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SAKKARA (SAQQARA) COMPLEX

The Mysteries of Sakkara Revealed!

Sakkara (as highlighted on the map) is located about thirty minutes south of the Giza Plateau outside of Cairo, Egypt. Far less known than Giza, Sakkara (Saqqara) has many mysteries, if not more. As depicted in the right diagram, the Sakkara complex extends for miles. Much is still unexcavated. And you will discover; much that has been excavated is off limits to the public. Even Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, who is known for continuing the party line of disinformation, and appropriately nicknamed “Harass” had this to say in May of 2004:

"Saqqara may be the only site in Egypt where, if you dig anywhere, you will find something," Hawass said. "It was used from the very beginning of Egyptian history until the very end."

Much of what will be revealed below is the first to put isolated pieces of information together in a way that exposes some of the profound mysteries of Sakkara.

There is no mistaking the similarities between the Sakkara Complex (left diagram) and the Giza Plateau (right diagram). In addition to similar pyramids (although Giza’s are far larger and more superior), there are comparable causeways, and ancient structures buried 60-100 feet below the current surface. Also, as shown in both diagrams, which were done by independent illustrators, structures used to serve some sort of water function extended into the Nile River. This was possible because during ancient times, the shore of the Nile was approximately where depicted (green in left diagram and blue in right diagram).

Unfortunately, most people have only heard of the aptly named, Step Pyramid at Sakkara. Although massive (people are walking along the left side single file), the construction of this pyramid was done in starts and stops (as shown in the right diagram), and is not equivalent to the pyramids at Giza – not even close. The designer is considered to be Imhotep and to have been built for King Zoser (Djoser) around 2650 BC. However, because the Egyptian Authorities do not want to set the date of the Giza pyramids back further than their religion allows or 5000 years ago, they claim that the Step Pyramid was the first – as a trial and error. Proof that this pyramid is one of the youngest, not the oldest, is evident throughout the Sakkara Complex and will be discussed in detail.

One source of evidence is from the ancient temple (fore ground of the photo on left). The smooth, tightly fitted stones that comprise the temple at Sakkara are quite clearly of a different time, design, and function. Also, the step pyramid and surrounding tombs “stick out like a sour thumb” compared to the temple (see right photo).  In addition, it doesn’t take an archeologist to see that the construction of the temple is superior and still intact. This is in direct contrast to the tombs and step pyramid, which have wasted away over time.

More evidence is when considering the temple structures were and many still buried, and as shown in the left photograph 40-60 feet below the surface from where many of the tombs and step pyramid are located (many still buried as shown in the left photograph). Also, this photo reveals that crude adobe construction surrounds the temple, which is often the case at sacred sites. For an example of this, see the Sphinx Temple compared to the Roman Ruins in front of the Sphinx on the Giza Photo Page.

The diagram on the right shows a typical cross section at Sakkara. Note the scale, which reveals that much of the ancient structures were 10 meters (30 feet or more) under the tombs and in many instances, approximately 60 feet below the surface such as where the Step Pyramid is located. This cross section also provides further proof that ancient structures had different purposes than tombs, as Egyptian Authorities would like you to believe.

In 2005, another pyramid was found at Sakkara dedicated to a queen. Only problem was that the apex was 15 feet under the surface of the ground! This shoots another hole in the theory that the Step Pyramid is older. Considering the elevation changes throughout the complex, as shown in the bottom picture, it will not surprise us if other structures are found buried. By the way, the discovery of this “queen’s” pyramid in 2005 changed the number of known pyramids in Egypt to 109.

Tourists are taken through the entrance of the temple at Sakkara, and are only told about architectural features. What the public is not told is why the architecture is the way it is. According to the Masters from the Unseen, and validated by people having direct recall, the temple at Sakkara was a very important part of the Ancient Mystery Schools. It was associated with the throat chakra, and sacred sound. Once Initiates gained entrance, they entered a “sound chamber” designed specifically to amplify sound.

Shown above left is the colonnade that the Initiates passed through. Often tones were heard that were unique to the individual, and used later in ceremony. Even Egyptian Tour Guides will talk about the unusual architectural features in the ceiling (pictured above right and lower left).

