#28 - What He Found Inside the Great Sphinx | Robert Temple

What did Robert Temple find inside the Great Sphinx—and why does he believe more than 450 ancient lenses have been misidentified in museums?In this episode of the Ancient Technology Podcast, the author of The Sirius Mystery and Egyptian Dawn shares his experiences exploring the Sphinx and descending into the Osiris Shaft. We discuss unusual stone sarcophagi beneath Giza, possible hidden chambers and lost libraries, and his research into the age of the Egyptian pyramids. We also explore ancient optical technology, the restoration of Esna Temple’s astronomical ceiling, and the Dogon people’s reported knowledge of Sirius B.Which mystery would you like us to investigate further? Share your thoughts in the comments.🎧 Watch More Ancient Technology Podcast Episodes:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57🙏 Support the Podcast:Your support helps us keep these conversations going.YouTube Membership — join for member perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/joinPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal Tip Jar:https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut Tip Jar:https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Episode Highlights1:29 - Introduction2:02 - Who Is Robert Temple?10:10 - Robert Temple’s Background & Early Life25:10 - How Ancient Egypt Captured His Interest35:34 - The Sphinx Mystery: Origins & the Recarved Head42:43 - Are the Giza Pyramids Older Than We Think?55:56 - Inside the Osiris Shaft: Sarcophagi Beneath Giza1:09:45 - Could Hidden Structures Lie Beneath Giza?1:17:56 - The Great Pyramid’s Subterranean Chamber1:22:33 - Were the Egyptian Pyramids Really Tombs?1:30:31 - A Sealed Chamber Beneath the Valley Temple?1:37:59 - Esna Temple & the Rediscovery of Egyptian Astronomy1:53:18 - Sphinx Temple Channels: Clues to Hidden Chambers?2:04:19 - The Hall of Records & Lost Egyptian Libraries2:19:44 - Inside the Great Sphinx: Tunnels & the Risk of Collapse2:30:16 - Ancient Optical Technology: 450 Misidentified Lenses?2:50:46 - The Sirius Mystery: The Dogon & Sirius B3:04:50 - Closing & Outro📚 Sources & Books:Selim Hassan — Excavations at Giza, Vol. X (PDF):https://d1g9lvwdq3dcse.cloudfront.net/images/MFA-images/Giza/GizaImage/full/library/hassan_giza_10.pdf#page=174Robert Temple - The Sirius Mystery:https://www.amazon.com/dp/089281750XRobert Temple - The Sphinx Mystery:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GEAWOURobert Temple - Egyptian Dawn:https://www.amazon.com/dp/071268414XRobert Temple - The Crystal Sun:https://www.amazon.com/dp/0712678883Robert & Olivia Temple - Sphinx: The Ultimate Sphinx Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1913378152

Graham Van Zuilecom is a machinist from Australia. In this episode, he shares how he recreated the “OG” Egyptian vase in aluminium using modern CNC technology. We discuss the machining process, the time and cost involved, the results of our 3D scans, and his plans to make a version in granite.Graham's business: https://cncroutersaustralia.com.au/🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57🙏 Support Links:Join this channel to get access to perks: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/karolypoka/subscribe⁠Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1uChapters:0:00 Intro2:02 Graham’s Machining Background5:38 What Is a CNC Router?11:19 How Graham Got Into Ancient Technology14:49 Measuring Ancient Stonework in Egypt19:21 Ancient Saw Cuts, Core Drills & Abrasives29:13 Serapeum & Abusir Measurements34:28 The Precision of Ancient Egyptian Vases36:24 Can Modern CNC Reproduce the OG Vase?39:55 Making the Aluminium Vase Replica48:55 Machining the Interior, Handles & Exterior01:01:57 The Hardest Part & Cost of the Replica01:13:50 Laser Scanning the Replica01:27:29 Concentricity, Heat Maps & Tolerances01:43:47 Comparing the Replica to the Original Vase01:46:08 The History of Precision Machining01:54:01 Could the Ancient Vases Be Modern Fakes?01:59:33 The Next Challenge: Making It in Granite02:04:24 Chinese Replicas & What “Accurate” Means02:10:15 Final Thoughts & Outro

