Archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery at an ancient Egyptian cemetery near the Giza pyramid complex.

Utilizing ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), experts uncovered a mysterious underground anomaly.

This discovery, detailed in a study published in Archaeological Prospection, suggests the presence of previously unknown archaeological remains.

The research, led by a collaborative team from Higashi Nippon International University, Tohoku University, and the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) in Egypt, focused on the Western Cemetery in Giza.

This cemetery, known for its mastabas—a type of ancient Egyptian tomb—is an important burial site for royalty and high-ranking officials.

The surveys revealed an intriguing anomaly beneath a flat, unexplored area within the cemetery, Newsweek has reported.

At a depth of up to 6.5 feet, a shallow L-shaped structure measuring around 33 feet by 49 feet was discovered. This structure, likely an entrance, appeared to have been backfilled with sand after construction.

Deeper beneath the surface, between 16 and 33 feet down, lies a larger structure measuring approximately 33 feet by 33 feet.

While the exact nature of this deeper structure remains uncertain, it could potentially be related to burial practices.

Written by B.C. Begley