According to the book, "Pyramid Energy: The Philosophy of God, The Science of Man," by Dean and Mary Hardy, Marjorie and Kenneth Killick, “To achieve the ability to exit into the court of the Emerald Fire the individual must walk through this long corridor of columns. To enter this complex was an initiation in itself. Only the pure of heart could enter.”

Returning to the Sakkara Ancient Mystery School, the Initiate would then exit into a vast courtyard surrounded by wall. An excerpt from the book cited above describes what this might have been like:

“Not everybody that came near the complex felt welcome. All around the school was a wall. The purpose of this wall was to set up an electromagnetic field. There were really no restrictions on those who entered Sakkara. Most people that were not supposed to be there could not handle the energy that was generated by the wall because it magnified their own energy field. If they demonstrated ego, jealousy and insecurity they showed no interest in the place because the energy generated by the wall made them feel uncomfortable and insecure. Only the pure of heart felt welcome at Sakkara.”

Look at the above left photo. Note the contrast between the ancient wall and the modern day structure in the background comprised of simple adobe brick construction. NO COMPARISON!

A prominent feature at Sakkara is the vertical niches that are in the wall, both inside and out (see left photo). The tombs, which are recent compared to the temple, are filled with similar niches. The hieroglyphs within the tombs described by the guides say these are “false doors.” Our interpretation is that the makers of the tombs were not knowledgeable about why the ancients had the niches, but chose to replicate them in hopes the deceived would as the pyramid texts say, "when the Star of the Soul comes" or "restore (to life)" which any Hindu Sanskrit scholar would recognize as the verb "reincarnate."

Confirmations that the niches in the wall around the Sound Temple were associated with sound came during the Event Facilitators trip in November 2005 to Sakkara. Pictured on the left is Facilitator, Teryl, who without prompting walked up and started “toning” facing the wall. Even more fascinating is the fact that Egypt is not the only place where sound played a role with ancient structures. Shown on the right, guys from the U.S. traveled to Peru’s Amaru Stargate.

They tell of instinctively knowing to walk up and start “ohming” facing the three niches (as shown). The guy in the center, who shall remain nameless, apparently disappeared and found himself “on the other side.” In total darkness, at first he frantically searched for a way out, yet he could see out through the wall ‘as if it was transparent.’ He then realized that he must be in a fourth dimensional space, and any thoughts would manifest. So he sat in a yoga position and repeated the mantra that he loved his wife and desired to be with her. When he opened his eyes, he was outside, facing out in the yoga position. To him, he had been gone for an eternity. To his friends, it was a matter of seconds.  

The Amaru Stargate was known by the Incas. Stories of it transporting people to the stars were passed down from the ancestors of the ancients. Legend has it that one Incan King safely fled the Spaniards after “accessing the stargate.” Tours now take the public to the door “out in the middle of nowhere” in Southern Peru, near the border of Bolivia.

The Initiate would then make his/her way to the sound temples where according to the Masters from the Unseen, you found your God tone.  As depicted here, during the days of the Mysteries School, this temple must have been quite grand. Even today, as pictured above, people “stroll” and are contemplative in spite of the rush and noise of crowds.

The Pyramid Texts, which are located in one of the pyramids at Sakkara may have been describing some of what the Initiate could do once discovering their “God tone.” For instance, the following mentions levitation. 796c. Peri ek so that you may levitate her in charge of kheru the sound Inepu of one who brings about levitation, sakh ef so that he may spiritualize tju you em as Djehuti the Crosser of the Two Powers.

There also seems to be evidence that the Temple was associated with the use of the 3rd eye in connection with sound. The Pyramid Texts mention, "Activator of the Eye" and one interpretation by the scholars of the combination of the hieroglyphs showing the rising sun, owl and scepter means “Manifest.”

Shown above left is a close up of one of the sound chambers at Sakkara. As further confirmation that these chambers are located at other sacred sites around the world, the photo on the right was taken in 1999 at the Ollantaytambo ruins in Peru. No one prompted the people in the group to stick their heads in and start “toning.” After doing so, the Tour Guide said that she was surprised how often this occurred since she brought travelers from all over the world. It makes you wonder how many of us were Initiates at the Mysteries Schools and intuitively are recalling those days.