Dr. Mark Weeden takes us through how cuneiform was deciphered, why Sumerian went unrecognised for decades, and what the Mesopotamian texts actually say about the Anunnaki. We also cover the flood myths, Göbekli Tepe, and whether the Hittites really invented iron.Dr. Mark Weeden: https://ucl.academia.edu/MarkWeeden🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57🙏 Support Links:Join this channel to get access to perks: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/karolypoka/subscribe%E2%81%A0Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1uChapters:0:00 - Intro2:21 - Who is Dr. Mark Weeden8:47 - How writing began13:50 - The earliest tablets, seals, and bureaucracy20:00 - What cuneiform is24:54 - Behistun: three languages on one rock36:06 - Hurrian, Urkesh, and the lion inscriptions39:54 - The Tower of Babel43:57 - Flood stories46:50 - Atrahasis and the gods on strike53:56 - The Anunnaki story & what the texts actually say about the Anunna1:04:52 - Göbekli Tepe1:09:22 - Did the Hittites invent iron?1:22:48 - What is written on Mark's T-shirt?1:26:52 - Closing and OutroResources:Büklükale glass bottle study (Matsumura): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352338175_A_GLASS_PRODUCTION_CENTRE_IN_CENTRAL_ANATOLIA_BUKLUKALE_IN_RELATION_TO_ALALAKH_AND_MESOPOTAMIAThe Egyptian (1954) video clip that Mark mentions:https://youtu.be/5y1ovnPT6wI?si=kccuN4siYani4WlTCult as a Driving Force of Human HistoryA View from Göbekli Tepe: https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/cult-as-a-driving-force-of-human-history/Signlist: https://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/osl/signlist/Overview/index.htmlThe Sculptures and Inscription of Darius the Great on the Rock of Behistûn in Persiaby L.W. King and R. Campbell Thompson: https://archive.org/details/the-sculptures-and-inscription-of-darius-the-great-on-the-rock-of-behistun-in-persia/page/n37/mode/2upManuel d'épigraphie akkadienne by René Labat: https://archive.org/details/manueldpigraphie0000laba/page/n7/mode/2upSeals and signs: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/seals-and-signs-tracing-the-origins-of-writing-in-ancient-southwest-asia/B3C2D400F3F80A7A0162D9035C9C2804?utm_source

Marián Marcis is a surveyor and associate professor of photogrammetry who uses 3D measurement to test long-standing claims about ancient Egyptian stonework. In this episode, we discuss his peer-reviewed experiment in the Aswan quarry, how long the unfinished obelisk would really have taken, the saw marks on the Hordjedef sarcophagus, the famous "overcut" at Karnak, and the symmetry of Ramesses II. We also dive into how photogrammetry works, what it can and cannot tell us, and why a mobile phone is now a serious measuring instrument.Marián Marčiš:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Marian-Marcis-2https://x.com/mariusderomanu3The problems of the obelisk revisited article:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212054823000292🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57🙏 Support Links:Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1uChapters:0:00 - Intro & Welcome1:39 - Meeting in person and working together3:58 - Who is Marián Marcis? Surveyor & photogrammetry specialist7:28 - Why scan rocks? Marián's first trip to Egypt13:45 - What is photogrammetry?39:42 - Scanning Equipment: Cameras and softwares54:22 - What limits accuracy and alternative scanning techniques57:52 - Egypt, the unfinished obelisk, scoop marks & the competing theories1:04:00 - How does the quarrying process look? & Engelbach's experiment1:13:46 - Röder, Lehner & Kruglyakov studies1:18:36 - Marián's own experiment in the Aswan quarry1:24:25 - 15 minutes of quarrying, before & after 3D models1:33:12 - Hatshepsut's obelisk &final remarks1:46:18 - Citizen science & the unfinished sarcophagus of Hordjedef1:51:40 - The circular saw claim2:03:21 - Karnak's sixth pylon: the saw marks & the "overcut"2:09:15 - The colossal Ramesses II hand at Karnak & the original statue2:15:50 - Crown symmetry analysis in Luxor Temple2:19:17 - The Ramesses head: photogrammetry vs LiDAR vs Luma AI2:26:18 - The Serapeum box2:32:24 - Closing thoughts & where to find Marián's work2:35:00 - Members special & Outro

