A computer engineer has proposed a new theory about the biblical Garden of Eden location, suggesting it may lie beneath Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza instead of Iraq.
According to a report by The Mirror, Dr. Konstantin Borisov introduced the idea in a study published in Archaeological Discovery. Borisov based his argument on a map dating back to around 500 BCE, which shows four major rivers flowing from what ancient people described as the surrounding Ocean. These rivers are the Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, and Indus.
For centuries, scholars have believed the Garden of Eden was located in Mesopotamia, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers still flow through modern-day Iraq. The Bible also mentions two additional rivers, Pishon and Gihon, though their exact locations have remained unclear.
Borisov challenges this traditional view by suggesting that the Nile corresponds to the Gihon. He uses ancient writings, medieval maps, and historical accounts to support his claims.
One key source is the Hereford Mappa Mundi, a famous 13th-century map that places “Paradise” near a river called Oceanus, believed to encircle the known world.
Borisov combined geographic analysis with mythological symbolism to reinterpret the Garden’s possible location. He believes including the Nile on ancient maps makes Egypt a stronger candidate than Mesopotamia.
Borisov also connects the Great Pyramid and the biblical Tree of Life. Speaking to the Daily Star, he said that light patterns inside the pyramid resemble the glow of a tree.
He cited computer simulations of the King’s Chamber, which show charged particles forming patterns similar to branches extending from a central point. Earlier studies in 2012 also found that energy tends to accumulate at the top of the pyramid.
In building his case, Borisov referred to the writings of Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who described a single river in Eden splitting into four parts. Josephus identified the Gihon as flowing through Egypt and recognized by the Greeks as the Nile.
Maps featured in Borisov’s study show a circular world ringed by Oceanus, with Eden positioned near its edge. In an interview with in.gr, Borisov stated that all rivers mentioned in the Bible can now be identified, and that following the course of Oceanus may reveal Eden’s true location.
The Great Pyramid of Giza stands approximately 455 feet tall and measures about 756 feet wide at its base. Despite extensive research and competing theories, the Garden of Eden’s location remains a topic of debate. Suggestions over the years have ranged from Iran and Mongolia to Florida.
According to Clarin, English archaeologist David Rohl has proposed that Eden was in a valley near modern-day Tabriz, Iran. Other theories place Eden in Israel, associating it with the Jordan River. Meanwhile, the Mormon faith holds that the Garden was located near Jackson County, Missouri.
