Controversy surrounding the discovery of a large city beneath a pyramid in Egypt.

(CLO) Two scientists recently claimed to have discovered a large city hidden beneath the Giza pyramids, but this claim has been met with skepticism from experts.

The Giza pyramids, built in Egypt over 4,500 years ago, have always fascinated researchers. According to scientists from Italy and Scotland, this underground city is more than 6,500 feet long and ten times larger than the pyramids themselves.

The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. (Photo: Pexels)

Researchers used deep-ground imaging technology similar to radar sonar. The images obtained revealed eight vertical cylindrical structures extending over 2,100 feet and many others located more than 4,000 feet deep.

Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa (Italy) and Filippo Biondi from the University of Strathclyde (Scotland) assert that this discovery could change our understanding of Egyptian history. Nicole Ciccolo, a spokesperson for the project, called it "breakthrough research," opening up new approaches in satellite data analysis and archaeology.

However, many experts have expressed doubts about the accuracy of the research. Professor Lawrence Conyers from the University of Denver, an expert on radar in archaeology, said that this technology cannot scan that deep.

He noted that small structures like caves or hidden chambers beneath pyramids are normal, and cited similar features in the Mayan pyramids. To verify the findings, he proposed conducting "targeted excavations."

The Giza pyramid complex consists of three main pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, named after pharaohs. The pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Great Pyramid, is 480 feet high and 750 feet wide at its base. The pyramid of Khafre, located in the center, is the main subject of recent research.

Previously, in October 2022, a study discovered hidden chambers and passageways inside the Khafre Pyramid using similar technology combined with satellite data.

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