A recent radar study has unveiled a massive underground complex beneath Egypt’s iconic Pyramids of Giza, reigniting theories that they may have served purposes beyond mere tombs.

Researchers Corrado Malanga from the University of Pisa and Filippo Biondi from the University of Strathclyde used Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) tomography to scan the Khafre Pyramid, uncovering an extensive subterranean system stretching two kilometres beneath all three major pyramids.

The findings, detailed in a scientific paper released on March 15, reveal five identical multi-level structures interconnected by geometric passageways. Additionally, eight vertical cylindrical wells, each spiralling downward 648 meters, lead to two colossal cube-shaped chambers measuring 80 meters on each side.

Energy grid or ancient engineering marvel?

The discovery has fueled alternative theories suggesting that the pyramids may have been more than just burial sites. Some theorists believe they could have functioned as energy hubs, an idea previously explored by Nikola Tesla and engineer Christopher Dunn. Tesla speculated that the pyramids might harness Earth’s natural energy, while Dunn proposed in The Giza Power Plant that the structures could convert seismic vibrations into usable energy.

Online speculation and calls for excavation

Social media users were quick to react, with some calling it the “most important discovery of our lifetime.” Others compared the find to science fiction, suggesting links to lost civilizations or even extraterrestrial influence.

While mainstream Egyptologists continue to assert that the pyramids were built as tombs around 2500 BCE using simple tools, the discovery raises new questions. The Khafre Project team has expressed interest in excavation, but Egypt’s government remains cautious about research that challenges historical narratives.

For now, the secrets of the pyramids remain buried—waiting for the next breakthrough to uncover their true purpose.