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#426 - "I Scanned Egypt's Labyrinth & the Results Got Me Exiled" (Scans Revealed) | Louis De Cordier

Danny Jones Podcast

Hosted by Danny Jones

2h 35m
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This episode features a discussion on the legendary Egyptian labyrinth at Hawara, exploring remote satellite scans, the 2008 Mataha Expedition, and the political fallout of uncovering ancient underground structures. The guest details how geophysical surveys and satellite data reveal massive underground chambers carved into the bedrock beneath the Fayum region, sparking debates over academic consensus and government secrecy. The conversation also touches on solar cycles, cosmic rays, and historical connections between ancient architecture and human survival.

  • The 2008 Mataha Expedition used seven or eight different geophysical technologies over two giant plots of land. 6:09
  • Flinders Petrie discovered a massive stone foundation plate measuring 304 by 244 meters at five meters below ground. 7:55
  • The guest built the Biblioteca del Sol in Spain as an offline cultural backup containing 10,000 books and agricultural seeds. 1:50:57

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Host Greeting

    The episode opens with the host welcoming listeners and setting the stage for the discussion about Egypt’s labyrinth and related scans.

  2. 1:07
    Exploring Egypt's Labyrinth: Origin Story

    The conversation shifts to the host’s fascination with the Egyptian labyrinth, detailing his artistic background and eventual expedition to Egypt.

  3. 2:22
    Satellite Scans and Deeper Insights

    The host and guest review satellite data from 2014-2015 that revealed multiple underground layers, including a massive central atrium and a metallic object.

  4. 6:09
    First Expedition: The 2008 Mataha Survey

    The guest explains the 2008 geophysical survey, its methods, and the political approvals that allowed the team to map the labyrinth without excavation.

  5. 7:15
    National Security Concerns and Exile

    The guest explains why the Egyptian government deemed the findings a national security threat, detailing threats, NDAs, and the impact on future research.

  6. 11:49
    Current Excavation Efforts and Future Plans

    The conversation turns to recent Egyptian excavations, the guest’s ongoing outreach, and plans to use non‑intrusive archaeology to explore the labyrinth.

  7. 43:01
    Speculations on the Metallic Core

    The guest discusses the mysterious metallic core found in satellite scans, its possible composition, and cultural significance.

  8. 54:51
    Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action

    The episode wraps up with reflections on academic limitations, the importance of broader research, and a reminder to support the podcast via Patreon.

  9. 1:01:10
    Field Station Concept for Desert Exploration

    The speakers discuss creating a high‑tech field station to overcome harsh Egyptian desert conditions for deep underground scanning.

  10. 1:02:52
    Animation of Hawara Domes and Field Station Design

    An animated model of Hawara’s domes is shown, illustrating the proposed autonomous research station and borehole drilling plan.

  11. 1:05:02
    Critique of Beyond the Scans Claims

    The hosts evaluate the sensational Beyond the Scans satellite data, noting gaps between raw data and 3D renderings and questioning credibility.

  12. 1:10:20
    Comparison of Scans: Hawara vs. Kofrae Pyramid

    They compare scans from Hawara and the Kofrae Pyramid, highlighting inconsistencies in chamber sizes and the presence of iron veins.

  13. 1:18:14
    Ancient Egyptian Labyrinth and Its Mysteries

    Discussion turns to the labyrinth’s depth, historical references, and the lack of archaeological exploration, emphasizing its enigmatic nature.

  14. 1:23:49
    Pyramid Function Debate: Tombs or Chemical Plants

    The speakers debate whether pyramids served as tombs or sophisticated chemical manufacturing facilities, citing evidence of advanced metallurgy and agriculture.

  15. 1:26:00
    Interdisciplinary Research and AI Integration

    The host and guest emphasize the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of AI to decode ancient texts and understand the labyrinth’s purpose.

  16. 1:46:49
    Ancient Engineering and Resonance Theory

    They explore theories linking pyramid design to Schumann resonance, ancient engineering precision, and potential resonance functions of internal structures.

  17. 1:50:57
    Biblioteca del Sol: A Doomsday Library

    The host explains his mountain library project, its purpose as a backup for civilization, and its design to withstand solar storms and other catastrophes.

  18. 1:57:59
    Cosmic Rays, Climate, and Solar Activity

    The conversation shifts to the role of cosmic rays in climate change, solar activity cycles, and their impact on Earth’s environment.

  19. 1:58:55
    Cosmic Rays and Climate Correlation

    Exploring the link between cosmic ray activity and historical climate shifts.

