Cave complex may lie beneath Giza Pyramids


	Cave complex may lie beneath Giza Pyramids

wiccantexan

8-14-2009 5:50 PM

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egypt, belief, religion, history, archaeology

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8-14-2009 6:26 PM

cakebelly

here's the source of my clip about the topic (long article): http://www.andrewcollins.com/page/news/EQ12%20_2_beneath.htm

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