The sound temple complex as shown in this diagram as the center rectangle (incorrectly credited to King Djoser) was also surrounded by a deep trench measuring some 750 meters long by 40 meters wide. This trench, which was originally carved out of the underlying rock, is now covered up with sand and rubble The function of the trench is unknown. However, it appears to be associated with the sound temple complex. Perhaps it has something to do with setting up the electro-magnetic field as described above.

In addition, this diagram shows by placement, that the Step Pyramid and Pyramid of Userkaf were situated there at a later time. Otherwise, the step pyramid would be centered inside the rectangle and the other pyramid would not be at angle. Instead, their current placement was necessary because ancient structures existed prohibiting them from being centered or straight.

Although the tombs at Sakkara are the least interesting and represent the most recent artifacts, we would be remiss to not mention them. They are vast, and many still remain to be opened. To give an idea of the size of the underground mausoleum, the top left photo shows a corridor in the area called, Serapeum. The photo on the right is from a tomb discovered in 1954.

Much like the Valley of Kings hundreds of miles to the south, where the most famous tombs have been found, the tombs under Sakkara are filled with beautiful reliefs (left photo) depicting everyday life in Ancient Egypt. The photo on the right is recent mummy of a queen with the colors still intact.

In the tomb of Ptah-Hotep is an interesting scene (see above left photo and arrow), which some say shows an alien-looking Being (see close up on the right). Egyptian Authorities would like you to think that someone in modern times added it as a joke. This seems unlikely, especially since what would be the point of adding an alien in an obscure place. If it is proven to be a fake, I would accuse the same Egyptian Authorities which brought it to people’s attention as a lame attempt to sway the public that any depiction of extraterrestrials is “fake.”

Aside from the typical tombs that are from recent days, the Step Pyramid and other pyramids at Sakkara contain a so-called sarcophagus (one example is on the left). Just like at Giza, no bodies have ever been found in a sarcophagus of this type. Similar to the Great Pyramid being attributed to Khufu because of a 5-inch miniature stature found outside, the Step Pyramid is associated with Djoser. This is due to a peep hole outside of the pyramid that looks at this statue. Perhaps this is why the Step Pyramid has been called "The House of Hidden Things."

Similar to passageways inside other pyramids at Giza, the pyramids at Sakkara show how the ancients used technology far superior to ours today. Note the laser exactness and how the stones are fitted together so a piece of paper cannot pass between them. Also, the grey color of the stone is noticeably different than any other parts of Sakkara, giving further credence to the idea that structures there were built over TIME by different people, and for many different purposes.

The right photo above is of the famous Pyramid Texts discovered at Sakkara. The walls are completely covered, and the detail is exquisite, while the ceilings are adorned with the Egyptian star symbol (see bottom center photo).  

In recent years, scholars are questioning the validity of the original translation of these texts.

Thanks in part to research by Clesson H. Harvey, we now know that German scholar and translator, Kurt Sethe decided “to dismiss the 212 utterances of the Pyramid Texts ostensibly because they were supposed to be just "largely ritual formulae." These mostly non-ritual texts covered more than the North walls of the Chambers -- with the "Eye of Heru" being written out 80 times, where it had survived.

Egyptologists are spewing the party line that these North wall writings are "offering rituals." According to Clesson Harvey, they are “neither ‘offerings’ nor ‘rituals.’"  In fact, he has translated one phrase to mean "Take-to-yourself (the Eye of Heru)," or the archaic meaning of "See for yourself (the Eye of Heru)" In addition, Egyptologists continue to refer to the text on the west wall as “protective spells.” Harvey explains that these are not spells, and there is no texts having to do with protection.

Because he has discovered texts revealing Thoth coming from Atlantis, it is suspected that Egyptologists did not and still will not divulge this information to the public. Also, the utterances related to the Eye of Horus (Heru), and the “Star Opening of the Eye” can now be affiliated with what Mystery School Initiates could follow and accomplish based on the teachings from Thoth and Atlantis. A few of the texts referring to Atlantis are below:

899a. onekh Usir The Activator of the Eye lives, onekh akh the Spirit lives imi who was in Nedit Atlantis, onekh so that live Pepi pen may such a Candidate.

