The Why Files: Operation Podcast 620: The Lost Labyrinth of Hawara: Evidence of Atlantis in Egypt
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Dec 17, 2025 Explore the mysteries of the lost labyrinth described by Herodotus, buried beneath the sands of Egypt. Discover groundbreaking radar findings revealing vast underground levels and a bizarre metallic object at its core. Uncover the secrets of ancient priests hinting at a civilization far older than pharaonic Egypt. Dive into theories connecting the labyrinth to Atlantis and the enigmatic timeline of human history. Learn about the suppression of research and the potential for new discoveries that challenge our understanding of the past.
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Consistent Ancient Accounts Of Hawara
- Ancient historians like Herodotus consistently described Hawara as an immense multi-level labyrinth surpassing the pyramids.
- This long-running consensus suggests a real monumental complex, not just myth or isolated exaggeration.
Petrie’s Near-Discovery Beneath The Pyramid
- Flinders Petrie excavated Hawara and found a buried entrance under the pyramid, plus massive quartzite chambers.
- He concluded he stood on the labyrinth's roof and missed the deeper levels beneath his feet.
2008 Radar Confirms Subsurface Walls
- Louis de Cordier's 2008 ground-penetrating radar revealed granite walls 40 feet down across about 10 football fields.
- The scan substantiates ancient descriptions and implies extensive buried architecture at Hawara.