A New Twist in the Giza Mystery: Satellite Tomography Pinpoints Location of a Second Sphinx
Just one month ago, in late March 2026, the Giza Plateau once again captured the world's attention. Italian researchers Filippo Biondi and Corrado Malanga of the Khafre Pyramid Project announced that satellite scans had revealed evidence of a massive subterranean structure beneath one of the plateau's mounds. Their data suggests that vertical shafts, horizontal tunnels, and dense walls may be hidden there—forming a near-exact replica of the underground complex beneath the famous Great Sphinx. Geometric analysis has revealed a state of perfect symmetry, with lines drawn from the centers of the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre to the existing Sphinx mirroring exactly toward this new location. At the time, their confidence in the find was estimated at approximately 80 percent. The scientists also cited ancient texts, such as the Dream Stele from 1401 BCE, which mentions the existence of two sphinxes.
Now, this unfolding story has taken a significant step forward. On April 26, 2026, Professor Biondi published an update that immediately went viral online. "We found the second sphinx—and this time it is 100% real!" he wrote. The team processed a new series of high-precision radar tomographies and identified the structure's location with millimeter accuracy. A satellite image was attached to the post, showing the anomaly zone highlighted with bright lines and arrows against a blue background of tomographic noise, along with coordinates and annotations. The orientation of the discovery is perfectly symmetrical to both the first Sphinx and the Great Pyramid. "Incredible symmetry!" Biondi emphasized. Researchers are currently deploying facial recognition algorithms to determine whether the monument depicts a known pharaoh or an entirely new figure.
With a touch of irony but underlying seriousness, Biondi has now appraised the probability of the second sphinx's existence at 105 percent. A comprehensive disclosure of all data, imagery, and conclusions is scheduled for June 21, 2026, at the "Giza—The Hidden City—The Final Act" conference in Bologna. The event will feature presentations from Biondi himself, Professor Malanga, and Dr. Nicole Ciccolo.
Despite the excitement, the discovery remains a hypothesis that requires ground-level verification. Back in March, the team submitted a proposal to Egyptian authorities to conduct geological surveys, clear potential entrances, and inspect blocked shafts. No one is rushing to start digging, as archaeology demands meticulous care and patience. Nevertheless, the fact that modern satellite technology can "see" through dozens of meters of sand is already revolutionizing how the Giza Plateau is studied.
While every new scan provides critical details, a final verdict can only be reached through physical excavation. If the hypothesis is confirmed, Giza could reveal an extensive network of underground structures that was previously only a matter of speculation. For now, the world awaits the June conference, hoping that science is about to gift us another significant piece of ancient history.
