Giza: The Truth: The People, Politics, and History Behind the World's Most Famous Archaeological Site

Author - Chris Ogilvie-Herald ... [Goo?] [Posters]
Author - Ian Lawton ... [Goo?] [Posters]

This Paperback Book item from Invisible Cities Press Llc was reviewed on 12-Dec-2008.

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1) Paperback Book Giza: The Truth: The People, Politics, and History Behind the World's Most Famous Archaeological Site by Invisible Cities Press Llc. Wow, I sure wouldn´t want to get Lawton and Ogilvie-Herald upset with me!

This book is a meaty little rascal, over 570 pages, and in it Lawton and Ogilvie-Herald take on anybody who doesn´t share their orthodox view of the origin of the sphinx, pyramids, and the other architectural artifacts of Egypt and the Nile Valley, from Edgar Cayce, to Zecharia Sitchin, to Robert Schoc, Robert Bauval, Graham Hancock, and John Anthony West, referring to them with terms like "mavericks", "copycats", and "false profits". Dr. Zahi Hawass, Egyptian Director of Antiquities and the Giza Plateau is their hero as well as anyone else sharing their views.

Beginning with the accounts of first recorded explorers of the Giza Plateau and continuing through Rudolf Gantenbrink´s exploration of the southern shaft of the Queen´s chamber with the robot Upuaut, Lawton and Ogilvie-Herald build a well documented and convincing case for the orthodox view for the time and means of construction of all of the architectural artifacts of Egypt. Sometime in a not too complimentary style they, one by one dispute, or attempt to dispute, the claims and theories of the "alternative camp", or those researchers and authors like Robert Schock, Robert Bauval, Graham Hancock, and John Anthony West whose views and theories on the age and origin of the sphinx, and the pyramids, differ from the orthodox view of most Egyptologists. Their basic position is that the sphinx and possibly the pyramids, are ancient; far more ancient than is commonly accepted by the scientific community, and that the sphinx and the pyramids are the product of an ancient and lost civilization far more advanced than the Egyptians.

Lawton and Ogilvie-Herald throw out a topic, and then thoroughly approach and discuss it from every view or opinion, almost always arriving at the orthodox view as the only reasonable answer. It is amazing the number and diversity of the topics they cover, and they talk about things that I have never heard of before, much less considered.

I have read many books on Giza, the sphinx, and the pyramids of Egypt and while I am almost offended by the way Lawton and Ogilvie-Herald talk about some of my "heroes", whether these two guys are right or wrong, they have certainly done there homework, and this is probably the best documentation of the history of the exploration of the Giza Plateau that I have ever read.

"Giza the Truth" is a must for anyone interested in Egyptology, whether you agree with the orthodox view or not.
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2) Paperback Book Giza: The Truth: The People, Politics, and History Behind the World's Most Famous Archaeological Site by Invisible Cities Press Llc. This is perhaps as comprehensive, well researched and unbiased as much as any book can be. Firstly, it gives the chronologically ordered unravelling of the pyramids and their offical standpoint in a most meticulous manner possible. Secondly, it provides the most comprehensive and unbiased coverage of all the conventional as well as unconventional theories that try to explain the phenomena of pyramids. At times the authors might appear a bit ambiguous, and that is the best aspect of the book, instead of taking any particular stance they keep an open attitude towards issues which are not completely resolvable under the current circumstances. Lastly, it gives a thorough account of the politics and the players in the field in, again, as unbiased manner as much humanly possible.

This is indeed the first book one should read before venturing towards any other (orthodox or unorthodox) material.¤

3) Paperback Book Giza: The Truth: The People, Politics, and History Behind the World's Most Famous Archaeological Site by Invisible Cities Press Llc. This book is divided into three parts:

Part 1 discusses the various theories concerning the pyramids at Giza, including when, why, and how they were built. Part 2 discusses the more recent theories, such as the "Orion Correllation" theory, the alignment of the shafts, and the redating of the Sphinx. Part 3 delves into the politics concerning the overseers of the Giza monuments and the many "New Age" authors whom have published many best-selling books about the subject over the past decade or so.

Without giving away too much detail, I will first say that this book is most definitely worth reading. In Parts 1&2, the authors attack theories put forward by BOTH the alternative AND orthodox camps with a respectable dose of logic that left me feeling that they were, more or less, fair-minded individuals with little bias one way or the other. They discuss how ramp theories may not be as far-fetched as some have suggested, yet also conceed that stones of immense wieght used in construction throughout the ancient world might also suggest that a lost technology such as sonic levitation may be a possibility.

