Brian Forster was the first to bring this to my attention, as shown to him by his guide Yousef, whose father played in these shafts as a child, even swimming in some of them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba6G9vyhVFU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba6G9vyhVFU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba6G9vyhVFU)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vihLxTVGJ3Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vihLxTVGJ3Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vihLxTVGJ3Y)
In researching these tunnels I used the landmarks shown in the videos above, and Brian's comments that they were between the Sphynx and the 2nd pyramid to locate the area on google earth -
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/A51Watcher/Image8_zpsfftk0rr4.png)
As we can see there are many 'well shaft' openings along the causeway in that area that connect to horizontal shafts.
Further research shows that early explorers to the area discovered the 1rst level of these horizontal shafts and called it a subway shaft and commented on the water found in some of the chambers connected to these shafts -
http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/piramides/tumba_osiris/shafted4.htm (http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/piramides/tumba_osiris/shafted4.htm)
"Our interest in the Rosicrucians... is in their fervent belief in the existence of a Hall of Records at Giza. Indeed, the organization claims to be in possession of ancient maps which show the underground network of tunnels and chambers under the Sphinx, as revealed by their founder, H. Lewis Spence."
I recommend reading all 9 pages of the above document, well worth the read.
Further research led me to some fellows who have been investigating these underground waterways since 1978 -
http://earthmilkancientenergy.com/ch4.htm (http://earthmilkancientenergy.com/ch4.htm)
... another great read of all pages whose research indicates there are also underground waterways leading to the GP as well.
Lot of evidence here for underground waterway passages leading to the pyramids carved in the bedrock long ago.
John Anthony West (of re -dating the Sphinx fame) confirms for us that the Osirion is flooded to this day through carved well shafts through the stone floor in the center of the complex, that allows underground water to enter.
He also confesses he has no idea of why and what for -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad6bTF6Er-0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad6bTF6Er-0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad6bTF6Er-0)
Most members that follow this type of thing know my observations and opinions relating the GP with water with lots of evidence pointing to this.
My theory is it was a pump to deal with flooding after the great flood.
Another recent theory out there is it was a pump to move floodwater to a man- made lake to be used for irrigating crops.
Others contend it was a device to split hydrogen from water.
The link above contends that in typical pyramids, interiors vary slightly. All have descending passages below ground level, small underground chambers and connections to underground water.
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/A51Watcher/4-26_zpsqq7vnhx7.jpg)
Further credence is given to the hydrogen theory by means of the blocking doors in the airshafts which appear to display signs of electrolysis. -
(http://www.gizapower.com/Gantenbrinks%20door.jpg)
(http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/imagenes_piramide/piramide_ing_door1.jpg)
Which of course could be easily accomplished with a Bagdad battery -
(http://www.technischesmuseum.at/res/00/00/39/64/0000396432-Big-Display-Crop.jpg)
...considering how simple it is to accomplish splitting hydrogen from water -
(http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l595/A51Watcher/Image9_zpsjh6uch9z.png)
So with evidence that these drains might be wells instead of drains, I might be willing to go along with the hydrogen theory, but still the machinery in the Antechamber must be accounted for, and the next question becomes what would they use hydrogen for?
Pharoah's Pump
(https://scontent.flas1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12565347_10205693914215225_8408701558610205533_n.jpg?oh=34ab8d6e563959aefcbb7bb30d4c440d&oe=573E7F7D)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FrUnBS-tTfY/StEFYpyDvHI/AAAAAAAAAzI/wwDzA1qRIqA/s320/camara.gif)
http://luxelementum.blogspot.com/2011_04_01_archive.html
"There is an incredible 'Lost' underground city located beneath the Pyramids of Giza, and despite the fact that only a few know about it today, it was extremely well documented in the past.
The mysterious Giza Plateau is even more mind-boggling once you realize the ancient city of Memphis (modern-day Giza) is filled with subterranean passageways, shafts, a cavern system and chambers which hold in their walls, thousands of years worth of history together with countless artifacts.
However, Egyptian authorities are not willing to reveal what is found beneath Giza to the general public, like many other discoveries made throughout the years in Egypt.
...One of those discoveries took place in Egypt, where a massive subterranean tunnel system with chambers and rooms was discovered below the surface of the Pyramid Plateau.
A genuine history of what happened beneath the sands thousands of years ago is not present in mainstream teachings of our civilizations past, and reflection of that are the countless discoveries made in the last decades which clearly indicate, history as we know it is only partial.
In order to understand the enigmatic underground 'city' located beneath the Giza Plateau, we venture out the Fayum Oasis district located a few miles outside the Memphis Nome. It is noteworthy to mention that in the past, Lake Moeris bordered the Fayum Oasis and just at its shores was the enigmatic Labyrinth described by Herodotus as "an endless wonder to me."
