Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-dat...
Approach with caution. In March 2025, a group calling itself the “Khafre Research Project” posted visual information online about the pyramid of Khafra at Giza. The group claims that Synthetic Aperture Radar (or SAR) scans at Giza have revealed “structures” beneath the pyramids. Using digital modelling (and some AI), they suggest that Khafra’s pyramid and the Giza plateau hide many more chambers. There are a couple facets to this.
The 2022 article publishing raw data about SAR scanning at Giza: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/14/20/5231
Overview of claims and evidence: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pyramids-of-giza-new-discovery-structures/
I don't usually do "debunking" content or engage with pseudoscience directly. If you'd like to learn more about the truth vs fiction, consider following these creators:
Milo Rossi (Miniminuteman): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TgAp_Ry6dcM
Stefan Milo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=341Lv8JLLV4
Flint Dibble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQMfGuKgTwU
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Another Royal Tomb! Abydos | Hatshepsut | Bastet Tooth and more discoveries
News from the Field (2025) Part 2. The past excavation
season has been extraordinarily productive. Beyond the new royal tomb of
Thutmose II we also have a SECOND royal tomb, at Abydos! The Grand Egyptian
Museum is finally opening in full. And archaeological teams throughout the land
have uncovered wonderful things. We also remember some prominent scholars who
passed away recently.
Chapter times and links to discovery reports with photos:
00:22 – New tombs at Asasif https://southasasif.wordpress.com/2024/11/01/discovery-announcement/.
02:21 – New tombs at Dra Abu Naga https://www.facebook.com/tourismandantiq/posts/pfbid02eqYh7RAiCqrxxDir9Pvbhu4YV1samnfLLtdJUfgNqvNbF6mVHWYkMGHTWixL7efjl
04:31 – Hatshepsut’s Valley Temple discoveries https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/538198.aspx
09:08 – Karnak Treasure Hoard https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/541255.aspx
10:50 – New tombs at Saqqara https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/537986.aspx
12:29 – Bastet Tooth, ancient predator https://www.sci.news/paleontology/bastetodon-syrtos-13673.html
and https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2024.2442472
13:52 – Gold Mines in the Eastern Desert https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/posts/pfbid024ATNP7GsdFwC35EgngA7Ys51MrwjrzsMPvPMXkty4oMt1SLC46g1tmRBVSEfpyXEl
15:28 – The Grand Egyptian Museum OPENING https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1238/539361/Egypt/Tourism/A-world-gem-Grand-Egyptian-Museum-set-for-grand-op.aspx
20:18 – Obituaries 2024 & 2025.
31:24 – Breaking News: New Royal Tomb at Abydos https://www.egyptindependent.com/royal-cemetery-from-second-intermediate-period-and-pottery-workshop-discovered-in-sohag/
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204: Sety's Last Journey
After a reign of approximately eleven years, the Horus Men-Ma’at-Ra (Sety I) passed to the west. He died in reasonably good health, and studies of his mummy reveal a tall, physically robust individual. So, what killed him? We explore these questions, and the history of his Memorial Temple, where the King’s body lay in state ready for burial…
Music by Bettina Joy de Guzman www.bettinajoydeguzman.com.
Music and interludes by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.net.
Music by Luke Chaos www.chaosmusick.com.
Additional music “Sety’s Funeral” by Ihab Mahna https://www.instagram.com/imahna/.
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Who Wants to Visit Egypt? November 2025 Tour Announcement
SOLD OUT FOR 2025.
It's time to visit Egypt again. In November 2025, we are doing a 9-day visit to Luxor for the "Glories of Thebes!" Starting in Cairo (with the GEM) we head south to visit the Valley of the Kings, Memorial Temples, Deir el-Medina, Abydos, Karnak, and so much more.
Note: Future tour groups will be smaller than previous years (because I don't have to travel so far, from NZ, anymore). Places are limited, so get in touch!
If you're interested and want to add extra days in Cairo for pyramids, Saqqara, etc, let AWT know in your contact email. Things can always be arranged!
Logo image: Scene from the tomb of Thutmose III, which we visit on a special permit.
The November tour is now sold out. Please stay tuned for future trips!
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Egypt's New Royal Tomb Discovery with Dr. Chris Naunton. What's next?
News from the Field 2025, Part 1. In February 2025, the breaking news was the discovery of a royal tomb. An archaeological mission working in Luxor are confident they have located the grave of King Thutmose II. The tomb itself was discovered in late 2022, and the team announced it publicly in 2023. I reported on that initial find in the news roundup for that year. Now, another season has passed, and the team’s work has come to fruition...
I am also joined by Dr. Chris Naunton, former Director of the Egypt Exploration Society, who was discussed the new find on his blog, and joins us to share some wider context and speculation.
Music interludes by Keith Zizza and Luke Chaos.
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Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.
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