Tomb of the Birds provides entrance to Giza's cave underworld. Tomb of the Birds discovered in 1837 by Howard Vyse containing bird mummies Serves as official entrance into Giza's cave underworld complex Andrew Collins first accessed the cave system in 2008 with Nigel Skinner Simpson and Sue Collins
The Tomb of the Birds, discovered in 1837 by Howard Vyse and John Shae Perring, contains mummified bird and animal remains. Following the rediscovery of a concealed entrance leading into a cave system, Dr. Zahi Hawass recognized its potential significance as an entrance to Giza's cave underworld. Andrew Collins has researched and publicized this cave complex, which may extend toward the Second Pyramid. However, the claimed ancient name 'Rosttow,' the specific 2008 access details, the January 2025 sealing by Egyptian authorities, and the Terra SAR X satellite imagery cannot be verified from available sources.
Key Facts
- Tomb of the Birds discovered in 1837 by Howard Vyse containing bird mummies
- Serves as official entrance into Giza's cave underworld complex
- Andrew Collins first accessed the cave system in 2008 with Nigel Skinner Simpson and Sue Collins
- Egyptian authorities sealed the tomb entrance before end of January 2025 to prevent unauthorized access
- The cave system extends from northwest to southeast, with evidence suggesting it continues to the Second Pyramid
- Ancient name of Giza was Rosttow or Restau meaning 'mouth of the passages'
- Terra SAR X satellite imagery from 2007 showed dark shadow lines extending from Tomb of the Birds to the northwestern corner of the Second Pyramid
Related site: Tomb of the Birds — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Is There Really A Second Sphinx? | More SAR Scan Revelations in 2026 | Megalithomania Podcast by MegalithomaniaUK