It is said that the mysterious 'Labyrinth' of impressive size, contained up to 1500 rooms and an equal amount of subterranean chambers which the Greek philosopher was not permitted to inspect.
According to the keepers of the Labyrinth, "the passages were baffling and intricate", created in order to keep the countless ancient texts and scrolls safe in the many underground chambers."
Much more to the story at the link -
http://www.ancient-code.com/there-is-an-incredible-lost-underground-city-beneath-the-pyramids-of-giza/ (http://www.ancient-code.com/there-is-an-incredible-lost-underground-city-beneath-the-pyramids-of-giza/)
https://www.rt.com/viral/363197-giza-pyramid-mysterious-chambers/
Pyramid scheme: Mysterious chambers found hidden in ancient Giza structure
Published time: 18 Oct, 2016 15:38
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http://www.ibtimes.com/mysterious-hidden-chambers-discovered-egypts-great-pyramid-giza-2433377
Mysterious Hidden Chambers Discovered In Egypt's Great Pyramid Of Giza
BY BRIANA SEFTEL @BRIANASEFTEL ON 10/18/16 AT 12:21 PM
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/two-mysterious-secret-chambers-discovered-9064891
Two mysterious 'secret chambers' discovered inside Egypt's Great Pyramid using cosmic rays and space particles
18:44, 17 OCT 2016 UPDATED 08:25, 18 OCT 2016
BY RACHEL BISHOP
The pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-YnAafoY4
What may be troubling and perplexing more than anything here, is that the names Hawass, and Lehner, are being associated with antiquities once again, as if the world forgot the failure of Hawass, and the boot licking done by Lehner for thirty plus years in regards to the faux field of Egyptology.
Im in agreement with A51, and Steven Myers to some degree.
I addition to basic observation of hydrological features in the GP and the surrounding remaining works, we can surmise water was definitely a factor in the explanation, but for me, the single apparatus weve seen within the GP being the only part of a possible mechanism in the entirety of it is strange, considering its enormous size....other chambers, passages would and should eventually be found since such a large edifice would have been used to full potential by any advanced engineers from our distant past.
Cheers
Le
Quote from: space otter on October 19, 2016, 03:31:35 PM
https://www.rt.com/viral/363197-giza-pyramid-mysterious-chambers/
Pyramid scheme: Mysterious chambers found hidden in ancient Giza structure
Published time: 18 Oct, 2016 15:38
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http://www.ibtimes.com/mysterious-hidden-chambers-discovered-egypts-great-pyramid-giza-2433377
Mysterious Hidden Chambers Discovered In Egypt's Great Pyramid Of Giza
BY BRIANA SEFTEL @BRIANASEFTEL ON 10/18/16 AT 12:21 PM
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/two-mysterious-secret-chambers-discovered-9064891
Two mysterious 'secret chambers' discovered inside Egypt's Great Pyramid using cosmic rays and space particles
18:44, 17 OCT 2016 UPDATED 08:25, 18 OCT 2016
BY RACHEL BISHOP
The pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG-YnAafoY4
Quite interesting find they made sky. I have been following this story for about a year now and still no further results on what may be causing the different cooling.
Quote from: Littleenki on October 19, 2016, 04:06:10 PM
What may be troubling and perplexing more than anything here, is that the names Hawass, and Lehner, are being associated with antiquities once again, as if the world forgot the failure of Hawass, and the boot licking done by Lehner for thirty plus years in regards to the faux field of Egyptology.
Im in agreement with A51, and Steven Myers to some degree.
I addition to basic observation of hydrological features in the GP and the surrounding remaining works, we can surmise water was definitely a factor in the explanation, but for me, the single apparatus weve seen within the GP being the only part of a possible mechanism in the entirety of it is strange, considering its enormous size....other chambers, passages would and should eventually be found since such a large edifice would have been used to full potential by any advanced engineers from our distant past.
Cheers
Le
Good points Le.
Another theory I have seen recently proposes that the builders poured water into various stages of the Pyramid during construction to check the level accuracy of that stage, perhaps performed on each and every stage.
Then, the water was drained through the center down to the basement and drain.
Sounds reasonable to me.
The curious mechanism we see called the antechamber shows clear signs of wear and tear, along the edges where roped would have been had it been used to haul up the heavy granite slabs used in the kings chamber level, which has since been crudely repaired.
I also accept this as reasonable.
But still, the question of a slot running down the middle of the grand gallery and beyond, the exact size to fit the 3 granite plugs lodged at the bottom of this slot, must be taken into consideration.
From the wear and tear on the antechamber we can see this slot was directly connected to the machinery in the antechamber.
So premeditation of their function(s) is clear.
Their ultimate purpose is not.
Quote...such a large edifice would have been used to full potential by any advanced engineers from our distant past.
Quite right. Such an undertaking would be extremely well planned and thought out with an important purpose in mind.