More Mysteries: Were the Great Pyramids Tombs or Power Plants?
Popular accounts refer to the Great Pyramids as the resting place of Egyptian Kings and Pharaohs. Recent discoveries reveal that the Pyramids might be more than the final resting place for the dead. Some conspiracy theorists assert that ancient Egypt had access to electricity, and the pyramids were giant power plants.
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The proof is found in the pyramids themselves. Some etchings show ancient Egyptians holding torches that appear to be powered by an electric source. Water flowing through the underground tunnels can also create an electric current. Additional scientific evidence reveals that the shafts in the pyramids were crafted from slightly radioactive granite; this ionizes the air and creates an environment comparable to a conductive insulating cable.