In this episode of Earth Ancients, Cliff Dunning is joined by archaeologist Jen Deo to explore the deep mysteries of Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Drawing from firsthand experience inside the complex, they discuss a strange area often referred to as the “hospital,” featuring unusual architectural layouts, small chambered rooms, niches, and unexplained vibrations that can be physically felt. Reports of differing sound frequencies, honey-stained stone walls, and underground water activity raise compelling questions about ancient healing practices, acoustic technology, and knowledge far beyond conventional Egyptology.

The conversation challenges orthodox timelines and interpretations of Ancient Egypt, asking whether the Old Kingdom emerged from an even earlier, forgotten civilization. From sound-based healing and subterranean structures to the resistance against modern scanning technologies like ground-penetrating radar, this episode dives into why so much of Egypt’s past remains hidden. Saqqara continues to reveal clues that history may be far older, more advanced, and more complex than we’ve been taught.

TImestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Egypt tours 01:15 – Saqqara and the “hospital” area 03:00 – Strange chambers, niches & vibrations 05:30 – Measured frequencies & sound phenomena 07:45 – Healing practices and honey-stained stone 09:30 – Resistance to excavation & scanning 11:40 – Archaeology as a destructive process 12:50 – Missing history before the Old Kingdom 14:00 – Final thoughts on Saqqara’s hidden past