Under the Pyramids: Inside the Giza Cave Network | Ancient Architects

In this video, I'm taking a look at the Tomb of the Birds, Tomb NC2 on the western margins of the Giza Plateau, which from the outside looks like a somewhat regular Ancient Egyptian rock-cut tomb structure, but inside it hides a secret – the entrance into Giza’s underground labyrinth of tunnels.

I’ll be giving you the historical background regarding this subterranean world, and then, thanks to some exclusive footage from Geoffrey Drumm of the 'Land of Chem' YouTube channel, you’ll get to take a look inside.

All images and video footage in this video are either my own, come from Google Images, Google Earth, from the Land of Chem or from the sources listed below.

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Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:51 The Tomb of the Birds
2:06 Historical References
6:00 Zahi Hawass on the Tombs
9:06 Andrew Collins at the Tombs
14:40 Zahi Hawass Explores the Caves
16:10 What We Know For Sure
16:28 New Footage from The Tomb of the Birds
26:27 Concluding Remarks

Sources:
Andrew Collins website article 2:

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[jonnyspratt]

How is it possible that the entire cave network has not been completely mapped out at this point? The Giza plateau must be the most studied archaeological site in history and yet there's an entire underworld that no one has thought might hold some secrets? Baffling

[Pelidude]

Many years ago, the 1960's, when there was a metaphysical bookstore on every other corner and the power of the pyramids was all the rage in the flower power community (which I was a part of, lol.) We knew the Nile passed in front of the pyramids and many parts were hauled in that way as you have said in other vids. We knew there was a labyrinth of caves. Now here's how that all added up to us (the fun part). The Nile would flood the caves and the water under the pyramids is what actually gave them their mystical powers. The pyramids gathered the power with their perfect geometry and the water would focus the power up through the golden capstone. From there it radiated out and did varying things depending on who you talked to, so Lord knows what. Many people believed all this. I was one to just take things at face value and say okay fine. When all the metaphysical bookstores finally closed up we kind stopped thinking about. Now here I am, 70 years old and someone is finally talking sense about all those same things again without all the "woo woo." Thanks!

[Joedoeswhat]

Just imagine being back in the heyday of Egypt sitting back in your backyard having a beer and looking at the stars or even better taking a walk down the main boardwalk of any of these beautiful cosways . And being surrounded by all the beautiful Architecture around you. It must have been something else

[zwebb]

In classic academic style, Hawass refuted Collins' discovery at first. Then claimed it as his own.

[Aaron]

Love your videos! They are always so informative and enjoyable. These vids inspired me to visit Egypt and it changed my life!

[Ryo_Dragon]

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING IT REAL. IT IS TRULY REFRESHING TO HEAR SOMEONE WHO ADMITS WHEN THINGS ARE "UNKNOWN" INSTEAD OF PUSHING THE MAINSTREAM NARRATIVE.

[TheTikiMan]

I'm calling Chem's footage "The Blair Pyramid Project." I was holding my breath everytime he panned back around.

[conniebenny]

Yet again you manage to make a fascinating video on a topic previously unknown to me! Terrific stuff!

[Chris.Davies]

From Google:
Caves are natural; tunnels are man-made (or animal or insect made - that is, they are constructed, and not 'formed'). Caves are irregular in shape, have large caverns and narrow passages; a tunnel is more typically roughly the same diameter throughout.

[JMMRanMA]

Could it be that these sometimes modified but mostly natural caves and tunnels are the source of the legend of a massive underground city containing the treasury that includes the Emerald Tablet of Thoth? This is another fascinating mystery of ancient Egypt, brought to the rapt attention of the netizens by Matt Sibson, the Sherlock Holmes of Ancient Egyptian archaeological matters. Thanks, Matt, you never let your viewers down.

[Pbavtor]

I've instantly subscribed to Geoffrey's chann! Thanks for the recommendation!

[diptanudeb]

Brother, please make a documentary on the hoyasaleshwara temple architecture, south India. The amount of detail and technology used to make these temples is just breathtaking. Especially the sculptures and status, which are still a mystery to the researchers that how they had achieved such a scale.

[barrywalser]

Another great explore. Thanks for bringing this to us Matt!

[Angelazul]

If Sahi Hawass is involved, don't expect to find anything that will dictate who really built the pyramids. He is in charge of deciding what is made public and what stays a secret.

[WilliamHarbert]

Given the geology and climate/paleo climate conditions, the cave systems could be quite extensive: More discoveries ahead. The footage was amazing, thanks for your presentation.

[lostpony]

Check out the awesome footage. So great to shoot your own! Just what we need are your eyeballs there in petson directing the camera. Superb. Thanks!

[SteelTwilight]

Those water channels cut inside the NC-2 roughly worked natural cave area are worth a much closer look, as they look deliberately cut. Would be interesting to know if the ancient Egyptians perhaps used the cave as some sort of natural drain.

[nancyM-Boo]

Hi Matt😍hope you are well.
Enjoy this type of video on Egypt. There is mystery, a trip with Giovanni Cavilglia (sp?)Pictures! And, Henry Salt and much more. Thank you for another mystery history at Giza Matt.
❤✌

[calvingifford]

Looking forward to the time when Sahi Hawass is out of the picture and this cave, as well as the rest of Egypt, can & will be explored properly.

[RedRisotto]

After all this... nobody noticed the perfect carving of Mike Tyson done by aliens on the whole left part of the screen at 12:06 ?
Science people! You have to pay attention!

Matt, thank you for the video. I sent the link to Mike Tyson to show him that he is special and should do good.