The Mataha-expedition researched the lost labyrinth of Egypt at Hawara. A colossal temple described by many classic authors like Herodotus and Strabo, to contain 3000 rooms full of hieroglyphs and paintings. A legendary building lost for 2 millenia under the ancient sands of Egypt. Bringing the highest level of technology to unlock the secrets of the past. The sand of Hawara was scanned earlier this year (February-March 2008) by the Belgian Egyptian expedition team. Although ground penetrating techniques are used by archaeologists for years, the Mataha-expedition (Mataha = labyrinth in Arabic) was the first to apply this technology at Hawara, to solve the enigma born in the Renaissance for once.
Mataha Expedition: lost labyrinth of Egypt scanned - results unveiled Tue 28.10.2008
Alive-(What Box) Member # 10819
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Wow!! I just noticed this!
I've been waiting for this
I just knew it wasn't just a myth
Good find Tigerlily.
Djehuti Member # 6698
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^ I barely remember such a legend. I wonder what such a finding will entail. Also, do you think there is any connection with Crete or ancient Minoa with the labyrinth part of the legend?
Alive-(What Box) Member # 10819
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quote:Originally posted by Djehuti: ^ I barely remember such a legend.
It took a second for me to realise the significance and remember the legend aswell.
quote:I wonder what such a finding will entail. Also, do you think there is any connection with Crete or ancient Minoa with the labyrinth part of the legend?
I have little doubt that there is one.
Alive-(What Box) Member # 10819
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quote:Originally posted by Djehuti: ^ I barely remember such a legend. I wonder what such a finding will entail. Also, do you think there is any connection with Crete or ancient Minoa with the labyrinth part of the legend?
Don't the ancient Greeks say there is?
Djehuti Member # 6698
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^ From what I remember, the Greeks associate the Minoan labyrinth with King Minos as a way of containing the Minotaur. Although the palace of Knossos of Crete appears to be labyrinth like in design. But again, considering the ancient cultural connections between Crete and North Africa I am not surprised.
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