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from album: Egypt Monuments
Pictures from Egypt, you will read the theory of building the pyramids under each photo of the pyramid as it is too long.
picture: Khufu Pyramid and the Sphinx (Abuelhol)
published by: monirgouda
The theory of building the pyramids:-
The most common theory for moving large blocks is to slide logs under the large stones to make mobility easier. The block would have been attached to large ropes with people pushing the block forward. At the same time several men would remove the last log uncovered by the stone. The end log that was removed would then be transported to the front where it would complete the cycle under the stone and the endless cycle would be repeated. Moving block was one thing but placing it into position was another. This idea has also left scientist baffled. The most common theory for placement of each stone is said to have a ramp that went around the pyramid's side. Some have concluded that the ramp only touched one side of the pyramid... to be continued under another photo in this album