Michael Button is an ancient history graduate and YouTube creator who explores the mysteries, unanswered questions, and alternative interpretations of our ancient past. In this episode, we discuss lost civilizations, Göbekli Tepe, Hawara, ancient engineering, human origins, and how much of our prehistory may still be missing. We also dive into how Michael built a successful YouTube career, the techniques he uses to create compelling videos, and how he researches and develops his topics.Michael Button's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelButton1Members-only Q&A video with Michael Button: https://youtu.be/OiJR7474C8U🙏 Support Links:Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1uChapters:0:00 Intro & Welcome2:45 Visiting the British Museum5:23 Who Is Michael Button?9:01 From YouTube to Joe Rogan11:59 Studying Ancient History at University19:46 Graham Hancock and Alternative Archaeology23:43 Kalambo Falls Structure & Human Species28:41 Who Built the Great Pyramid?32:21 Ancient Sites Michael Wants to Visit34:21 Discoveries Changing the Human Timeline39:20 Neanderthals vs Homo sapiens42:13 How Advanced Was Ancient Human Technology?45:48 White Sands footprints in New Mexico48:57 Göbekli Tepe and the Dawn of Civilization56:57 What Came First: Religion, Astronomy or Engineering?1:01:52 Lost Technology and Ancient Egyptian Precision1:11:26 The Lost Labyrinth Beneath Hawara1:17:07 Is the Egyptian Timeline Wrong?1:23:33 Are Civilizations Cyclical?1:31:55 Flood Myths1:35:16 How Michael Researches For His Videos1:39:32 Building a Successful YouTube Channel1:44:12 Michael's Career Before YouTube1:46:44 Future Videos and Finding New Topics1:53:13 The Mystery of the Longyou Caves1:57:24 The Underwater Pyramids of Cuba2:02:37 What Discovery Could Rewrite Human History?2:05:08 Predynastic Egyptian Stone Vases2:06:05 Where to Find Michael Button2:06:47 Closing & Special Message to MembersSources:Tooth Morphology Research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6520022/Homo heidelbergensis Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_heidelbergensisYunxian Skulls: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/press-office/press-releases/analysis-of-reconstructed-ancient-skull-pushes-back-our-origins-.html

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Martin Odler, Egyptologist and leading expert on ancient Egyptian copper tools. We dig into topics like: the Petrie core and the feed rate debate around its spiral drilling marks, how ancient Egyptians may have used a lathe to produce stone vases, the Giza iron plate and whether it's actually ancient, the Labyrinth of Hawara, and the evidence behind who really built the Great Pyramid. Along the way, we also cover the mysterious empty sarcophagus of Queen Hetepheres, the Sabu disc, and what modern archaeological science can still uncover about Old Kingdom technology.🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57🙏 Support Links:Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1u0:00 - Intro2:29 - Old Kingdom Giza7:40 - Abu Rawash9:55 - The Heit el-Ghurab copper workshop excavation15:16 - Was arsenic added to copper on purpose?21:04 - The speiss discovery at Elephantine33:11 - Experimental archaeology - recreating ancient tools and cuts42:06 - Early iron in Egypt51:53 - The Giza iron plate59:51 - Who built the Great Pyramid?1:08:08 - Underground shafts, satellite scans, and the aliens question1:13:25 - The labyrinth of Hawara1:17:10 - Ancient Egyptian gold & tomb of Hetepheres1:22:20 - Stone quarrying and the myth of primitive technology1:29:52 - Stone tools in the Bronze Age toolkit1:38:40 - The Petrie core & the feed rate debate1:52:20 - Stone vase workshop at Hierakonpolis1:56:26 - Evidence for a lathe2:12:59 - Djoser's 40,000 vases2:17:42 - The Sabu disc and Egypt's lost craft secrets2:26:54 - Martin's opinion on the vase scans2:31:10 - Closing and announcementResources:Petrie quotes: https://gizapower.com/petrie/chris8.htm

