A book that verifies the existence of secret underground chambers beneath the Sphinx and demonstrates its origins as the Egyptian god of the dead, Anubis. Shrouded in mystery for centuries, the Sphinx of Giza has frustrated many who have attempted to discover its original purpose. Accounts exist of the Sphinx as an oracle, as a king s burial chamber and as a temple for initiation into the Hermetic Mysteries. Egyptologists have argued for decades about whether there are secret chambers underneath the Sphinx, why the head-to-body ratio is out of proportion and whose face adorns it. In THE SPHINX MYSTERY, Robert Temple addresses the many mysteries of the Sphinx. He presents eyewitness accounts, published over a period of 281 years, of people who saw the secret chambers and even went inside them before they were sealed in 1926 - accounts that had been forgotten until the author rediscovered them. He, also, describes his own exploration of a tunnel at the rear of the Sphinx, perhaps used for obtaining sacred divinatory dreams. Robert Temple reveals that the Sphinx was originally a monumental Anubis, the Egyptian jackal god, and that its face is that of a Middle Kingdom Pharaoh, Amenemhet II, which was a later re-carving. In addition, he provides photographic evidence of ancient sluice gate traces to demonstrate that, during the Old Kingdom, the Sphinx as Anubis sat surrounded by a moat filled with water - called Jackal Lake in the ancient Pyramid Texts - where religious ceremonies were held. He, also, provides evidence that the exact size and position of the Sphinx were geometrically determined in relation to the pyramids of Cheops and Chephren and that it was part of a pharaonic resurrection cult. Includes an anthology of eyewitness accounts from early travellers who explored the secret chambers before they were sealed in 1926 Reveals that the Sphinx was originally carved as a monumental crouching Anubis, the Egyptian jackal god of the necropolis
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"What makes Temple so exciting, quite apart from the stupendous depth of his research, is his refusal to take on board any received wisdom. His attitude towards received wisdom and 'consensual reality', bringing into his sights declining standards of scholarship in the Google Age and the 'restorative' work done on the Sphinx, is blatantly critical: 'One of the greatest myths of humanity is that everyone cares about the truth. Many people do not . . . "--Jerry Glover, "Fortean Times 250", May 2009
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Robert Temple is visiting professor of the history and philosophy of science at Tsinghua University in Beijing, a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and member of the Egypt Exploration Society, Royal Historical Society, Institute of Classical Studies, and the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies. He is the author of 12 books, including The Sirius Mystery.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book, a must for any student - academic or layman - of Egyptology.
2 Feb 2010
By M. Huxley
Format:Paperback
Okay, there is not much point in writing entire paragraphs about the books content, others have done that and you can read the blurb above. Needless to say this is a book that not only explores 'alternative Egyptology', but jumps in feet first and dances round in it. And it is all the better for it.
The book itself is very well written, academic in parts but this is broken up by an interesting writing style that stops it from becoming yet another journal. A pleasure to read.
The history is very well researched, the theories put forward are very interesting, groundbreaking and very well argued, and a number of topics are discussed around the Sphinx's orthodox history and many alternative theories.
The layout is also very aesthetically pleasing. A fair amount of pictures and diagrams are used to good effect and a lot of effort has been put into the detail.
The price is okay, it is discounted from the retail 19.99, but still may make some of you think twice. But believe me it is worth every single penny.
If you are a student of Egyptology or simply interested in the subject, and have only ever prescribed to the orthodox history propegated by the mainstream, then I emplore you to open your mind and read this book.
The book itself is very well written, academic in parts but this is broken up by an interesting writing style that stops it from becoming yet another journal. A pleasure to read.
The history is very well researched, the theories put forward are very interesting, groundbreaking and very well argued, and a number of topics are discussed around the Sphinx's orthodox history and many alternative theories.
The layout is also very aesthetically pleasing. A fair amount of pictures and diagrams are used to good effect and a lot of effort has been put into the detail.
The price is okay, it is discounted from the retail 19.99, but still may make some of you think twice. But believe me it is worth every single penny.
If you are a student of Egyptology or simply interested in the subject, and have only ever prescribed to the orthodox history propegated by the mainstream, then I emplore you to open your mind and read this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well researched, essential reading for anyone interested in Egyptology.
