Could vast underground libraries containing the entirety of ancient Egyptian knowledge be hidden beneath the pyramids of Egypt?
A recent theory suggesting the existence of an ancient underground library beneath the Pyramids of Giza has sparked heated debate within the scientific community.
Mysterious Radar Discoveries
Using ground-penetrating radar, researchers claim to have detected mysterious cylindrical objects buried more than 2,000 feet beneath the 4,500-year-old Pyramid of Khafre in the Giza complex.
This discovery has fueled speculation that the pyramid may be built atop the legendary “Hall of Records,” a long-rumored ancient repository of lost wisdom and knowledge from Egypt’s storied past.
Some believe that this mythical library contains invaluable texts, offering insights into the mysteries of one of history’s greatest civilizations.
Scientific Skepticism
However, does such a library truly exist?
Speaking to MailOnline, Dr. Roland Enmarch, an Egyptologist at the University of Liverpool, dismissed the idea, stating, “It’s a fascinating concept that ignites the imagination, but it is by no means a scientific fact.”
“I’ll believe it when credible evidence supports its existence,” he added.
The first person to introduce the term Hall of Records was Edgar Cayce, an American mystic known for his metaphysical studies on ancient civilizations, including Egypt, El Dorado, and Atlantis. However, his theory was never accepted by mainstream scholars.
Dr. Nicholas Brown, an Egyptologist at Yale University who recently published a study on King Tutankhamun’s tomb, also rejected the idea. He compared it to the lost city of Atlantis—an entirely fictional concept first described by the Greek philosopher Plato over 2,300 years ago.
“There is no evidence whatsoever of a Hall of Records in ancient Egypt, and since it’s often linked to Atlantis—a myth with no historical basis—it’s clear that this is just another pseudoarchaeological claim,” he told MailOnline.
The Problem with Pseudoarchaeology
Dr. Brown expressed frustration with such claims, stating, “My work is based on tangible facts and data, so I quickly grow tired of these pseudo-scientific theories.”
Dr. Melanie Pitkin, an Egyptologist at the University of Sydney, also dismissed the notion, pointing out that there are no archaeological, artistic, or literary records supporting such a claim.
Meanwhile, Dr. Jane Draycott, a lecturer in ancient history at the University of Glasgow, emphasized that the myth has “no historical foundation.” Instead, she urged researchers to focus on more concrete areas of study.
“There are many surviving temple libraries—or at least their remains—so scholars should concentrate their efforts there,” she stated.
She went on to call the alleged findings beneath the Pyramid of Khafre “complete and utter nonsense.” She also emphasized that any credible discovery must be published in a peer-reviewed journal, a rigorous process requiring evaluation by independent experts.
Dubious Research and Official Rejection
The claims were put forth by two Italian researchers—Corrado Malanga and Filippo Biondi—who are supposedly affiliated with the University of Pisa and the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. However, no verifiable academic credentials in Egyptology or archaeology have been found for them.
In 2022, they published a report detailing their use of radar scans to explore the Giza Pyramids. The images they presented appear to come from a recent presentation in Bologna, which has since gained media attention.
Over the weekend, their assertions of massive underground libraries made headlines but were swiftly debunked by experts.
Dr. Zahi Hawass, a renowned archaeologist and former Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, dismissed the claims as “fake news” spread by “a group of amateurs.”
“All of this information is completely false and has no scientific basis whatsoever,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.
“The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has not granted permission to any individuals or institutions to conduct research inside or outside the second pyramid,” he added.
Furthermore, he refuted the claim that radar technology was used inside the pyramid, stating that such a technique would not produce the results being claimed.
Final Verdict: Pseudoscience and Conspiracy Theories
Dr. Draycott voiced further skepticism, saying, “I’m always wary of people who falsely claim affiliation with academic institutions, attempt to enter specialized fields without proper expertise, and suddenly claim to have discovered something that has eluded generations of trained experts.”
“Until these claims are verified by specialists with the necessary credentials, they remain nothing more than pseudoarchaeology and conspiracy theories,” she concluded.
Despite the excitement generated by these controversial theories, mainstream scholars remain firm: no credible evidence supports the existence of a hidden underground library beneath the Pyramids of Giza.
