Social media is buzzing with speculation over a mysterious complex discovered just five miles south of Egypt’s iconic pyramids.
What exactly was found near the pyramids?
A Google Maps user recently shared a puzzling discovery on Reddit’s r/AlternativeHistory—a seemingly unmarked complex located precisely five miles south of the Khufu pyramid in Giza, Egypt.
With coordinates marked at 29°54’23″N 31°08’02″E, the structure has led users to ask: “What in the Stargate is this?”
The user noted that the site isn’t labeled on any official maps, adding to the intrigue.
The screenshot has since gone viral, igniting a wave of speculation about the site’s origins and purpose.
Theories range from military use to alien technology
Internet users quickly jumped in with their interpretations. Some suggested it could be:
- A military ammunition bunker
- An anti-aircraft missile or radar installation
- A secret radar station
- Or even, jokingly, an eccentric billionaire’s art project
One user referenced a similar image shared on the site Virtual Globetrotting back in 2005, where it was speculated that the structure might be an SA-2 missile battery—a Cold War-era Soviet surface-to-air missile system.
According to this theory, the placement of the revetments (protective embankments) and elevated radar mounds could indicate a strategic military installation designed for better desert coverage.
More than just ancient wonders around the pyramids
While Egypt’s pyramids remain one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world, the Giza Plateau and surrounding desert have long been home to modern developments—some known, others more secretive.
This isn’t the first time Google Maps has led to bizarre theories.
Just recently, another strange sighting—a disc-shaped object found in New Mexico—sparked rumors of UFOs and alien crash sites.
The object appeared partially covered by vegetation and was later dismissed by some as a satellite calibration target.
So, what is it really?
Despite the lively debate, no official confirmation has been provided about the nature of the site near Giza.
Given its symmetrical design and strategic location, many lean toward a military or communications-related explanation, but without formal records, the truth remains hidden.
Until then, the structure joins the long list of Google Maps mysteries—some debunked, others forever unexplained.