18 July 2010
Format:Paperback
I totally agree with both above reviews. I'm not sure there is much I can add. I bought this book after seeing the front cover and thinking "Of course, that is what the Sphinx shoud be!" (Anubis). I was hoping that the authors had good, sound evidence to back this up and they have! A very well researched book that also contains some, otherwise hard to find, information and references. If you are in any way interested in Egyptology you really need to read this book!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By J. Grigsby
Format:Paperback
At the end of the nineties a plethora of books were produced claiming to solve the 'riddle' of the Sphinx. All now need to be re-written or totally discarded in light of the evidence that Robert (helped by his wife, Olivia) Temple have unearthed on this issue.
I was lucky enough to meet the Temples in Egypt over a decade ago, when the first question of 'is it a lion?' was first aired by them. I was currently working as a researcher for Graham Hancock whose own view was that the figure represented the constellation of Leo. This put me in the 'other camp' but the first nagging doubt was put in my mind then, and after reading 'The Sphinx Mystery' I am now convinced of the validity of the Temple's argument that suggests the Sphinx was originally a giant statue of the dog-headed god Anpu (Anubis) - guarding the Giza necropolis just as Anubis guarded the Egyptian Netherworld.
The Temples bring much reasoned, intelligent and logical arguments from both archaeology and textual analysis to prove their point - but in doing so answer the question of 'water weathering' on the Sphinx by the ingenious (and textually supported)conclusion that it was once surrounded by a moat of water. What's more - a wealth of historical research reveals a number of eye-witness accounts dating back centuries of chambers under the Sphinx - accounts that have been ignored or just never looked for by other authors writing about such secret chambers. The research in the book is solid, wide-ranging and thorough, and many translations of these 'lost' accounts are provided for future scholars in the book's appendices. The chapter on the face of the Sphinx is another tour-de-force - its conclusions are flawless.... Read more ›
I was lucky enough to meet the Temples in Egypt over a decade ago, when the first question of 'is it a lion?' was first aired by them. I was currently working as a researcher for Graham Hancock whose own view was that the figure represented the constellation of Leo. This put me in the 'other camp' but the first nagging doubt was put in my mind then, and after reading 'The Sphinx Mystery' I am now convinced of the validity of the Temple's argument that suggests the Sphinx was originally a giant statue of the dog-headed god Anpu (Anubis) - guarding the Giza necropolis just as Anubis guarded the Egyptian Netherworld.
The Temples bring much reasoned, intelligent and logical arguments from both archaeology and textual analysis to prove their point - but in doing so answer the question of 'water weathering' on the Sphinx by the ingenious (and textually supported)conclusion that it was once surrounded by a moat of water. What's more - a wealth of historical research reveals a number of eye-witness accounts dating back centuries of chambers under the Sphinx - accounts that have been ignored or just never looked for by other authors writing about such secret chambers. The research in the book is solid, wide-ranging and thorough, and many translations of these 'lost' accounts are provided for future scholars in the book's appendices. The chapter on the face of the Sphinx is another tour-de-force - its conclusions are flawless.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I had been told that this book would explain the Mystery to me without jargon, a complicated explanation simply given. And so it has proved.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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As with oher books by Temple he writes using alot of other peoples data and refers to it constantly..but if you can get past this and read the authors message you will see where he is coming from...This author does throroughly research his topics and backs it up with conviction...Whilst the book itself isnt earth shattering there are some gems to be found.....
By judith perks
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The book was exactly what I expected and is very interesting. I would recommend it to other people for informative reading,
By TICKER1
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I have not checked out all the technical detail etc. but, I was inspired by Temple's approach to this subject.
He comes over as a truthful,direct scientist who sticks with the facts and exposes the pompous idiocy of the dictatorial 'Egyptologists' of this world.
It was a real pleasure reading this book and I feel that I'm now much better informed about the Sphinx Mystery,(and many other aspects of Egyptian history.
His Photos and images are wonderful.Altogether a book to cherish.
He comes over as a truthful,direct scientist who sticks with the facts and exposes the pompous idiocy of the dictatorial 'Egyptologists' of this world.
It was a real pleasure reading this book and I feel that I'm now much better informed about the Sphinx Mystery,(and many other aspects of Egyptian history.
His Photos and images are wonderful.Altogether a book to cherish.
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