid support their theory that a 'megastructure' hides thousands of feet underneath the sands. When asked about the purpose of the hidden structures, Filippo said: 'At this stage, we're still gathering information to thoroughly study the matter, but we can confidently say that the operation of this structure likely involves the natural elements: air, water, fire and earth. More Trending 'Discoveries like these under Menkaure challenge us to rethink our understanding of ancient Egyptian history and humanity's past, opening new perspectives on our origins and capabilities.' Archaeologists estimate the three Pyramids of Giza are about 4,500 years old, but Filippo and his team theorise these pillar structures could have been built by a lost ancient civilisation about 38,000 years ago. They suggest a highly advanced prehistoric society was wiped out by a global cataclysm, possibly caused by a comet impact, around 12,800 years ago. But some have drawn comparison to conspiracy theories that it was in fact aliens who built the pyramids. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: You can finally binge all 4 episodes of 'fantastic' historical drama for free MORE: TUI relaunches UK flights to forgotten year-round sunshine destination after 3 years MORE: Man has entire street evacuated after pulling pin on WWII grenade from antique market
Ammon
10-06-2025
- Science
- Ammon
Scientists uncover second 'hidden city' beneath Egypt's Giza pyramids
Ammon News - Scientists who revealed an underground 'hidden city' in Egypt have announced the discovery of a second city they say 'proves' the existence of a massive subterranean complex linking the Giza pyramids 2,000 feet beneath the surface. The newly-discovered shafts and chambers could rewrite history if confirmed to be true. The team of Italian researchers first claimed to have uncovered vast underground structures below the Khafre pyramid in March, igniting fierce backlash from mainstream archaeologists who called the findings 'false' and lacking scientific basis. Famed archaeologist Dr Zahi Hawass is the team's biggest critic, saying it is impossible for the ground-penetrating radar to see thousands of feet below the surface. Undeterred by the scrutiny, the team has now reportedly detected similar shafts beneath the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three main pyramids at Giza, months after their initial findings below Khafre. The Giza complex, west of Cairo, includes the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the Great Sphinx. All shrouded in mystery due to their unclear construction methods, precise astronomical alignment, and still-debated purpose. Filippo Biondi, a radar expert from University of Strathclyde in Scotland and co-author of the research, told the Daily Mail that their data shows a 90 percent probability that the Menkaure shares the same pillars as Khafre. The team arrived at the probability 'through objective analysis of the tomography data, which, as experimental measurements, strongly indicate that the structures we identified beneath Khafre are also present under Menkaure.' 'We firmly believe that the Giza structures are interconnected, reinforcing our view that the pyramids are merely the tip of the iceberg of a colossal underground infrastructural complex,' Biondi said. 'This network likely consists of a dense system of tunnels linking the main subterranean structures.' The controversial research, not yet peer-reviewed or published in a scientific journal, captivated the world when it was revealed, even mesmerizing podcast star Joe Rogan who called it 'fascinating.' However, famed archaeologist Dr Zahi Hawass deemed the discovery 'bulls***' due to his scientists saying it is not possible for the technology to see that deep in the ground. While the Italian researchers' findings have yet to be proven, or disproven, the team is still moving forward with their work. Images of the pillars below Menkaure appear to be identical to those beneath Khafre, Biondi said. 'The measurements reveal pillar-like structures with consistent characteristics,' he added. 'Given that Menkaure is smaller than Khafre, we believe the number of pillars is likely even but fewer than those under Khafre.' Those under Khafre were estimated to measure more than 2,000 feet long and feature what looked like spiral-like structures wrapping around each of the eight. The pillars beneath Menkaure further support the team's theory that a 'megastucture' sits below the sands of the Giza plateau. Daily Mail
GMA Network
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Kaloy Tingcungco visits Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt
Kaloy Tingcungco's trip to Egypt is one for the books! On Instagram, the 'Unang Hirit' host shared his visit to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world: The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt. Kaloy's post featured the Great Sphinx, a mythical monument carved from limestone, known for its body of a lion and the head of a human. 'An Egypt carousel post—this time featuring the Great Sphinx,' he said in the caption. Aside from the famous landmark, Kaloy also visited the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only still existing wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Kaloy is a mainstay in 'Unang Hirit,' a Kapuso morning show airing from Mondays to Fridays, from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Among the new members of the UH Barkada include Winwyn Marquez, Michael Sager, and Josh Ford. Enjoy your Egyptian trip, Kaloy! —Hermes Joy Tunac/CDC, GMA Integrated News
