Newly documented subterranean staircase cut into bedrock near Abu Rawash descends to water. Located in the Egyptian desert near Abu Rawash Staircase cut directly into solid bedrock, built thousands of years ago Water found at the bottom with stairs continuing deeper into the water

Near Abu Rawash, a staircase in solid bedrock descends to water with steps continuing below. Bats and small birds live in the narrow chamber with circular tool marks and a side shaft. 🦇

Key Facts

  • Located in the Egyptian desert near Abu Rawash
  • Staircase cut directly into solid bedrock, built thousands of years ago
  • Water found at the bottom with stairs continuing deeper into the water
  • Bats and small birds observed living inside the chamber
  • Circular tool marks evenly spaced across the walls
  • Chamber width measured at approximately 3 feet using a laser measure
  • Light shaft noted bringing daylight from above into the underground chamber
  • Side shaft branching off the staircase also documented