Ancient Carvings May Reveal Hidden Second Sphinx Near Giza
Archaeologists have long studied the enigmatic Dream Stele, an ancient stone inscription positioned between the paws of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Now, Italian researchers propose that this 3,000-year-old artifact contains a cryptic clue pointing to a hidden twin monument buried deep beneath the sands of the Egyptian desert.
Geometric Alignments Point to Buried Structure
Filippo Biondi, leading a team of researchers who previously claimed to uncover massive underground structures beneath the Giza Plateau in 2025, revealed on Thursday that they have identified what they believe to be a second Sphinx. Speaking on the Matt Beall Limitless podcast, Biondi explained that lines drawn from the pyramids to the known Sphinx create precise geometric correlations pointing to an identical mirrored location.
'We are finding precise geometrical correlation, 100 percent of correlation, in this symmetry,' Biondi stated. 'We are very confident to announce this… we have a confidence about 80 percent.'
Using advanced satellite radar technology capable of detecting subtle ground vibrations, the team claims data indicates a massive structure concealed beneath a 180-foot-high mound of hardened sand. Biondi emphasized this mound is composed of solidified sand rather than natural bedrock, suggesting artificial construction.
Satellite Scans Reveal Underground Network
Preliminary scans show vertical shafts and passageways strikingly similar to those already documented beneath the original Sphinx. Dense vertical lines in the data are believed to represent the solid walls of underground shafts rather than empty voids. Beyond the possible second Sphinx, Biondi believes these findings hint at something even more substantial—an extensive underground complex beneath the entire Giza Plateau.
'Down underneath the Giza Plateau, there is something very huge that we are measuring,' he revealed. 'There is an underground mega structure.'
The Dream Stele, also known as the Sphinx Stele, was erected between the front paws of the Great Sphinx by Pharaoh Thutmose IV around 1401 BC during Egypt's 18th Dynasty. While traditionally interpreted as political propaganda reinforcing the ruler's divine right to the throne, Biondi and his team suggest the carvings showing two sphinx figures may be more literal than symbolic.
Mirrored Alignment Across the Plateau
Biondi explained that when researchers traced a line from the center of the Khafre Pyramid to the existing Sphinx, the alignment created a precise geometric path across the plateau. When this same alignment was mirrored from the center of the Great Pyramid, it pointed directly to another location on the opposite side—the exact spot where scans now suggest a second Sphinx may be buried.
Satellite images of the Giza plateau reveal a distinctive mound on the surface at this location. 'That small mountain has a height of approximately 108 feet,' Biondi noted. 'The first Sphinx sits slightly below the surrounding surface, in a shallow depression, so it is possible the second Sphinx could be hidden beneath this higher mound.'
The team is currently comparing elevations between the known Sphinx and the mound to determine whether their heights align properly. 'We have to study this more carefully,' Biondi acknowledged. 'It makes sense to compare the elevations, but we are still analyzing the data.'
Symmetrical Underground Features
Scans of the original Sphinx have previously revealed a network of shafts and chambers beneath the monument. Biondi now believes these features are mirrored beneath the suspected second structure, with preliminary images showing not only vertical shafts but also horizontal passages extending from deeper underground sections.
'There is an incredible symmetry between the first and the second,' Biondi emphasized, describing what he called 'incredible symmetry' between both structures.
According to the researcher, the vertical features seen in scans do not represent empty openings but rather the dense outer walls of underground shafts. Scans of what the team calls the third, and lowest, shaft have also revealed horizontal tunnels branching outward, mirroring similar routes previously identified beneath the first Sphinx.
Fieldwork and Future Exploration Plans
Despite the compelling data, Biondi stressed that fieldwork remains essential before any definitive conclusions can be made. 'For the second Sphinx, it is important to go in situ with geologists and carefully study the mound,' he explained. 'We are very confident that it is not bedrock.... the sand has been solidified.'
The team has already begun preparing formal plans for on-site investigation. 'We have located some special entrances where we can work in situ,' Biondi revealed. 'It means that we have written a project proposal that can be submitted to the Egyptian authorities.'
In their project proposal, researchers have specifically indicated that several shafts are visible between the first Sphinx and the Khafre pyramid. They have identified two or three shafts in the area, including one particularly large shaft that appears to be blocked by debris.
Biondi noted this debris was measured during field visits and appears to obstruct deeper access points. The debris, according to Biondi, can also be easily removed, potentially allowing safe access to the underground structures below and opening what he described as entrances into a larger underground network beneath the plateau.
While uncertainties remain, the combination of ancient carvings, geometric alignments, and modern scanning technology has created what researchers believe is compelling evidence for a second Sphinx waiting to be uncovered—a discovery that could reshape our understanding of ancient Egyptian monument construction and the true extent of the Giza complex.
