Controversial Claims of Hidden Chamber Beneath Giza Pyramids Ignite Debate
Assertions from scientists regarding the existence of a vast, ancient, undiscovered site beneath the Pyramids of Giza have sparked international controversy.
Radar Anomaly Detected Under Khafre Pyramid
Utilizing radar technology, researchers contend they have identified perplexing cylindrical shapes extending over 2,000 feet below the 4,500-year-old Khafre Pyramid, situated within Egypt’s Giza complex.
This purported discovery has fueled conjecture about the pyramid’s location above the mythical Hall of Records, a chamber frequently referenced in ancient Egyptian legends.
The Myth of the Hall of Records
The Hall of Records is often imagined as a repository of extensive, lost wisdom and knowledge from the ancient Egyptian civilization.
However, the veracity of the Hall of Records remains highly questionable.
Egyptologist Dismisses Claims as ‘Science Fiction’
Dr. Roland Enmarch, a Reader in Egyptology at the University of Liverpool, stated to MailOnline that the concept “makes for great science fiction, but it is most definitely not science fact.”
“I will believe something exists when credible evidence points towards such a thing existing or having once existed,” he critically remarked. “That is not the case with the idea of a Hall of Records under the Giza plateau.”
The Hall of Records is a concept steeped in ancient Egyptian mythology, often envisioned as a secret chamber beneath the Great Pyramid or Sphinx, housing lost knowledge of the ancient world (artist’s interpretation).
Hall of Records: Origin and Scientific Skepticism
The term ‘Hall of Records’ was first popularized by Edgar Cayce, an American psychic known for unsubstantiated narratives concerning ancient civilizations, including Egypt, El Dorado, and Atlantis.
Most scientists concur that the Hall of Records is a work of fiction.
Dr. Nicholas Brown, an Egyptologist at Yale University, author of a recent study on Tutankhamun’s tomb, asserted to MailOnline that “there is no such thing” as the Hall of Records.
He drew a comparison to Atlantis, Plato’s fictional island from 2,300 years ago, stating, “There’s certainly no evidence of Hall of Records from ancient Egypt and it is linked to Atlantis, which also doesn’t have any hard evidence of being true.”
“I base my work on hard facts and data, so I am usually wary of these pseudo-science claims,” Dr. Brown added.
Dr. Melanie Pitkin, an Egyptologist at the University of Sydney, also refuted the existence of the Hall of Records, dismissing the alleged discoveries beneath the Khafre Pyramid.
“No ancient archaeological, artistic or literary evidence exists to support such a claim,” she told MailOnline.
The Great Sphinx of Giza. Some theories suggest the entrance to the Hall of Records is near the Sphinx’s right paw (lower right).
The narrative of Atlantis is generally attributed to the Greek philosopher Plato, conceived approximately 2,300 years ago. Despite its likely fictional origin, the concept persists in popular imagination (artist’s depiction).
Further Expert Rejection of Claims
Dr. Jane Draycott, lecturer in ancient history at the University of Glasgow, dismissed the myth as having ‘no basis’ whatsoever.
She suggested that scientific endeavors should concentrate on more tangible areas, noting, “There are plenty of surviving temple libraries, or at least the remains of them, so people should pay more attention to those.”
Dr. Draycott also labeled the alleged discoveries beneath the Khafre Pyramid as “complete and utter nonsense.”
She emphasized the lack of peer-reviewed publication in a scientific journal, a critical process for validating research findings.
Questionable Research and Affiliations
The claims originate from two Italians, Corrado Malanga and Filippo Biondi, who identify themselves as affiliated with the University of Pisa and the University of Strathclyde, respectively.
They published a 2022 paper concerning their radar exploration of the Giza pyramid.
However, reports indicate the research lacks scans of the purported structures and references fringe theories.
During a press briefing, the research team detailed their use of radar signals from satellites around 420 miles above Earth, directed at the Khafre Pyramid, to analyze signal reflections. The image displays purported hidden structures within the pyramid.
Visualizations of the scans seem to originate from a recent presentation by the pair in Bologna.
It is noted that Malanga is a self-described UFOlogist with appearances on YouTube channels discussing extraterrestrial topics.
Furthermore, verifiable evidence of current employment at the claimed universities is lacking. (Biondi’s LinkedIn profile indicates he left the University of Strathclyde ‘some time ago’).
“Fake News” and Lack of Scientific Validation
Following widespread attention over the weekend, the claims of vast underground structures have been widely discredited by academic authorities.
Dr. Zahi Hawass, a prominent archaeologist and former Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, denounced the claims as “fake news” from a “group of amateurs.”
“All this information is completely wrong and has absolutely no scientific basis,” he stated in a Facebook post on Sunday.
“The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities did not authorize any individuals or institutions to conduct work inside or outside the second pyramid.”
“Moreover, the assertion that radar was utilized within the pyramid is false.”
“These individuals who disseminated this incorrect information employed unapproved and unvalidated techniques, and the announced details are not obtainable through such methods.”
Dr. Draycott concurred, stating, “I’m suspicious of individuals who claim affiliations with academic institutions they do not possess, and who attempt to enter fields where they lack sufficient academic expertise, purporting to have made sudden discoveries overlooked by established experts.”
“Until verified by individuals with the necessary expertise and credentials, this remains pseudoscience and conspiracy theory.”