1008c. (the same Eye) zekhenet which searches for tju you gemet which finds tju you her in charge of ges ek your half her was in charge of udjeb the shore Nedit of Atlantis.

For more information on Clesson Harvey, see www.pyramidtexts.com.

The mysteries continue with the knowledge that was first revealed by early British explorers, such as Emily Sands in 1926. She wrote in her journal about Sakkara, “At the tomb of the Bird Mummies lie the remains of perhaps millions of ibises and baboons (sacred to the God Thoth) and cats (sacred to Bast), along with snakes, crocodiles, frogs, and many other creatures. Unfortunately we could not gain access to this tomb as it is considered too dangerous.“

This “tomb” that Ms. Sands describes is matter of factly discussed in the book, “Eyes of the Sphinx” by Erich Von Daniken. Von Daniken was the first to disclose that these “tombs” are actually underground laboratories that house millions (yes, millions) of jars contained mummified animals, which he has seen with his own eyes. The locations of these underground labs are highlighted in light blue in the above drawing. The labs also contain modern-day medical devices and equipment. For similar items, see Kom Ombo Temple Photo Page. Even Egyptian Authorities refer to the largest light blue rectangle area (above) as the “Great Enclosure.” Why would they do that unless there was something ‘great enclosed?’

Fittingly, many underground galleries and chambers have been identified that also contain the mummified remains of animals. These include the Apis Galleries circled in green. But as the Egyptian Authorities were alerted to more discoveries that “do not fit the party line,” they closed off much of Sakkara to the public. Only by special permission can you venture outside the pink box (see diagram). Giving “the ground is unstable” as the reason for not allowing the public to these areas, in recent years they have added on top of the Laboratories, guard stations (See top right photo).

Looking north from the Sakkara complex, the bottom photo shows the Giza pyramids in the background. Considering Abusir and Abu Ghroub lie between Sakkara and Giza, it is safe to assume that structures stretch from one to the other, and many more fascinating discoveries are yet to be made. One that this author was unaware of until finding the diagram above was that an Avenue of Sphinxes exists north of Sakkara (See the purple arrow). This avenue appears to be longer than the one connecting Karnak and Luxor, which is 1.2 miles! Read more about the restoration of the “known” Avenue of Sphinxes on the Karnak Photo Page.

Nearby Abusir is referred to as the “Land of forgotten pyramids” and Abu Gharoub has its own mysteries. The top photo shows what Archaeologists refer to as the ‘Sun Temple’ at Abu Gharoub. This stone slab cut from solid alabaster bares a striking resemblance to the cover stones (right photo) portrayed in the beginning of the movie, Stargate.  According to the movie, in 1928 archaeologist Dr. Langford “found something incredible in the deserts of Egypt, near Giza where they'd been digging for tombs. They uncovered a large round cover stone.” Once removed, they discovered what became known as the Stargate (bottom photo). Given this, you have to ask, “Is the carved stone at Abu Gharoub covering a stargate?” Of course, Abu Gharoub and Abusir are closed to the public. Access is granted with special permission only.

As described on the Giza Photo Page, the second pyramid on the Giza Plateau is built on top of a platform and is connected with a straight causeway down to a structure called a “temple” (See left diagram). The Unas Pyramid at Sakkara has an identical situation, where the pyramid is built on top of a large stone platform. Obviously built in the same way, and possibly the same time as the one at Giza, it also has a straight causeway down to a similar structure.  

Sakkara has layers upon layers of structures as previously mentioned. As shown in the left photo, which is a composition of 3 photographs, clearly the layers further down are of workmanship that surpasses the rudimentary adobe brick construction on the top 30 feet+. Also, note that these large stones, some weighing in excess of 200 tons, are stacked down another 30-40 feet (top right photo is the view down from the left photo).

