## Researcher Proposes Startling New Location for the Garden of Eden: The Great Pyramid of Giza
A computer engineer is challenging conventional wisdom with a bold new theory regarding the biblical Garden of Eden, suggesting its true location may be far closer to home than previously believed – specifically, near the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
Konstantin Borisov, Ph.D., detailed his findings in a recent article published in *Archaeological Discovery*, arguing that the legendary paradise described in Genesis was situated within this well-known historical landmark.
While the pyramids themselves date back to approximately 2600 B.C., predating the first chapter of Genesis by over a millennium, Borisov’s argument hinges on a reinterpretation of biblical texts and ancient geographical understanding.
The Bible describes Eden as being watered by four rivers: “And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became four heads. The name of the first is Pishon; that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah… And the name of the second river is Gihon… And the name of the third river is Tigris; …And the fourth river is the Euphrates.”
Traditionally, scholars have identified the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (which flow through modern-day Iraq) as two of these waterways. However, the locations of Pishon and Gihon remain unknown. Most biblical experts consequently believe the Garden of Eden was situated somewhere in that region.
Borisov deviates from this established view by proposing a different interpretation: he suggests that the river “Gihon” actually refers to the Nile River, an idea echoed by Jewish-Roman historian Flavius Josephus.
Drawing on a reconstructed map of the Earth dating back to 500 B.C., Borisov asserts, “it becomes apparent that the only four rivers emerging from the encircling Oceanus are the Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, and Indus.”
Further bolstering his claim, Borisov proposes a fascinating connection between the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Tree of Eternal Life. He describes a simulation demonstrating how an electrical field generated within the King’s chamber – influenced by charged particles – produces a pattern remarkably resembling a tree.
“It is essential to emphasize that this curved form is distinctive and can only be achieved through a combination of the pyramid-shaped structure and the electric force exerted on the charge carriers by the beam-shaped object,” Borisov states in his paper.
He highlights the unique characteristics of the Great Pyramid, noting its shape and granite beams as factors that set it apart from any other structure worldwide in producing this “tree-like” image.
The researcher also draws parallels between Eden’s location on a sacred mountain and the significance attributed to the Great Pyramid within ancient cultures.
- Egyptian
- Akkadian
- Assyrian
- Babylonian
- Indian
- Persian
- Chinese
- Greek
“In ancient cultures, Egyptian, Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Indian, Persian, Chinese, and Greek, there existed a concept of the sacred mountain of the world upon which the tree of life was believed to be situated,” Borisov writes. “This discussion ultimately leads to the conclusion that the sacred mount, where the tree of life is said to reside, can only be the Great Pyramid of Giza.”
Ultimately, Borisov concludes that the location of Eden must be specifically pinpointed to Giza due to its unique characteristics.
The computer scientist also argues that the pyramid “certainly fulfills” the concept of immortality attributed to Adam by God. He suggests that the monument’s remarkable durability – evident even today, long after its construction – supports this notion. Borisov further posits that the 930-year lifespan ascribed to Adam in Genesis might reflect a period during which the pyramid served its intended purpose before ceasing to do so.
Despite these compelling arguments, most biblical experts continue to favor southern Iraq’s marshes, near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, as the more likely location of the Garden of Eden.
