Zahi Hawass publishes Sphinx tunnel findings despite conspiracy claims. Zahi Hawass presented findings about tunnels under the Sphinx published in scientific articles freely available online 32 drillings were performed under the Sphinx by a team from Kyoto University The tunnels date to 500 BC and contain late period material, not older construction
Zahi Hawass has published findings about tunnels under the Sphinx in scientific articles freely available online. Kyoto University conducted 32 drillings revealing tunnels dating to ~500 BC containing late period material, not older construction. All publications are on academic websites. Claims of hidden photos are false.
Key Facts
- Zahi Hawass presented findings about tunnels under the Sphinx published in scientific articles freely available online
- 32 drillings were performed under the Sphinx by a team from Kyoto University
- The tunnels date to 500 BC and contain late period material, not older construction
- All publications are available through academic websites including Mark Lehner's academia.edu page
- Claims of photos being hidden are false; photos are published in Zahi Hawass's books and online articles
Related site: Great Sphinx of Giza — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
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