Similar construction exists in different places around the world, and all according to the Sumerians, were “space ports” used by the Annunaki. The main space port was located under what is now known as the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem (see bottom photo). See the similarities to the stones layers at Sakkara. Also, note the comparable “slots” in rows. For more information on these slots and what they contained, see the Giza Photo Page and Karnak Photo Page.

As mentioned above, space ports existed where the Annunaki used various craft to take off and land. Baalbek, Lebanon is another location. The bottom stones at Baalbek (left photo) are in sharp contrast to the Roman ruins above. To understand just how massive these stones are, see the two people in the center of the picture or the person standing beside or sitting on top of a single stone (right photo). This is the largest known cut stone in the world, and can only be estimated to weigh thousands of tons.

It appears that just like we have alternative landing sites for our space shuttle and different launch facilities, such as Kennedy, Vandenberg AFB, White Sands, New Mexico and others, so did the Annunaki. Baalbek, Giza and Sakkara were used as alternative launch complexes according to the Sumerians. Evidence for the alternative one being at Giza is on the Giza page, which describes the platform under the second pyramid and causeway to the so-called, Sphinx Temple.  

The above left photo shows detail of the causeway that leads up to the platform under the Unas pyramid at Sakkara. At one time, this causeway had a ceiling (see partially restored ceiling) that has a rather curious feature. Note the angle of the two ceiling slaps, that they cantilever and form a straight line of space, allowing light in a laser-like line. This feature baffles archaeologists and construction types still to this day.

But, considering the Sumerians have no reason to make up a lie about the Annunaki having space ports, the use of the platform and causeway as a launch pad seems plausible. This is especially true if you compare to our modern day launch pads (shown on right under construction pad at Kennedy Space Center). Note the tons of reinforced concrete on either side of the causeway, and the slope of the ramp up to the launch pad is similar to the one at Sakkara. This launch pad is for vertical take off, flame and gas deflection. Is it possible that the Annunaki used some sort of propulsion system in their vertical take off spacecraft that required the need for a similar causeway and deflection?

Further evidence that the Sakkara Complex was host to a launch facility is in the finding of what Egyptians refer to as a “Ben-Ben” (see left photo taken at Sakkara). Notice in the close-up is a person inside which looks like an astronaut in our Apollo capsule (See right photo of a replica). It was Zecharia Sitchin who brought the similarity to our Apollo capsule to the public's attention. This find also provides evidence that ancient launches were done vertically, which explains the need for the large stone platforms under the launch areas as our current launch pads are designed to handle the thrust, weight and exhaust of whatever propulsion is being used.

More evidence that the ancients had spacecraft is readily available, if you know where to look. One is from author and researcher, Zecharia Sitchin. He discovered an ancient coin that in his interpretation shows a rocket on a platform (see image on left). Also, Mr. Sitchin brought to the world this scene from cuneiform text by the Sumerians that depicts how the Annunaki got here. Without question, it shows a spacecraft (left) entering our solar system (right).  

Also, as more and more people who were privy to classified information come forward, we are blessed to receive proof of our ancestors having spacecraft, aircraft and satellites. Explorer and researcher, Jonathan Gray provides the following that proves that ancient satellites are still in orbit around Earth.

“French astronomer Jacques Valle of the Paris Observatory saw it three times in 1961 and got eleven data points in forty-five seconds.  It seemed to be orbiting in reverse at an altitude of over 22,000 miles above the earth. In 1953, four years before the U.S.S.R. launched Sputnik I, it was sighted by Dr Lincoln La Paz of the University of New Mexico. And no more was heard about the object until December, 1957, when Dr. Luis Corralos of the Communications Ministry in Venezuela photographed it.

The first ‘modern’ satellite, Sputnik I, had been launched two months earlier. Dr Corralos was taking pictures of Sputnik II as it passed over Caracas. His photograph revealed a trace of a second, unknown object following the Soviet satellite. Compared with the satellites being put into orbit by the United States and the Soviet Union, this unknown satellite was huge. Astronomers and military tracking stations were following its course.

Then on January 4, 1960, scientists discovered two large objects in a polar orbit. Up to that time, neither the U.S. nor the U.S.S.R had achieved a polar orbit. The objects were estimated to weigh at least 15 tons. By comparison, the largest U.S. satellite at that time weighed 450 pounds and the largest Soviet satellite 2,925 pounds.” For the full article and other amazing research that Jonathan Gray has put together, see www.beforeus.com.

