Shock As ‘Vast City’ Found Under Pyramids

A recent announcement from a team of European researchers has stirred both global intrigue and skepticism following their claim of a significant underground discovery beneath the Pyramids of Giza—one of the most renowned archaeological landmarks in the world.

There’s allegedly a “vast city” underneath the structures, according to a new report.

In a presentation held in Italy, Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa and Filippo Biondi of the University of Strathclyde in Scotland introduced radar-based imaging that they believe reveals an expansive subterranean network beneath the Giza plateau. According to their findings, this system of tunnels and chambers extends more than 6,500 feet in total length and, if verified, would be roughly ten times larger than the visible pyramids themselves. Such a discovery could substantially reshape current understandings of ancient Egyptian society.

In this specimen image, we are observing a tremendous amount of structure showing the "coiling" nature of this phenomenon. The scientists confirm there is no chance this is a natural formation nor an artifact of SAR doppler FFT. https://t.co/8sjGM85Ghu pic.twitter.com/fISy6VaSHx

— Brian Roemmele (@BrianRoemmele) March 23, 2025

Their data indicates that beneath the Pyramid of Khafre, eight immense cylindrical shafts plunge more than 2,100 feet deep. These shafts are reportedly connected by spiraling pathways and larger, cube-shaped spaces. Similar formations appear to be present under the pyramids of Khufu and Menkaure, implying the existence of a connected, city-like structure. The researchers speculate that these hidden features might correspond to the mythical “Halls of Amenti”—a legendary domain mentioned in ancient Egyptian lore.

By merging satellite radar imaging with seismic vibration data, the team created high-resolution 3D renderings of what they interpret as buried structures beneath Giza. Project spokesperson Nicole Ciccolo described the findings as revolutionary, claiming the technology “redefines the boundaries” of both remote sensing and archaeological study.

Yet, many experts remain cautious. The research has not undergone peer review or been published in a recognized academic journal, and some specialists have already questioned the accuracy of the radar data and the plausibility of detecting features at such extreme depths.

Professor Lawrence Conyers, a specialist in ground-penetrating radar at the University of Denver, expressed skepticism to The Daily Mail, stating that current technology is unlikely to detect objects that far below the surface. While he conceded the possibility of underground features—some perhaps even older than the pyramids themselves—he characterized the idea of a vast hidden city as “a huge exaggeration.”

Conyers also pointed out that ancient civilizations, like the Maya, often built temples over natural caves, using them for symbolic or ceremonial purposes. This, he suggested, could explain the presence of subterranean spaces without invoking grand or fantastical interpretations.

Constructed nearly 4,500 years ago, the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure were royal tombs and have long attracted both academic inquiry and mythic speculation. Located just outside Cairo, they remain central to ongoing archaeological efforts.

Although the possibility of a buried city has captured the public’s imagination, experts emphasize that only continued research—and eventually, physical excavation—can determine the truth of these claims. As Professor Conyers remarked, ‘My take is that as long as authors are not making things up and that their basic methods are correct, their interpretations should be given a look by all who care about the site,’ he explained.

‘We can quibble about interpretations, and that is called science. But the basic methods need to be solid.’”

The research team intends to pursue its investigations throughout 2025, with more detailed findings and footage from their March 15 presentation expected to be released soon.

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