The point here is that to the authors, nothing is counted as fact nor dismissed outright. The material is reviewed, then the likelihoods discussed. No subject is taboo--it´s all fair game and open to criticism. This is refreshing to anybody who is open-minded, yet also tired of fringe conspiracy theories. Is this to say that the authors are capable of impeccable logic? Of course not. Unlike most others, though, at least they make the attempt.¤

4) Paperback Book Giza: The Truth: The People, Politics, and History Behind the World's Most Famous Archaeological Site by Invisible Cities Press Llc. This book provides a good summary of the current state of Egyptology. It also contains references to many other books which sound excellent for people who are interested in Egyptology.

I´m planning on going back and ordering a bunch of the books which are referenced in ´Giza The Truth´.

I felt the first chapters spent too much time talking about things which really cannot be proven in any way. A new age theory would be presented and then refuted using traditional beliefs about Egyptology which to me are no more reliable than the new age ideas. I think it´s obvious now that traditional beliefs about the Giza plateau are severely lacking in credibility and don´t stand up to close scrutiny.

I felt this book suffers from some ambiguity about whether or not to believe the more far out new age type of ideas relating to the original building of the great pyramid and the Giza plateau.

For example the book states that the following things are possible:

1)the ancient Egyptians may have been given secret knowledge
from beings from outer space

2)the ancient Egyptians may have had an anti gravity capability

But then it sometimes disagrees with other new age theories relating to the building of the great pyramid such as those presented by Christopher Dunn in ´The Giza Power Plant´.

If the above 2 statements are true that makes many of the other new age ideas much more possible such as Dunn´s theory that the great pyramid was like a form of nuclear reactor.

Another new age theory is that the pathways inside the great pyramid tell the entire history and future of the human race with every inch representing about one year.

I suspect the authors have been so thoroughly involved in traditional Egyptology that they find it hard to accept that the great pyramid was apparently built by beings who had god like powers. But even with all of their traditional knowledge and training I think they start to realize that the traditional theories don´t explain everything.

This advanced civilization is sometimes referred to as ´Atlantis´.

Jeff Marzano

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Edgar Cayce´s Egypt: Psychic Revelations on the Most Fascinating Civilization Ever Known

The Giza Death Star

The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls: Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and Future

Gods of Eden: Egypt´s Lost Legacy and the Genesis of Civilization

Initiation
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5) Paperback Book Giza: The Truth: The People, Politics, and History Behind the World's Most Famous Archaeological Site by Invisible Cities Press Llc. A terrific book for anyone interested in Egypt, the pyramids, or ancient civilisations. The authors have done a ton of research to bring together most of what´s been written about the pyramids, and provide an objective framework in which the reader can decide what´s real and what´s not. Fact-based, objective, and complete. Best book on the subject I have read in years.¤

6) Paperback Book Giza: The Truth: The People, Politics, and History Behind the World's Most Famous Archaeological Site by Invisible Cities Press Llc. "Lawton and Ogilvie-Herald´s insight into the great Giza debate is superb. I urge everyone to read and digest Giza: The Truth before they even think about picking up another book on alternative Egypt." Andrew Collins, author of Gateway to Atlantis and Gods of Eden

"Lawton and Ogilvie-Herald have gone where no academic has dared to venture, and have exposed the raw truth behind the archaeological history and politics of Egypt´s greatest monuments." David Rohl, The Express

"A refreshing and realistic overview of research, exploration, questions and answers surrounding the Giza Plateau. A significant contribution to the field." Rudolf Gantenbrink, Giza researcher

What secrets does the Giza Plateau really hold? Are the pyramids simple burial chambers, astronomical devices, or even power plants? Who built them and the enigmatic Sphinx, and when? Does a Hall of Records await discovery at Giza, and if so what does it contain? These questions have animated both the public and a long line of dedicated researchers for years. Giza: The Truth offers the first balanced, objective, and unbiased assessment of the entire range of theories, both orthodox and alternative, that attempt to answer these questions and many more. Authors Ian Lawton and Chris Ogilvie-Herald combine their exhaustive research into the history of investigations at Giza with their own clandestine explorations, creating the definitive work on the Giza Plateau. They uncover the truth about possible secret chambers and tunnels, and delve into the cover-ups and conspiracies, claims and counterclaims that make up the tangled web of political intrigue that has come to dominate the Plateau in recent years. What emerges is an epic story of earnest researchers and opportunistic charlatans, of rival camps waging a war for power, credibility, and ultimate control over the legacy of Giza. Ian Lawton is a former management information systems consultant. He has been researching ancient civilizations for more than a decade, and since 1997 has been a full-time writer-researcher. His second book, Genesis Unveiled, will also be published by Invisible Cities Press. Lawton lives in Hamble, England. Chris Ogilvie-Herald is former editor of Quest for Knowledge magazine and organizer of The Giza Debate, a two-day international conference in London aimed at bringing together conflicting orthodox and alternative views in a series of lectures culminating in a public forum. He lives in London, England.¤

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