Other evidence that Sakkara had aerospace functions comes from an ancient artifact found at Sakkara. It was put on display at the Cairo Museum (see above photo). It had a prominent place in the Central Hall and was even labeled, “Ancient Model Airplane". People soon brought this to the public’s attention and one aerospace enthusiast actually built a replica, and flew it (See right diagram). This caused alarm for the Egyptian Authorities, and the artifact has since been removed from the Museum.

Ancient Egyptians were not the only ones with aircraft. The bottom photo is a Pre-Columbian artifact, and was on view at the British Museum labeled, “Bumble Bee” (Pleasssseeee!) Aerospace Engineers in recent years have created a model based on its design, and commented that it is a very efficient, and is like our delta-wing fighter aircraft.

In addition to the aircraft model, Sakkara has other proof that the ancients had aircraft and spacecraft, and used the complex as a landing place. According to the Pyramid Texts, devotees of the solar faith referred to “death” as a 'landing' or 'mooring.' Definitions for mooring include:

1. The act or an instance of making fast an aircraft or a vessel, as by a cable or anchor.

2. A place or structure to which a vessel or aircraft can be moored.

3. Equipment, such as anchors or chains, for holding fast a vessel or an aircraft

It is clear to go along with their ‘flying machines,” the Ancients had technology that is equal to or surpasses ours today. They were able to move massive stones, some weighing in excess of 300 tons, which modern day cranes cannot lift (Most modern crane developed 50 years ago can only lift 250 tons). They also bore through solid granite like it was butter. The photo shows drilled holes in a granite door lintel near the pyramid of Pepi II.

Not unexpectedly, other artifacts found north of Sakkara reflect the ingenuity of the ancients. The photo on the left shows what the Authorities call an ‘offering plate.’ (Where do they come up with this stuff?) The photo on the right is a modern day flywheel used for making aviation and other manufacturing components. Same thing? You decide.

The 'Rx' symbol, which is used by pharmacies and in medicine has its origins in the Eye of Horus (see above left image comparison). This is fitting when you consider that the Pyramid Texts refer to the Eye of Horus (Heru) as obtaining the highest wisdom and divine knowledge. The texts also associate the Eye of Heru with gnosis, related to Genesis and genius. All three terms were derived from “gene of Isis.”  

The Eye of Heru is also regarded as “magical food, or talisman. Outside of Egypt, the Eye of Heru sacrament was more widely known as "soma." The "Soma Mysteries" were the most profound sacred rites of the Pagan religions of Asia and Europe. Soma was a powerful sacrament that expanded Pagan minds and magnified their powers of vision. It gave them 'hawk-eye' powers of vision. The God, Horus is portrayed as wearing a Hawk Head.

The Biblical tale of the 'forbidden fruit' is one version of the many versions of Soma Mystery stories that were extant in the ancient world. Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden ate forbidden fruit. The forbidden fruit was poison.

"But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die." But "the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise." It was poison, but they ate it anyway. " And the eyes of them both were opened." (Genesis 3:2-7)

It was poison, but they didn't die when they ate it. It opened their eyes and made them wise. Perhaps we should take a closer look the Pyramid Texts regarding what the Initiates that made a passing grade through the Mystery Schools actually accomplished!

Other symbols from the ancients are shown above, which include the DNA Helix (Sumerians) and the caduceus symbol found at Sakkara. The caduceus is used even today representing the medical profession. And as recent as May 2007, researchers examining documents dating back 3,500 years say they have found proof that the origins of modern medicine lie in ancient Egypt and not with Hippocrates and the Greeks. The research team from the KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology at The University of Manchester discovered the evidence in medical papyri written in 1,500BC 1,000 years before Hippocrates was born.

In summary, we have much to learn from what has already been discovered at Sakkara, let alone new discoveries. Now, we just need the Egyptian Authorities to stop the nonsense, and start a legitimate study into what the ancients knew about medicine, higher mathematics, astronomy, spiritual evolution, and technologies.

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