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.
Zahi Hawass publishes Sphinx tunnel findings despite conspiracy claims
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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
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Hawass affirmed the presence of three tunnels inside Sphinxegypttoday.com
Hawass affirmed the presence of three tunnels; the first exists above the back of the statue and was discovered in 1937 by the French engineer ...
[PDF] The Secrets of the Sphinx: Restoration Past and Presentgizamedia.rc.fas.harvard.edu
In 1979, we opened these tunnels. The first tunnel is located behind the head of the Sphinx, cut into the mother rock about six meters. The second tunnel is ...
Great Sphinx of Giza Tunnels and Chambers - Madain Project (en)madainproject.com
In 1980 Zahi Hawass and Mark Lehner opened this passage (Shaft D) on the floor level in the north-west hind part of the sphinx. This was initially reported by ...
The tunnels and chambers of the Great Sphinx of Giza Part 2 - Death ...thegreatsphinxofgiza.com
It was during this period, in 1980, that Mark Lehner and Zahi Hawass were to uncover a real tunnel in the Great Sphinx, hidden under the limestone masonry at ...
Extended: Rhizomatiks are exhibiting the artwork recursive at Kyoto ...rhizomatiks.com
Originally unveiled in 2024 at OMOTESANDO CROSSING PARK in Tokyo, recursive will be exhibited once again at Kyoto University. The work expands ...
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