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Martin Odler, an Egyptologist and leading expert on ancient Egyptian copper tools, to discuss his newest discovery: the earliest confirmed metal drill ever found in Egypt, dating back roughly 5,300 years.This is Part 1 of our conversation. In Part 2, we get into topics such as the Petrie core, stone vases and lathes, the Giza iron plate, the Hawara Labyrinth, and who really built the Great Pyramid.Part 2 is coming soon, subscribe so you don’t miss it.Dr. Martin Odler's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@martinodler🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57🙏 Support Links:Join this channel to get access to perks: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/karolypoka/subscribe⁠Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1uDr. Martin Odler's books mentioned in the podcast:https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Copper-Tools-Archaeopress-Egyptology/dp/1784914428https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Connections-Archaeometallurgical-University-Archaeopress/dp/1789697409https://www.amazon.com/Copper-Ancient-Egypt-Pyramid-Culture/dp/9004524088Sources:Middle Kingdom: papyrus Reisner II, published in Simpson, William Kelly. Papyrus Reisner II: Accounts of the Dockyard Workshop at This in the Reign of Sesostris I. Transcription and Commentary. Museum of Fine Arts, 1965.New Kingdom: notebook of Dhutmose, published in Hölzl, Regina, Michael Neumann, and Robert J. Demarée. The notebook of Dhutmose: p. Vienna ÄS 10321. Probleme der Ägyptologie 37. Brill, 2018.Chapters:0:00 - Intro2:36 - Who is Dr. Martin Odler? Background & specialization8:14 - Martin's recent research in Egypt14:35 - Should artifacts go back to Egypt?22:28 - Martin's presentation starts24:21 - The earliest metal drill of Naqada28:55 - Bow drill evidence under the microscope36:39 - Analyzing ancient metals – microscope & XRF setup in the Petrie Museum44:09 - Flinders Petrie – his museum, his methods & the pyramid theory he debunked51:34 - Mark Lehner, the Edgar Cayce Foundation & the Hall of Records54:47 - What does it mean to be a "mainstream" Egyptologist? Martin's path to copper tools1:02:55 - The life cycle of Egyptian copper – from ore to recycling1:09:44 - Saws and tube drills1:12:21 - 3 books from Dr. Martin Odler & the earliest Egyptian mirror1:16:06 - Scanning tombs & finds from the Abusir excavation1:22:55 - Interdisciplinary research & working with archaeometallurgists1:29:38 - Dr. Martin Odler's YouTube channel1:30:33 - Martin's recent project at Newcastle University1:34:02 - Myths about Egyptian copper tools, provenance & forgeries1:37:02 - Hidden inscription on a Vienna vase everyone missed1:40:26 - Provenance research1:43:41 - Ancient battle axe blades & inscriptions under the microscope1:51:38 - Outro & a teaser from Part 2

In this episode, precision manufacturing expert Chris King joins us to analyze the 3D scan results of ancient Egyptian vase scans from the Petrie Museum. The data reveals levels of circularity and roundness that are below what the human eye can even detect. According to Chris, simply cannot be explained by hand tools alone. The evidence points to some form of rotational, spindle-based technology that has no place in the current historical record. So who actually made these and how?Artifact Research Fundation: https://www.artifactfoundation.org/Chris' gear: https://chrisking.com/More in-depth scan results here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GRmKVBiGuyphCYseciM7k?si=70raUhLTRg28IfqvlcyB7wShining 3D: https://www.shining3d.com/metrology-solutions🙏 Support Links:Join this channel to get access to perks: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/karolypoka/subscribePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1uChapters:0:00:00 - Intro0:01:41 - The Petrie Museum Scanning Project & First Results0:08:30 - Were These Vases Made by Hand?0:18:55 - Heat Maps, Polishing Patches & the Lip Feature0:22:38 - The Precision of the Vases, Who Made Them & When?0:38:50 - 3D Printer or CNC Machine Replicate Them?0:46:18 - Evidence of Hand Tools & Spindle Technology0:51:10 - Ending & Outro

