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Podcast Syllabus: Joe Rogan Grills Renowned Archaeologist Over Giza Pyramid Mystery
In a dramatic confrontation, Joe Rogan took on Egypt's former Minister of Antiquities, Dr. Zahi Hawass, on his podcast, doubting a controversial discovery beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Internet sensation erupted in March as a team of Italian researchers released satellite images appearing to reveal massive vertical shafts more than 2,000 feet under Khafre, one of the three ancient pyramids. The images fueled speculation about hidden chambers or structures buried deep below.
Dr. Hawass, a vocal critic of these findings, appeared on Rogan's podcast this week to promote his latest book. Although the conversation started off cordial, it turned heated when Rogan brought up the satellite images.
"I've investigated this," Hawass said sternly. "No one can guarantee these images are accurate. I asked every person who knows about radar and ultrasound - every science whiz working with me. They all said, 'This is total crap. It cannot happen at all.'"
Rogan then queried whether Hawass fully grasps the technology behind the satellite imaging. Dr. Hawass admitted he is not a scientist himself.
Viewers quickly took to social media, labeling Hawass a disappointment. One Joe Rogan fan account posted, "Zahi Hawass is full of it. Joe Rogan did a great job exposing him."
The debate centers on the claims made by Corrado Malanga (Pisa University), Filippo Biondi (University of Strathclyde), and Egyptologist Armando Mei, who shared satellite images showing vertical shafts beneath the Khafre pyramid. These findings have yet to undergo peer-review or be published in a scientific journal.
Rogan, however, found the images "fascinating," emphasizing how researchers used tomographic radar to map internal structures, including the Tomb of Osiris. Malanga, Biondi, and Mei's research is creating ripples in the archaeological community as they speculate about a hidden city beneath the pyramids.
Dr. Hawass argued that radar technology cannot penetrate beneath the pyramid to the degree the Italian researchers suggest, stating that it only captured data about 50 feet below the Tomb of Osiris.
"Right, but it's showing that at least for 50 feet, the imaging is accurate," Rogan responded. "So what makes you believe those scientists over the team from Italy?"
Hawass replied that the scientists he consulted told him the technology was unreliable. Rogan countered by stating that these are scientists as well.
The tension between the two remained high as Hawass dismissed the Italian scientists, citing his own research and a press release he issued, explaining that the base of the Khafre Pyramid is 28 feet of solid bedrock, making underground structures impossible in his view.
However, recent reports illustrate the discovery of numerous unknown structures beneath Khafre. The debate continues as the public eagerly awaits the final conclusion.
Assets:
- Revolutionary underground archaeological discovery
- Radar technology used for mapping hidden chambers and structures
- Speculation of a hidden city beneath the pyramids
- Controversial opinions from renowned archaeologists
- Turkish Get-Up Workout for Core Strength and Improved Posture (optional)
The debate regarding the alleged discovery of hidden chambers or structures beneath the Khafre pyramid continues, with Joe Rogan and Dr. Zahi Hawass at odds. Hawass, skeptical of the radar technology used by Italian researchers Corrado Malanga, Filippo Biondi, and Egyptologist Armando Mei, dismissed their findings, stating that the technology is unreliable. Rogan, however, found the images "fascinating" and challenged Hawass' assertions, questioning why he would trust one set of scientists over another. The emergence of this news in the science and technology sector has also stirred uppop-culture discussions, with fans taking to social media to express their opinions. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the news, speculation about a hidden city beneath the pyramids persists, fueled by the intrigue of pop-culture and the mystery surrounding celebrity archaeologists like Dr. Hawass.
