Shaun Higgins - PublicA Physicists Classified Confessions: Energy, Sound, Frequency and Vibration· The Lost Labyrinth of Hawara “The First Kingdom” The lost labyrinth of Hawara, an iconic multilevel structure of epic proportions, one that is far more elaborate that any other structure of the Ancient World, and one that should be given a status that eclipses that of the Giza Plateau. Situated near the pyramid of Amenemhat III in the Faiyum region, this structure was described as an architectural wonder of the “First Kingdom” by Herodotus of Ancient Greece. Though buried beneath layers of sand and time, our newly refined technologies has brought us closer than ever to understanding the true scale of this historical site. The earliest and most vivid descriptions of the labyrinth come from the writings of ancient Greek historians who visited Egypt long after the original structure was built, one that predates the “mud brick” pyramid we see today, with the exception of the structures below the foundations of the crumbling structure. In my opinion, and I am sure that any one with half a brain would agree, the relevant Pyramid was erected over a pre-existing structure that was built by a civilisation that were far more advanced than that of the Ancient Egyptian population that existed during this period of our ancient history. Herodotus, often referred to as the “Father of History,” traveled to Egypt in the 5th century BCE and recorded his awe at the labyrinth’s scale. He claimed it contained 3,000 rooms, half above ground and half below, interconnected in a bewildering fashion that no visitor could navigate without a guide. The subterranean chambers, according to Herodotus, were tombs of kings and sacred crocodiles, inaccessible to visitors, which amplified the reverence surrounding them. Later, the geographer Strabo also described the labyrinth in the 1st century BCE. His writings supported Herodotus’ accounts and added details about its layout, including its large columned halls and elaborate corridors. There are whispers shared between a select few of a deeper mystery to the Labyrinth of Hawara. They involve the Ancient Egyptian references to a civilisation that predated their own dynastic history. In temple inscriptions and priestly records later relayed to Greek historians, the Egyptians spoke of a time before the reign of the pharaohs, an era ruled by divine or semi-divine beings, followed by a lineage of mortal kings whose names are largely lost to time. These early rulers were said to belong to a pre-dynastic civilisation of immense knowledge and sophistication, responsible for establishing many of the sacred traditions and monumental undertakings that later defined dynastic Egypt. Herodotus, during his visit to Egypt in the 5th century BCE, recorded what Egyptian priests told him: that the Labyrinth was constructed as a joint tomb for twelve kings who reigned during this remote epoch. These kings did not belong to the well-known dynasties of recorded history, but to a lineage that existed in the deep past, an era of unity and shared rule, possibly regional lords or divine custodians who governed in concert before the age of pharaonic consolidation. The second, lower level of the Labyrinth, revealed in modern scans to be buried approximately 40 meters underground, is believed to have housed their tombs. These chambers, still unexcavated, are thought to represent a funerary archive of this ancient epoch. While mainstream Egyptology regards such stories as myth or political symbolism, the consistency with which they appear in ancient accounts raises the probability that the Egyptians themselves preserved a memory of a far older, lost civilisation, one whose architectural legacy may still lie hidden beneath the sands of Hawara. The Pyramid was built during Egypt’s 12th Dynasty under Pharaoh Amenemhat III, who ruled during the Middle Kingdom period around 1800 BCE. The first level served as a mortuary temple for the king, located next to his pyramid at Hawara. While the pyramid itself has deteriorated considerably, the labyrinth’s foundations have remained buried and largely intact beneath the surface. The modern world first encountered the remains of the labyrinth in the 19th century through the efforts of archaeologist Karl Richard Lepsius, who mapped part of the site and confirmed its immense size. However, the full scope of the labyrinth remained elusive due to layers of silt and mud from flooding, which had long buried the complex. In the early 20th century, British archaeologist Flinders Petrie excavated at Hawara and made significant contributions to our understanding of the site. He uncovered portions of the labyrinth’s above-ground structure but concluded that most of it had been dismantled in antiquity, with stones repurposed for other buildings, believing that the ceiling of the first underground level to be the foundations and flooring of the above-ground temple complex. Using technologies unknown to most, together with other known remote sensing technologies, a mapping was created of the area south of the pyramid. As shown in the images below, there exists an extensive subsurface grid of geometric structures buried 18 to 40 meters below ground. The images revealed two distinct layers, an upper level (at 18 meters) composed of regular blocks, and a deeper, more extensive level (at 40 meters) displaying massive interconnected rooms and corridors. The color-coded rendering from their scans shows blue structures over red, suggesting multiple levels and confirming ancient claims of dual-layer construction. Although still inaccessible for traditional excavation, the underground layout mirrors descriptions by Herodotus and Strabo, strongly implying that this is indeed the fabled labyrinth. In some of the attached images, a digital reconstruction is shown, visualising how the labyrinth might have looked based on historical accounts and partial excavation data. With a grid-like layout enclosed within a walled perimeter and situated near the pyramid of Amenemhat III, the structure shows a meticulously organised space of chambers, halls, and passageways. The labyrinth’s design was likely inspired by both practical and symbolic needs, guiding religious processions, guarding sacred relics, and possibly representing the Egyptian worldview of order emerging from chaos. Though mostly hidden beneath the earth today, it has re-emerged through the combination of historical writings and modern science. Herodotus’s stories, once seen as exaggerations, now find eerie parallels in the reconstruction imagery……. When the right timing becomes apparent, I will share a detailed and technical article on the technologies used. Yes GPR is involved, but there is far more to this mapping process than what is known by the general public. APRIL 21, 2025