Bottom Quote by Zahi Hawass
![“I have found a shaft, going 29 meters [95 feet, approximately] vertically down into the ground, exactly halfway between the Chefren Pyramid and the Sphinx. At the bottom, which was filled with water, we have found a burial chamber with four pillars. In the middle is a large granite sarcophagus…” quote by Zahi Hawass](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/16e/zahi-hawass-29602_bottom_i-have-found-a-shaft-going-29-meters-95_959795.jpg)
“I have found a shaft, going 29 meters [95 feet, approximately] vertically down into the ground, exactly halfway between the Chefren Pyramid and the Sphinx. At the bottom, which was filled with water, we have found a burial chamber with four pillars. In the middle is a large granite sarcophagus which I expect to be the grave of Osiris, the god,”
About This Quote
Source Field Report: Giza Excavation, 2003
A deep shaft was discovered near the Pyramid of Khafre, revealing a water‑filled burial chamber with a granite sarcophagus possibly belonging to Osiris.
In simple terms: A hidden tomb near the Sphinx may hold Osiris’s sarcophagus.
Key Takeaway
Investigate and preserve the find.
Themes
archaeology
Egyptology
mythology
discovery
Mood
intrigued
respectful
Type
historical
exploratory
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- academic publication
- tourist education
- heritage protection
Key Concepts
burial practices
water tables
ancient engineering
religious symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about ancient Egyptian burial customs?
- How can modern technology aid preservation?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation of the sarcophagus’s identity remains speculative.
