SAR Scan Detects Massive Structures Beneath Pyramid of Khafre. Italian research team used synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology to scan Pyramid of Khafre (middle pyramid at Giza) Claims of massive subterranean structures detected: approximately 600m deep, 80m x 80m chambers Eight shafts reportedly connect to two large chambers beneath the pyramid

Italian researchers using SAR claim to detect massive chambers ~600m deep beneath Khafre pyramid. However, known chambers didn't appear in scans, and natural caves in the bedrock could be misinterpreted. Methodological concerns raised. Verification needed.

Key Facts

  • Italian research team used synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology to scan Pyramid of Khafre (middle pyramid at Giza)
  • Claims of massive subterranean structures detected: approximately 600m deep, 80m x 80m chambers
  • Eight shafts reportedly connect to two large chambers beneath the pyramid
  • The technology uses micro-movements and Doppler effect on seismic waves
  • The 2022 study on the Great Pyramid showed similar SAR methodology but did not match muon detection results
  • Known chambers like the King's Chamber did not appear in the scan data
  • Errors in the original paper: incorrectly stated pyramid is made of granite instead of limestone
  • Skepticism raised about the methodology, transparency, and the renderings derived from raw scan data
  • Giza plateau bedrock contains natural caves and fissures that could be misinterpreted as voids
  • The structures would be entirely within the water table if they exist at the claimed depth

Related site: Pyramid of Khafre — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.