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Max Fomitchev-Zamilov has made several podcast appearances recently, as well as publishing numerous articles both on his website and elsewhere, claiming that he has conclusively shown the category of ‘precise’ hard stone vessels from ancient Egypt to be modern fakes. I quite disagree. Let’s discuss.

Generally, I have a strong inclination against “reaction” content, and I already have 10-plus hours of researched content dedicated to the topic of ancient precision vases on my channel. However, seeing as I am specifically named in Max’s latest article, I do want to spend a little time to share my perspective on his claims.

I’ve met Max, and we’ve been quite cordial. I’ve spent a couple of days with him in total, so I wouldn’t say I know him well. I’m generally thankful for his interest and work on these topics, but some of his claims and statements made recently in his work and on social media I’ve found to be a little…strange.

Most of Max’s work on Ancient Egypt can be found on his website. I will mostly be referencing his latest article of April 22, 2026, but also his prior research and articles, some of which I have previously referenced in my vase focused content.

Let’s establish some baselines, and lay out my understanding of what’s happened here.

Continue reading “Ancient Precision Vases are Fakes Again?”

Join us in Egypt this December for the annual ‘Primordial Egypt’ Tour! Check out all the details, full itinerary, and registration info on the tour page via the menu above or right here: https://unchartedx.com/primordial2026

Good times!

Going beneath the Black Pyramid at Dashur is a rare opportunity – entering the labyrinthian set of passages and chambers grants us insight into dynastic pyramid architecture. First excavated in the late 1800s, some passages have collapsed, and several are in danger of collapse due to the weight of the mud-brick pyramid above. We had the chance to view and inspect several interesting artifacts still in place beneath this iconic, ancient structure!

Many thanks to my good friend Kyle Allen for the footage – and MANY thanks to Adam Young of the Artifact Foundation for inviting me to visit the Black Pyramid! https://www.artifactfoundation.org/

Continue reading “New Video: The Black Pyramid of Dashur!”

Due to demand, we’re putting on another Egypt trip for October of 2026! Check out the details at https://unchartedx.com/egyptoctober2026/

A quick note, as the tour basically sold out before I even made it public. Firstly, I’m blessed and very grateful for the support and demand for these trips, it’s a little overwhelming frankly. I had put this tour on because there were so many people wanting to join us in March. I sent this tour out to the March waitlist and it basically sold out in a couple days. I’m not a tour agency, and tours are not my core business, although I do enjoy doing them, but I’m at my capacity for how many I want to run each year (2-3 maximum).

The best way to get early access to register is to become a channel supporter, I give supporters a week+ early access to register for tours.

New vid on the UX live channel – please subscribe over there also!

Join me as we take a deep dive into an incredible ancient logistic achievement – quarrying and moving the huge granite blocks of Ollantaytambo around 10 kilometers across the Andes Mountains in the Sacred Valley of Peru!

Known as the ‘Tired Stones,’ these massive blocks can be found in the high, steep slopes of the quarry, and all along the route to the amazing megalithic ‘sun temple’ of Ollantaytambo.

Seemingly abandoned along the route, how these were moved in this unrelenting, high altitude, steep terrain, and why they’re there, is a huge mystery.

Over the last year I’ve been investigating these stones, and trying to decipher the story they’re telling us about the catastrophic history of human civilization….

I’m currently in Peru for a month running my first tours down here, its a good time! I’ve been making some shorts on the awesome things we’re seeing, you can find them on my youtube, facebook, twitter or insta pages!

I’m also making some longer ‘raw’ content for patrons and channel members, currently only visible via patreon and youtube channel memberships. This footage will make it’s way to the public pages also eventually!

Here’s some shorts so far:

Continue reading “In Peru on Tour – YouTube Shorts!”

New video! Join me for an exploration, with my friends Russ, Matt and Rogelio, of the amazing megalithic streets of Cusco. Some context first, then it’s a candid ‘walk and talk’ investigating the fascinating stonework of a truly megalithic city.