New Claims of City Beneath the Giza Pyramids Stirs Controversy Among Experts

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The ancient pyramids of Giza, built over 4,500 years ago in Egypt, have long been a source of mystery and fascination. Now, a new claim has emerged suggesting that a massive city lies buried beneath the pyramids. According to researchers from Italy and Scotland, the city is said to span over 6,500 feet and is claimed to be ten times the size of the iconic pyramids. This discovery, however, has sparked heated debate among experts in the field, with many expressing skepticism about the findings.

The researchers, led by Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa and Filippo Biondi from the University of Strathclyde, used advanced sonar radar technology to scan beneath the ground and create high-resolution images of the region below the pyramids. The technology used is similar to sonar radar, which is employed to detect objects or structures hidden underground.

The study, which is still undergoing peer review, outlines the discovery of eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures extending more than 2,100 feet below the Giza pyramids, along with other unknown structures located as much as 4,000 feet deeper. The researchers have published their findings in a press release, with Nicole Ciccolo, the project spokesperson, calling it “a groundbreaking study” that redefines the boundaries of satellite data analysis and archaeological exploration.

However, many experts have questioned the validity of these claims. One such expert is Professor Lawrence Conyers, a radar specialist from the University of Denver, who has extensively worked in the field of archaeology. According to Professor Conyers, the claim of an entire city being buried beneath the pyramids is “a huge exaggeration.” He points out that while it is not uncommon to find smaller structures like caves, chambers, or caverns beneath ancient pyramids, the idea of a vast city is highly improbable given the limitations of current radar technology.

Professor Conyers suggests that the only way to truly confirm the existence of a city under the pyramids would be through “targeted excavations,” which would provide more concrete evidence. He also cites the example of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, such as the Mayans, who often built pyramids on top of sites with ceremonial significance. This practice may explain the existence of underground chambers without the need for an entire hidden city.

The Giza pyramids, located on the west bank of the Nile River, continue to captivate the world’s attention. The three pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—are monumental structures built as tombs for ancient Egyptian pharaohs. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest and tallest of the three, standing at 480 feet high with a base width of 750 feet. While the new claims are under scrutiny, other discoveries in the Giza complex continue to surface. In October 2022, another peer-reviewed study revealed hidden rooms and ramps inside the Pyra