Unexplained
Osiris Shaft, Level 3, Giza Plateau
The Osiris Shaft Tunnels: Unmapped Passages to the Great Pyramid
Full Description
The deepest level (Level 3, ~30m below surface) of the Osiris Shaft, discovered by Zahi Hawass in 1999, contains a granite sarcophagus on an "island" surrounded by water from the natural aquifer. From this chamber, partially flooded tunnels extend in the direction of the Great Pyramid.
THE UNEXPLORED:
- The tunnels' full extent is unknown (water prevents exploration)
- They are oriented toward the Great Pyramid's substructure
- They may connect to the Subterranean Chamber or other underground features
- The aquifer flooding makes them difficult to map or access
THE QUESTION:
If these tunnels connect the Osiris Shaft (water table access) to the Great Pyramid's Subterranean Chamber (infrasound generator), they would provide:
- A hydraulic connection (flowing water as conductor/coolant)
- An electromagnetic ground connection (water as conductor)
- An acoustic coupling path (sound travels well through water-filled tunnels)
The granite sarcophagus in the Osiris Shaft — the same Aswan granite used in the King's Chamber — surrounded by water, connected by tunnels to the pyramid, is consistent with a grounding/coupling element in an electromagnetic system.
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