Conspiracies:
The Pyramid and the Sphinx
By Steven N Ng
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"The most beautiful thing we can experience is
the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science."
- Albert Einstein
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Egypt has long been the source of countless conspiracies, ranging from ancient lost civilizations to extraterrestrial
markers. The reason for this focus is likely because Egypt is the most romanticized ancient civilization, and also
because it is home to the mystical Great Pyramid of Giza, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. This
article will describe some of the conspiracies surrounding the Sphinx and the Pyramid.
The Riddle of the Sphinx
Most of the conspiracy theories revolving around the Sphinx usually involve its age. The Sphinx is generally
accepted to have been built along with the Pyramids of Giza around 2500 BC. It is even accepted that the face of the
Sphinx bears the likeness of Khafre (Chephren), the Pharaoh during that time.
However, there was no written record from that era regarding the Sphinx or its construction. In addition, the human
head of the Sphinx is small in relation to the rest of the body, indicating that the head bearing Pharaoh Khafre's
likeness could have been carved out of a larger lion's head. These points led some researchers to believe that the
Sphinx could have been built much earlier by a more ancient civilization, thus starting a whole host of conspiracy
theories.
Geologist Dr. Robert Schoch and author John Anthony West made a case that the erosion marks on the Sphinx
appears not to be made by wind or sand, but by water, such as falling rain. They used evidence of other structures
in the Giza area to prove their point. If this were true, the construction of the Sphinx could then be dated back to at
least 5000 BC, when the area still received substantial rainfall, in contrast to desert conditions later on.
In his official website, Director of the Giza Monuments Dr. Zahi Hawass provides various points suggesting that the
evidence used in proving Dr. Schoch's theory is flawed.
Adding to the conspiracies surrounding the age of the Sphinx, writers Graham Hancock and Robert Buvaul provide
evidence in their book Message of the Sphinx that the creation of the Sphinx and Pyramids can be pushed back as
far as 10,500 BC using astronomical data.
Secret of the Pyramids
The Pyramids of Giza have been the objects of many conspiracies over the years. Many people believe that the
Pyramids are a link to an ancient lost civilization, and may still contain evidence to prove it. Many conspiracy theories
regarding secret chambers and passageways within the pyramids exist to this day.
These conspiracy theories became even more widespread in 1993, when Dr. Zahi Hawass announced that the Great
Pyramid of Khufu was to be closed to the public for a year. The reason given for the closure was to facilitate
cleaning, conservation and restoration of the interior chambers in the Great Pyramid.
However, conspiracy theorists believe that the Egyptian authorities had uncovered evidence of a lost civilization in
the Pyramid, and were secretly excavating it to reveal more information.
During the conservation process in 1993, robots were used to explore the small ventilation shafts leading from the
"King's Chamber" and the lower "Queen's Chamber" in the Great Pyramid. An intriguing discovery was made:
partway through the shafts of the "Queen's Chamber" were "doors" with handles.
In order to prove the transparency of their work and debunk any conspiracies, Dr. Zahi Hawass decided to partner
with National Geographic to explore beyond the "doors", and provide a live telecast of the exploration to the rest of
the world.
After much publicity, the expedition commenced, with footage telecast live around the world. During the last minute of
the show, a camera was sent in a hole made in the "door" of the shaft, revealing another "door" behind it. And that
was when the show finished. Conspiracy theories started sprouting, asking the following questions: "What's behind
the 2nd door? Why did the show end so abruptly? What are they hiding from us?"
Steven maintains the informational website Wonders of Ancient Egypt at http://www.nekhebet.com . Do visit if you
want to find out more about the wonders of Egypt such as the Pyramids and the Lighthouse; or mysteries such as
mummifcation and conspiracy theories; or its religion and history.
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