Hi … I am a newcomer to this discussion group and should introduce myself. I think I have an open mind, a sense of curiosity and a good sense of humour - and a good imagination. From what I’ve read of the posts so far, it seems that there are people here who take these issues seriously - unlike some of the other forums. I am quite tired of reading the comments of children who can’t spell and whose only interest is getting their two cents worth of air time. They can pretend to be adult and no-one is going to tell them to shut up. Also, the people who seem to believe that being a long term member means that they know it all and everyone else outside their ‘clique’ is obviously wrong. But I digress.
I truly believe all the myths & legends, stories, fairy tales, even nursery rhymes. There is an element of truth in all of them but often distorted, exaggerated or misinterpreted. Consequently I believe in elements of both Divine Creation and Evolution. I believe that is some truth in both sides of the argument about who built the pyramids and every theory about how they were built has some merit. Having said that I am aware that we as a species do not ‘know’ very much - we believe a lot for sure. It does seem to me that the top 3 or 4 people in any scientific field who agree on some theory or other can dictate what the truth is, simply because they think they know it all. However, some ‘experts’ cannot see the woods for the trees. I also believe that most of the world’s problems will be solved by the simplest of solutions. There are still areas that scientists don’t fully understand such as (for example) the true nature and properties of magnetism and gravity. I am intrigued by the possibility of sonic levitation and hope that the future will utilise such technologies as the ion drive and nanotechnology, to name but a few. I hope that this forum allows a free exchange of ideas and will be happy to contribute.

My thoughts on Dr Hawass... Although he seems very knowledgable and enthusiastic about the Giza complex, I have the feeling that his interest is self serving. As an inportant member of the Egyptian government, he has a vested interest in maintaining the flow of tourist dollars. However, I feel that he would hate to see any evidence contrary to his beliefs in the history of Egypt.
I understand that he has blocked research of the Giza plateau in the past. Would he tell the world if he found evidence of an external force that had built the pyramids?

There was a lid for the sarcophagus but it was stolen.The sarcophagus was for intiations. A student would stay in it over night and have out of body experiences.

Originally posted by Neo Christian Mystic

In the southern shaft, Dixon and his associate James Grant found a small, bronze hook. The northern shaft yielded a granite ball and a piece of cedar-like wood. These objects became known as the Dixon Relics. Both sets of artifacts lay in the rubble at the bottom of the sloping shafts.

[edit on 24/5/2009 by Neo Christian Mystic]

No these shafts have never been used for star observation or burial porpose whatever.
When you investugate, it comes clear that the pyramid was used as a giantic water pump and resonance utility. These granite balls you posted obove were inserts in the tubes that go on the outside.
It is what we would commonly call a “check valve” or “non-return” valve!! It was inserted from the outside in, and if we had water in the pipe the design would prevent the reverse of water flow from outside to in!! The positioning of the check valves in the water pipes, was to allow water to flow from the inside of the upper chamber out and to prevent the flow from reversing!