Medieval Islamic accounts describe pyramids storing treasures and knowledge. Ibn Wahshiyya (cited by Al-Maqrizi) recorded pyramids contained talismans, treasures, idols, bodies of Egyptian kings Pyramids reportedly contained celestial knowledge, medicinal drugs, poisons, and all Egyptian sciences Entrances to pyramids were 40 cubits below ground on each side, 100 cubits from center
Medieval Arabic accounts describe pyramids filled with talismans, treasures, bodies of kings, celestial knowledge & medicinal drugs. Ibn Wahshiyya (via Al-Maqrizi) recorded entrances described as 40 cubits deep on each side. These texts mention treasures including gold, crystal, and weapons inside. Caliph Al-Ma'mun broke into the Great Pyramid in 820 AD, not Al-Mutawakkil.
Key Facts
- Ibn Wahshiyya (cited by Al-Maqrizi) recorded pyramids contained talismans, treasures, idols, bodies of Egyptian kings
- Pyramids reportedly contained celestial knowledge, medicinal drugs, poisons, and all Egyptian sciences
- Entrances to pyramids were 40 cubits below ground on each side, 100 cubits from center
- Pyramids described as 100 cubits tall and 100 cubits wide at base
- Al-Maqrizi recorded accounts of Caliph Al-Mutawakkil's attempt to breach a pyramid in 9th century AD
- They found 1,000 gold dinars (weighing 37.5g each) behind 20-cubit thick walls
Related site: Giza Necropolis — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Ancient Accounts of the Labyrinth (s) In Egypt Hawara & Giza by DeDunking