Researchers using advanced radar technology have identified potential evidence of a second Sphinx buried beneath the Giza Plateau, alongside a possible underground megastructure. The findings, led by Italian researcher Filippo Biondi, suggest symmetrical correlations with the existing Great Sphinx, though no excavation has been conducted to confirm the discovery.
Core Findings and Reactions
Biondi, a radar engineer, stated he is '80 percent confident' the detected structure could be a second Sphinx, based on satellite-based radar scans and geometric alignments. The claim gained traction after the Daily Mail published an article suggesting the discovery, which went viral on social media. However, archaeologists and Egyptologists have dismissed the claims, citing a lack of peer-reviewed validation and Egyptian authorities' silence on the matter.
Expert Skepticism
Zahi Hawass, Egypt’s former minister of antiquities, rejected the assertions, stating the area has been extensively studied without prior evidence of a second Sphinx. Other experts argue the radar data may have been misinterpreted, emphasizing that no excavation or official approval supports the claims. The absence of peer-reviewed research further complicates the credibility of the findings.
Historical Context
The claim references the ancient 'Dream Stele,' a stone slab placed between the Great Sphinx’s paws around 1400 BC, which some interpret as depicting two sphinx figures. Biondi’s team also detected vertical shafts and horizontal passages beneath a sand mound, mirroring features beneath the existing Sphinx. However, without physical evidence, the theory remains speculative.
Next Steps
Egyptian authorities have not approved or announced any discovery, and no excavation has been planned. The lack of official endorsement and peer-reviewed studies leaves the claim in a state of uncertainty, pending further investigation.