Theories claim Osiris Shaft is true tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, not Great Pyramid. Herodotus specifically described the tomb containing the resting place of Khufu (also spelled Kufu or Cheops), the pharaoh credited with building the Great Pyramid The Osiris Shaft sarcophagus is described as far more impressive than the 'crude, shoddy stone box' found in the Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid's hidden void was discovered in 2016 (published 2017) but has not been physically explored as of the video (approximately 10 years later)

Some researchers suggest the Osiris Shaft may be the true tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, not the Great Pyramid. Herodotus specifically described Khufu's tomb as featuring a moat and island structure — matching what was found in the Shaft. The sarcophagus there is described as far more impressive than the 'crude stone box' found inside the Great Pyramid. The Great Pyramid's hidden void was discovered in 2016 but remains unexplored after roughly a decade. Additionally, four pillars with hieroglyphs from the Shaft apparently aren't displayed in the Cairo Museum. The Egyptian market is estimated at $2 to $6 billion annually, making questions about what happened to artifacts from this site even more pressing.

Key Facts

  • Herodotus specifically described the tomb containing the resting place of Khufu (also spelled Kufu or Cheops), the pharaoh credited with building the Great Pyramid
  • The Osiris Shaft sarcophagus is described as far more impressive than the 'crude, shoddy stone box' found in the Great Pyramid
  • The Great Pyramid's hidden void was discovered in 2016 (published 2017) but has not been physically explored as of the video (approximately 10 years later)
  • Theories suggest the Great Pyramid may never have been built as a tomb for a pharaoh
  • Four pillars with hieroglyphs described at the Osiris Shaft are reportedly not displayed in the Cairo Museum
  • The 2011 estimate valued the black market for Egyptian antiquities at $2 to $6 billion per year

Related site: Osiris Shaft — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: Egypt’s Osiris Shaft Mystery: This Shocking Update Will Disturb You by Bright Insight