In this episode I sat down with Kyle Allen, who many of you will know from the BrothersOfTheSerpent Youtube channel he runs with his brother Russell, exploring ancient mysteries, megalithic sites, and the deep history of our civilization.In this episode we dug into what the T-shaped pillars actually tell us at Göbekli Tepe, how reliable the current dating of the site really is, who the people behind these megaliths might have been, and why Göbekli Tepe continues to challenge the mainstream timeline of human history.🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57Brothers of the Serpent: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cgn5GAi5MqHOyuXQ7Plhz?si=3ee7b4cde5a0402e Sources:* Tepe Telegrams Website: https://www.dainst.blog/the-tepe-telegrams/* Unesco Document (Annexes): https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1572/documents/* Enclosure H (Cat Enclosure): https://www.dainst.blog/the-tepe-telegrams/2017/05/26/introducing-enclosure-h-welcoming-a-new-member-to-the-goebekli-tape-family/🙏 Support Links:Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcastPayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnologyRevolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1uCHAPTERS:0:00:00 - Intro & Welcome0:01:47 - How the Fascination with Göbekli Tepe Began?0:02:32 - The Midden Mound0:04:34 - Klaus Schmidt, Stratigraphy & the Earthquake Evidence0:08:28 - The Dating Problem0:14:17 - Grinding Stones & Ancient Re-Excavation0:17:10 - The Lithic Styles0:25:45 - Clovis, Primitive Tools & Megaliths0:35:44 - Roof Pillars & Debunking the Myths0:46:30 - Who Actually Carved the Pillars?0:52:08 - It was Deliberately Buried?1:03:19 - Who Built It? & Karahan Tepe's Ancient Kitchen1:15:57 - The Lithic Link Between Turkey and Egypt1:18:05 - Guinness Break1:18:56 - The Lithic Link Between Turkey and Egypt1:39:05 - Criticism and Truth1:42:22 - 3D Scanning Artifacts1:47:24 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Kyle1:48:15 - Outro

Dan Richards is the mind behind DeDunking, a channel dedicated to discussing alternative history through a skeptical and evidence-driven lens. His approach rejects the usual sensationalism often attached to these topics and instead relies on science, logic, and speculation that stays rooted in the evidence at hand. Rather than blindly accepting extraordinary claims or dismissing them too easily, Dan examines where the arguments are strong, where they fall apart, and where real questions still remain. 🔗 Dan Richards on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DeDunking 🎧 Check Out Other Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5w7ZZHKlr0Ro64uA-ZH3uvSNyzsCKO57 🙏 Support Links: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgM_Z6LX9upwutrJveOPSA/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancienttechnologypodcast PayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/ancienttechnology Revolut tip jar: https://revolut.me/krolybsy1uSHOW NOTES:00:00 - Intro01:22 - Dan’s Response to the Vase Scan Video03:25 - Dan’s Journey into Alternative History06:43 - Dan’s First Reaction to UnchartedX’s Vase Videos10:27 - Vase Perfection15:45 - The Vase Project, Scientists Against Myths, and Debunking Culture23:32 - Graham Hancock’s Measurements of the Great Pyramid25:57 - Red Flags in the Vase Scans35:39 - How Dan Met Jimmy Corsetti38:34 - Dr. David Miano and Differing Opinions48:42 - Ancient Apocalypse, Netflix, and Underwater Structures56:25 - The Pyramid Scan Project01:00:16 - The Sphinx Theories01:08:20 - Which Pyramid Theories Feel Most Legit?01:14:02 - Geopolymers and the Arguments Around Them01:23:47 - Carbon Dating01:30:02 - Dan’s Research Techniques01:38:40 - The Antarctica Map, Sailing, and Naqada01:42:10 - Cocaine Mummies and High-Technology Tools01:50:13 - Getting into Museums Like Petrie and the Provenance Problem01:54:57 - Closing Thoughts🔗Resources:Scientists Against Myths: https://www.youtube.com/@ScientistsAgainstMythsNetflix - Ancient Apocalypse: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22807484/History of GRANITE: https://www.youtube.com/@HistoryforGRANITEAncient Architects: https://www.youtube.com/@AncientArchitectsJoe Rogan Experience #2231 - Jimmy Corsetti & Dan Richards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbW6FTU69bw&t=2554sUnchartedX: https://www.youtube.com/@UnchartedX