The Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA, is not only a witness to geological changes but also a birthplace of countless legends and myths. Among the most intriguing of these are the stories about the restricted area of the Grand Canyon, a mysterious region that supposedly holds ancient Egyptian relics.
In 1909, an article published in the Arizona Gazette shocked the world. It detailed a surprising discovery by explorer Kincaid deep within the Grand Canyon. Kincaid, with the support of the Smithsonian Institution, uncovered a series of caves filled with symbols of ancient Egypt. These caves contained pyramid-like structures, mysterious hieroglyphs, and even mummies along with other ancient artifacts. These findings suggest an astonishing possibility that ancient Egyptian civilization had influence far beyond what we know.
Archaeologists – Professor Jordan and Kincaid – claimed to have found hundreds of Egyptian artifacts in tunnels dating back to the time of the ancient Egyptian king Ramses, around 1250 BC. Historians believe that the first settlers of the Grand Canyon were the ancient Puebloans, but these artifacts suggest that the initial settlers were actually Egyptians. Such a discovery would completely change history. Moreover, how did the Egyptians arrive in North America at that time?
Kincaid was not only an explorer but also a member of the Smithsonian Institution, a globally renowned organization with a vast network of libraries, research centers, and museums serving as a beacon for the natural sciences research in the United States.
One early morning in 1908, Kincaid set off from the Gerding River on a wooden boat, traveling downstream on the Colorado River toward the depths of Arizona. His goal was to explore the mineral resources deep within the Grand Canyon. As the wooden boat slowly arrived at the banks of the Colorado River, Kincaid immediately began his investigation.
After a busy day of work, Kincaid found a flat rock to rest on. At that moment, his gaze was drawn to an anomaly on the shore. There was an entrance to a cave, and uniquely, in front of the cave entrance seemed to be a series of stone steps, as if it were a gateway to another world. Such a discovery is extremely rare in the Grand Canyon, igniting Kincaid’s curiosity.
Kincaid carefully climbed along the cliff, and at the cave entrance, he found that the passage could only accommodate one person. Taking a deep breath, Kincaid resolutely squeezed into the cave. A shocking sight suddenly unfolded before him. There was a series of mysterious murals and sculptures hidden within the cave. Their style bore a striking resemblance to ancient Egyptian art.
The stones on the walls shimmered under his flashlight, and at the end of the tunnel, it branched into two passages, left and right, like a labyrinth carefully crafted by ancient artisans. Kincaid took the left tunnel and noticed that each branch led to a separate chamber. These rooms varied in size but were all spaciously designed, as if meant for a specific ceremony or function in life. The walls were carved with detailed reliefs depicting ancient myths and legends, conjuring visions of the former glory of these spaces.
At the end of the chamber was a vast hall, in the center of which stood a gigantic stone altar upon which lay the remnants of numerous sacrifices. Kincaid continued deeper and found another passage extending from the hall, leading to a circular building. The sturdy structure and wall materials reminiscent of modern architecture produced an indescribable ancient atmosphere. Kincaid did not feel a lack of oxygen or any foul smell here, which surprised him about the ventilation system of this cave.
When Kincaid reached a room at the deepest part of the cave, he encountered a heart-stopping sight – densely packed mummies filled the entire room, each carefully wrapped in linen and tree bark. This scene reminded Kincaid of the burial rituals of ancient Egyptians, but everything here was vastly different from the Egyptian culture he knew.
The cave was inscribed with mysterious hieroglyphs. (Illustration).
This is a brief overview of the content of the article published in the Arizona Gazette, which caused a major stir in Arizona right after its publication. Many readers inquired about the specific location of the cave, hoping to witness this mysterious underground world for themselves. A few days later, the Arizona Gazette published a second article about the cave, but still did not disclose the exact location.
In this article, a professor named Jordan confirmed the existence of the cave and mentioned that it was inscribed with mysterious hieroglyphs. These words closely resembled those of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, but there were also clear differences, and the mummies discovered by Kincaid were all identified as male.
Professor Jordan speculated that this gigantic palace could be a barracks. Or it could be the resting place of warriors from an unnamed ancient civilization. Although Kincaid’s discovery shocked the world, the Smithsonian Institution quickly denied everything, including the existence of Kincaid and Professor Jordan. This announcement raised widespread skepticism and speculation, leading many to wonder whether the government was hiding something.
These words closely resemble ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. (Illustration).
However, at the Smithsonian Institution museum in Washington, someone claimed to have found artifacts from the cave described by Kincaid. Even more notably, there is indeed a record of David Starr Jordan in the Smithsonian archives. This Jordan was not only a physician but also the president of Stanford University. The archival documents indicate that Professor Jordan worked with the Smithsonian for three decades and that Kincaid had worked under Professor Jordan’s direction.
A thorough investigation by the National Geographic Channel also added new evidence to the story. They discovered that Kincaid had served in the United States Marine Corps and became a Smithsonian employee after retirement. Through extensive investigation, archaeologist Jinnan found a small portion of artifacts from the Smithsonian and concluded that the Egyptian artifacts found in the Grand Canyon do exist, and the caves are real.
However, the government designated this area as a restricted zone and closed it off from the outside world under the pretext of protecting the natural environment. This raises the question: Why is the Smithsonian Institution covering this up? Why did the U.S. government designate this area as a restricted zone?
