The Hidden city Beneath the pyramids
Uncovering Ancient Secrets Buried for Centuries

The Hidden City Beneath the Pyramids: Fact, Myth, or Mystery?
For centuries, the Great Pyramids of Giza have stood as symbols of ancient engineering and mystery. But recent claims suggest there might be more to them than meets the eye — a vast underground city hidden beneath the sands of Egypt. Could this be true, or is it just another archaeological myth?
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The Mystery Beneath the Giza Pyramids
The Giza Pyramid Complex, home to the iconic Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx, has fascinated historians, archaeologists, and adventurers alike. While the majestic structures above ground are well-studied, what lies beneath has long been a subject of speculation.
According to the Sky History series Ancient Aliens, there have been persistent theories about a hidden 'Hall of Records' buried beneath the Sphinx's paw. This mysterious library is believed, by some, to hold the secrets of ancient civilizations — or perhaps even the lost city of Atlantis.
But the latest claims go beyond chambers or tunnels — they speak of an entire underground city.
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What Sparked This Controversy?
In March 2025, a team of Italian researchers made a bold claim: using satellite-based ground-penetrating radar, they discovered a sprawling underground city beneath the Giza Plateau.
According to the Sky History series, their research suggests this hidden complex stretches over 4,000 feet, with eight massive, vertical columns, each plunging more than 2,100 feet deep. The radar images allegedly revealed spiral staircases surrounding these columns and traces of an underground water system.
Their astonishing claim? This underground city could be 38,000 years old — far older than the Great Pyramid itself, which dates back roughly 4,600 years.
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Could This Be the Legendary ‘Hall of Records’?
The concept of a hidden Hall of Records isn't new. In the 1930s, American psychic Edgar Cayce predicted that an ancient library containing knowledge from the lost city of Atlantis was hidden beneath the Sphinx.
The new research revives this idea. According to Sky History, the team believes this newly detected underground network could very well house this mythical library — a discovery that would rewrite human history.
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Skepticism from the Scientific Community
Not everyone is convinced. In fact, most mainstream archaeologists and scientists have criticized these findings.
Professor Lawrence Conyers, a radar technology expert from the University of Denver, stated (via Sky History) that radar signals cannot realistically penetrate 4,000 feet underground. He called the claims “a huge exaggeration” and questioned the reliability of the methods used.
Similarly, renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, Egypt’s former Minister of Antiquities, strongly rejected the study. In an interview with The National (as reported by Sky History), he stated:
"The claim of using radar inside the pyramid is false. The techniques employed are neither scientifically validated nor approved."
Conyers added that only targeted excavations — not satellite radar — can confirm whether anything truly exists below the pyramids.
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Is There Any Historical Basis?
Despite the criticism, the idea of subterranean structures under the pyramids isn't entirely far-fetched.
According to Sky History, historian Dr. Bettany Hughes reported in 2019 that there are “tantalising clues” suggesting that the Sphinx sits atop a network of tunnels and hidden chambers. She speculated that these might connect to the Great Pyramid, potentially leading to undiscovered treasures.
Moreover, civilizations like the Mayans are known to have constructed pyramids over caves and ceremonial chambers, adding weight to the possibility that ancient Egyptians could have done something similar.
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Myth, Misinterpretation, or a Missing Piece of History?
So, is there truly an underground city hidden beneath the pyramids? The answer remains elusive.
While the scientific community demands physical proof through excavation, believers argue that technology may have uncovered something ancient — a secret buried beneath millennia of sand and mystery.
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