alkemical
03-22-2007, 02:02 PM
"Tomb of Osiris" Blue Sarcophagus Lid (http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page1947.html?theme=light)
These rare photographs were taken inside the "Tomb of Osiris" at the Giza Plateau, Cairo, Egypt. The "Tomb of Osiris" complex is more commonly known as the "Water Shaft". The entrance to this tomb complex is situated due west of the Sphinx on the Causeway (see first photo taken in 1999). Lots of local trash is often seen at this entrance way even to this day (UNESCO, where are you?).
Descending down from the entrance, there are three levels (or chambers) of this tomb complex which can be reached. It can be a very treacherous and frightening descent down the various shafts and levels especially in complete darkness (totaling approx 33 meters in total depth). The second level of the Water Shaft features a large chamber with 7 sub-chambers. Inside one of the west wall sub-chambers is a remarkable and large black sarcophagus (see second taken in 1999). The glow sticks were used to mildly illuminate the sarcophagus in the pitch darkness while the photo was taken.
Peering inside this coffer, one can see yet more trash (see photo 3 taken in 2002). Continuing and descending further down the shaft, one reaches the third level of the Tomb of Osiris complex. This third level is so far below the surface of the Giza Plateau, it reaches the underground water table. Therefore the third level chamber is partially submerged under water. This chamber was the star attraction in the 1999 live FOX Television "Opening The Lost Tombs" show. The main feature of this chamber is of course the unique sarcophagus which is fully submerged with water. The lid of the sarcophagus was rigged and roped and ready for lifting for the FOX TV show (see photos 4 and 5 taken in 1999 on the eve before the live televised broadcast).
Unseen or unobserved on television (and pretty much elsewhere) is the fact that the lid of this sarcophagus is clearly BLUE in color, perhaps being made from lapis lazuli stone (perhaps from the Blue Desert in the Sinai). As far as I know, a blue stone sarcophagus lid is extremely rare (perhaps even non-existent) amongst ancient Egyptian artifacts. But uncommon Egyptian artifacts are often overlooked by the alternative community, in the same manner that the 'flying machine' hieroglyphs from the Temple of Seti I in Abydos were given the focus of attention although inches away are even more bizarre glyphs which remain completely ignored even after a decade.
Anyway, I thought listeners might like these photos of the blue sarcophagus lid from the Tomb of Osiris. A full set of high-res images from this tomb complex can be found at our Giza Plateau Coast Club (http://www.gizaplateau.com/). I look forward to and welcome any comments.
--"Capstone"
contact@gizaplateau.com
(Pictures on site, i couldn't link)
These rare photographs were taken inside the "Tomb of Osiris" at the Giza Plateau, Cairo, Egypt. The "Tomb of Osiris" complex is more commonly known as the "Water Shaft". The entrance to this tomb complex is situated due west of the Sphinx on the Causeway (see first photo taken in 1999). Lots of local trash is often seen at this entrance way even to this day (UNESCO, where are you?).
Descending down from the entrance, there are three levels (or chambers) of this tomb complex which can be reached. It can be a very treacherous and frightening descent down the various shafts and levels especially in complete darkness (totaling approx 33 meters in total depth). The second level of the Water Shaft features a large chamber with 7 sub-chambers. Inside one of the west wall sub-chambers is a remarkable and large black sarcophagus (see second taken in 1999). The glow sticks were used to mildly illuminate the sarcophagus in the pitch darkness while the photo was taken.
Peering inside this coffer, one can see yet more trash (see photo 3 taken in 2002). Continuing and descending further down the shaft, one reaches the third level of the Tomb of Osiris complex. This third level is so far below the surface of the Giza Plateau, it reaches the underground water table. Therefore the third level chamber is partially submerged under water. This chamber was the star attraction in the 1999 live FOX Television "Opening The Lost Tombs" show. The main feature of this chamber is of course the unique sarcophagus which is fully submerged with water. The lid of the sarcophagus was rigged and roped and ready for lifting for the FOX TV show (see photos 4 and 5 taken in 1999 on the eve before the live televised broadcast).
Unseen or unobserved on television (and pretty much elsewhere) is the fact that the lid of this sarcophagus is clearly BLUE in color, perhaps being made from lapis lazuli stone (perhaps from the Blue Desert in the Sinai). As far as I know, a blue stone sarcophagus lid is extremely rare (perhaps even non-existent) amongst ancient Egyptian artifacts. But uncommon Egyptian artifacts are often overlooked by the alternative community, in the same manner that the 'flying machine' hieroglyphs from the Temple of Seti I in Abydos were given the focus of attention although inches away are even more bizarre glyphs which remain completely ignored even after a decade.
Anyway, I thought listeners might like these photos of the blue sarcophagus lid from the Tomb of Osiris. A full set of high-res images from this tomb complex can be found at our Giza Plateau Coast Club (http://www.gizaplateau.com/). I look forward to and welcome any comments.
--"Capstone"
contact@gizaplateau.com
(Pictures on site, i couldn't link)