Highlights

  • 6:09

    The 2008 Mataha Expeditionstory

    The guest describes organizing the Mataha Expedition in 2008 as a cooperation between Ghent University and the National Research Institute for Astronomy and Geophysics, utilizing multiple geophysical technologies.

  • 9:34

    Scale of the Labyrinthdata

    The guest explains that the labyrinth's foundation plate measures approximately 304 by 244 meters, spanning about 10 football fields in size.

  • 14:04

    Diplomatic Backlash and Banstory

    The guest recounts how a high-profile presentation in Ghent led to international media coverage, political panic, and ultimately being blacklisted from entering Egypt.

  • 23:00

    The 1820 Canal Floodinginsight

    The guest explains that an 1820 water canal dug across the site by Linam de Belfons intentionally or unintentionally submerged the pyramid and the entrance of the labyrinth.

  • 43:01

    Metallic Object Discoveryinsight

    The guest discusses a massive, freestanding 40-meter metallic object located inside the central atrium of the underground structure based on satellite data.

  • 1:12:57

    Satellite Scans of Hawarastrategy

    The guest discusses new satellite scan initiatives by Merlin Burrows and others to map the deep underground layout of the Hawara labyrinth.

  • 1:50:57

    Biblioteca del Sol Archivestory

    The guest describes building a high-mountain library and doomsday shelter in the Sierra Nevada mountains to preserve 10,000 books and agricultural seeds.

Quotes

  • “The labyrinth is the complete opposite. It's always been described as being this giant stone library with over 3,000 rooms, full of hieroglyphs, the Hall of Records, all the information of the ancients.”
    Unnamed speaker · 4:46
  • “The first level is that you have an archaeological zone in the center of the Fayoum, where around ten million people living.”
    Unnamed speaker · 19:01
  • “The bedrock. And then later in came came the satellite scans.”
    Unnamed speaker · 10:57
  • “I think I have also like a visual on on the on on the this this field station research that I'm like developing.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:02:02
  • “And the Schumann resonance re- resonates with with the earth itself.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:07:32
  • “The geomagnetic sphere is is losing a lot of strength.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:08:30
  • “The it shows the temperature change over time combined with the cosmic rays, and it's almost a perfect correlation.”
    Danny Jones · 1:59:10
  • “And so they are all having names. So the the one that we entered now, because we entered a new Grand Solar Minimum, it's called the Addy Minimum.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:00:28
  • “But it doesn't only affect the sun, but it affects every planet as well.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:05:41
  • “Like the one forty-two thousand years ago that, uh, ended the Neanderthal.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:07:29
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About this episode

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Louis de Cordier is a Belgian researcher who led the 2008 Mataha Expedition looking for the Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. When he published the results in a scientific journal, he was blacklisted from Egypt. SPONSORS https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS https://labyrinthofegypt.substack.com *NEW* DJP MERCH https://dannyjonespodcast.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - The expedition that got Louis banned from Egypt 02:14 - Why Egypt's labyrinth is history's biggest mystery 05:03 - The Mataha Expedition 11:20 - Egypt was afraid of Louis' findings 17:46 - Louis' expedition was a national security threat 19:58 - The 1820 river canal that flooded the Egyptian labyrinth 24:52 - Consensus denies a labyrinth exists in Hawara 27:51 - They're excavating Egypt's labyrinth right now 33:39 - 2015 scans of the labyrinth 40:34 - 40m metallic object detected in Egypt's labyrinth 47:58 - Labyrinth's object could be a "circle of gold" 54:14 - How old the labyrinth could be 56:46 - New excavation methodologies to explore the labyrinth 01:01:48 - The Biondi scans might validate "power plant" theory 01:11:49 - Egypt's view on the Biondi scans 01:20:31 - The Pyramids WEREN'T tombs 01:25:54 - Newest study on Egyptian vases 01:32:39 - The Serapeum of Saqqara 01:37:43 - The Pyramids are older than we're told 01:43:49 - New excavations at Gobekli Tepe 01:47:42 - The Biblioteca del Sol 01:53:59 - Henrik Svensmark's cosmic ray research 02:00:29 - Younger Dryas was a cataclysmic solar event 02:09:41 - Earth Expansion Theory 02:15:33 - Louis' beekeeping project 02:21:10 - Mankind does not survive without bees 02:29:00 - Next steps in Louis' research Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Topics

  • Egypt
  • Giza
  • Milky Way
  • 5G
  • Substack
  • Cusco
  • Saxoah Manwall
  • solar wind
  • Mataha Foundation
  • Archaeological Rescue Foundation

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