Scan reveals monumental chambers 80m by 50m at depths matching ancient accounts. Bedrock begins at 18 meters below surface Network of monumental spaces includes halls measuring 80 by 50 meters Giant corridors descend to depths of 40, 60, 80, 100 meters and beyond
Discovery beneath Egypt's Hawara: Ground-penetrating radar and other non-invasive surveys suggest extensive underground structures near the pyramid of Amenemhat III. Ancient authors including Herodotus and Pliny described halls full of columns, twelve palace-like spaces, and complex vertical arrangements. Recent research at the site has found correlations between survey data and ancient textual descriptions of the legendary Labyrinth. Archaeological work continues to verify the extent of these underground chambers.
Key Facts
- Bedrock begins at 18 meters below surface
- Network of monumental spaces includes halls measuring 80 by 50 meters
- Giant corridors descend to depths of 40, 60, 80, 100 meters and beyond
- Ancient authors described enormous halls full of columns, twelve palace-like spaces, and 90 steps between levels
- Scan data correlates precisely with ancient textual descriptions of the Labyrinth
Related site: Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Ancient Authors Described Giant Halls and 90 Steps Between Levels. The Scans Match. by The Cosmic Summit