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Joe Rogan sits down with Ben from Uncharted X for an in-depth exploration of ancient mysteries, focusing on Egypt's lost labyrinth, the Sphinx, megalithic architecture worldwide, and evidence suggesting advanced prehistoric civilizations. They discuss groundbreaking scans revealing massive underground structures, the sophisticated engineering encoded in ancient monuments, and how recent discoveries are challenging conventional archaeological timelines.
The Lost Labyrinth of Hawara and the Metallic Object
Ben discusses the mysterious labyrinth at Hawara, Egypt, described by ancient historians as greater than the pyramids. Recent scans have revealed a massive underground structure with multiple levels extending 60-70 meters below ground. Most intriguingly, a 40-meter-long metallic tic-tac-shaped object has been detected in a central atrium. The structure sits below the water table, making excavation challenging, but Ben argues it represents one of the biggest mysteries in human civilization that desperately needs investigation.
- The labyrinth was described by ancient historians like Herodotus as having 3,000 rooms and being greater in magnificence than the pyramids
- Ground-penetrating radar found the structure in 2015-2017, but the report was initially suppressed by Zahi Hawass
- Space-based scans revealed a 40-meter-long metallic tic-tac-shaped object in a central atrium about 40-50 meters below ground
- The structure appears to be free of water at deeper levels despite being below the water table
" This might be one of the biggest mysteries in the entire human civilization record. "
" Could you imagine if they get in there and they really do find a recovered spacecraft? What do we do then? "
" If I was a president, that would be my number one priority. "
The Resistance to Alternative Archaeological Ideas
Throughout the episode, Ben and Joe discuss the academic resistance to alternative archaeological theories. They explore why establishment figures like Zahi Hawass have suppressed discoveries and why younger academics influenced by open-minded researchers may eventually shift the field. The conversation touches on how the internet and platforms like Joe's podcast have democratized access to these ideas, expanding the talent pool beyond traditional academic gatekeepers.
- Academic establishment has a vested interest in maintaining current narratives about civilization's timeline
- Universities and academic gatekeeping are relatively new concepts in human history
- Major breakthroughs in science typically come from outside-the-box thinking, not establishment figures
- Next generation of academics growing up with alternative perspectives may embrace new evidence
" That's a crime against humanity. A little bit, I think so. "
" The history of civilization is one of those things that hasn't changed a whole lot in about 100 years. Like the idea that civilization started with the Sumerians and the Mesopotamians 6,000 years ago and now we're here. That idea has been around for a long time. "
" They are so bitchy to each other. When anybody has any sort of an idea that's heterodox, any sort of an idea that's outside of the narrative that they've been teaching forever, they attack each other's reputation. "
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