The Great Pyramid at Giza: The Use of Advanced Math and Science Within its Design

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Many conspiracies surround the Great Pyramid at Giza. Of these theories, nearly all of them stem from curiosities involving the construction process, as well as the planning and design process, of the Great Pyramid. While admitting that it is quite curious that the pyramid is oriented almost perfectly to the cardinal directions; along with the fact that both the golden section and the number π seem prevalent in the design; it is also curious how some people instantaneously connect those possibilities with the idea that only aliens could have built such a structure. The Egyptians created an advanced system of hieroglyphics, and built many other impressive structures, is it so hard to believe that they were also the designers and builders of a structure that incorporates the use of advanced science and mathematics? Although the Egyptians may never have defined the number π, advanced math and advanced science were both clearly used in the design, planning, and construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza. The use of math, science, and logic can be seen within the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza in a variety places. It is most apparent are within the construction and movement of the components; the overall design of the Great Pyramid itself with relation to its height, base, and sides; and within the orientation and layout of the Pyramids at Giza. These three key elements are the basis of many questions formed around the Pyramid and what, in fact, makes this structure so interesting. Often debated upon and discussed the most, is how the large stones, and stone components of the pyramid, were moved and stacked to create such a structure [Figure #1]. There are many hypotheses on how this was accomplished. The most common hypothesis is... ... middle of paper ... ...ml>. Haack, Steven C. "The Astronomical Orientation of the Egyptian Pyramids." Journal of History of Astronomy 15 (1984): S119. The SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System. Web. 21 Sept. 2011. AS...15..119H/0000120.000.html> Lepre, J. P. The Egyptian Pyramids. Jefferson, NC: McFarland &, 1990. Print. O'Connor, J. J., and E. F. Robertson. "An Overview of Egyptian Mathematics." Web. 10 Oct. 2011. http://www.gap-system.org/~history/HistTopics/Egyptian_mathematics.html. Orofino, Vincenzo. "A Quantitative Astronomical Analysis of the Orion Correlation Theory." Web. 1 Nov. 2011. . Shaw, Ian. "Building the Great Pyramid." (2002). British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC, 8 Jan. 2007. Web Article. 21 Sept. 2011. .

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