- Paperback: 572 pages
- Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (7 Sep 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099405288
- ISBN-13: 978-0099405283
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.6 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Bauval asks the questions, is there a secret chamber in the Great Pyramid?, how is the star of David linked to the new world order of the Freemasons? and is the Second Coming of Christ linked to the opening of the fabled Hall of Records?
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Book started off well but after the umpteenth 'this will be covered later' or 'more of that in the next chapter' I started to lose interest in a subject which I find fascinating. I felt that a great deal of the book was devoted to the exploration of the small tunnels in the Queens chamber and how the author was 'back-peddling' from the responsibility of the exposure to the press. Lots of what look like holiday snaps scattered amongst hand-drawn sketches, for me, reduced the overall impact. If this subject grips you then this book is a worthwhile addition to your library, if it is just out of curiosity that you intend to buy this book then I suggest you look elsewhere. Heaven's Mirror and The Keepers of Genesis offer a better insight into the subject. I don't think Thoth would have this in his library!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bauval writes this book in his usual style, using flowery prose and careful wording to compensate for a lack of evidence. Watch out for statements such as "Many Egyptologist now believe..." - in this particlar case you can bet that many more don't! Don't take anyone's word when they make bold statements in Egyptology. They often misinterpret hieroglyphs and texts in order to fit their own theories! I'm afraid that I believe Bauval to be in this group, although I long for him to prove himeself with concrete evidence as his ideas seem almost possibe and I would love them to be true. Having said all that, this is a book worth having and raises interesting questions, even if the answers suggested fail to satisfy. Also note: anyone wondering what actually happened about the capstone and 'door' on the eve of the millenium, the project was stopped by an international group of Egyptologists. Shame.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Robert Bauval has done a tremendous service in advancing the comparative study of egyptology and astronomy. His book "Secret Chamber" is a wonderful addition to my collection on ancient Egypt with a focus on the meaning of the Giza monuments. I was particularly impressed with his knowledge of hermetic philosophy and the politics pertaining to the unearthing of a "hall of records" which appears to be on hold though bureaucratic bumbling and philosophical fear. This is an excellent book by an author who in my mind is vastly under-appreciated by the general readership and by academic scholars. I certainly wouldn't place Bauval among the "new age" wing-nuts which he alludes to in his book. I'm disappointed that this book is not available in Canada. I picked it up while on holidays in New Zealand and was immediately struck by the depth and intellectual strength of this author. Personally I think this book is his crowning achievement and certainly much better researched, compiled and presented than the Orion Mystery.
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Ecellent
I have been to Egypt, the first time was in 1993, and I made my mind up that I'd like to study Egyptology. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by Mrs. A. M. Chadwick
Awe inspiring, if a little complicated ....
As a relative novice (with half a brain) to the whole investigation of Secret Chambers and the dating of the plateau's conception/completion, I feel open minded enough to comment... Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2000
Unusual, provokative and Pure Hermetic Magic!
Secret Chamber is an unusual and provokative work, bringing into focus the complex but magical notions of Hermetic Thinking and its origins in very ancient Egypt. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2000
More questions than answers - but a great read!
I would first like to thank Mr Bauval for his objectivity and perseverance over the years in relation to the Giza plateau. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2000 by Mr. Paul J. Stephen
Plenty of references..... Truly a mystery!
The book attempts to set the scene in the first couple of chapters. However, it then continues to set the scene in far too many remaining chapters. The book has no end. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2000
totally mind numbing...
totally mind numbing,complex and uniformative. gave nytol a run for its money! was completely baffled by this book from page 2, as it seemed to contain no relevent information. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2000
An excellent behind the scenes presentation from a native
As the media continues to plaster headlines of an unfolding drama on the Giza plateau, armchair archaeologists appreciate a bit of behind the scene information. Read more
Published on 8 July 2000 by michael weddle
A thorough history of the search for the Hall of Records
Robert Bauval was the first to truly begin to solve the Riddle of the Sphinx in his classic book, "The Orion Mystery. Read more
Published on 2 April 2000
Title not up to expectation
I had read Keeper of Genesis as was intrigued with the idea of secret chambers under the Sphinx and with the whole ideas of ancient civilisations which might explain anomalies in... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2000
Difinitive for any discourse on ancient wisdom
Author and mythologist John Lash writes:
"You've done a terrific job in pulling together all that diverse material. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 1999
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