Description

Time: July 7, 2026

Location: Giza Pyramids, Egypt

A few days ago, I came across a photograph shared by a user in a Facebook group dedicated to UFOs. The author had recently returned from a trip to Egypt and posted the photo asking if anyone could identify what had been captured in it. The image generated a lot of discussion among community members, so I decided to contact him privately.

I asked if he could send me the original file because analyzing images downloaded from social media usually doesn't make much sense. Platforms such as Facebook compress photos, remove part of the metadata, and reduce their quality. The author kindly sent me the original file and also gave me permission to publish my analysis.

After examining the metadata, I can confirm that the photograph appears to be authentic. According to the EXIF data, it was taken on July 7, 2026, at 12:17:37 (+03:00) using an Apple iPhone 15 Pro. The EXIF information is internally consistent and shows no signs of editing in Photoshop or image generation using AI. The camera settings ISO 50, 1/3546 s shutter speed, and the 17 mm equivalent ultra-wide lens — are exactly what I would expect from a photo taken in bright daylight.

Of course, this does not mean that the object itself is something extraordinary. The area around the pyramids is well known for lightweight debris being carried by the wind, so one of the most plausible explanations is that it could simply be a plastic bag or another lightweight object. On the other hand, its shape and appearance are unusual enough that it cannot be identified with certainty from a single photograph.

In my opinion, the photograph itself is authentic, but the object cannot be identified with confidence. Reaching a stronger conclusion would require additional photographs, video footage, or independent witnesses from the same time and location.

EXIF Data

* Camera: Apple iPhone 15 Pro
* Date Taken: July 7, 2026, 12:17:37 (+03:00)
* Software: iOS 26.5
* Lens: 2.22 mm f/2.2
* Focal Length (35 mm equivalent): 17 mm
* ISO: 50
* Exposure Time: 1/3546 s
* Aperture: f/2.2
* White Balance: Auto
* Exposure Mode: Automatic
* Flash: Off
* Image Type: Apple ProRAW

The EXIF screenshot is in Polish because I am from Poland.

Greetings to everyone who is passionate about unexplained phenomena.