The pyramids of Egypt

Reason behind this

The pyramids of Egypt have been a significant subject of speculation for years. Various

questions have emerged about the significance of the shape, the dimensions, and the orientation

of the pyramids. A characteristic feature of these structures is that they have a shape of a true

pyramid, though the details of their constructions are somehow different. According to Robins

and Shute (1985) the slope of each edge is close to 9/10, and the slope of each face is close to

14/11, this is a coincidental relationship worth of serious consideration by researchers.

A significant challenge in building the pyramids was to make sure that the structure rose

accurately and beautifully to its apex. The slope on the edges has dimensions of about 9/10. This

is one of several compelling reasons why the edges are a dominant feature of the pyramids. To

ensure the slopes of the edges were constructed as straightly as possible, their dimensions

required a slant height of about 44″ or 52″. Thus, in the construction of each pyramid, the corner

blocks had to be carefully and logically positioned on the edges, and then the other blocks could

be placed to complete the pyramid. The choice of the slope, according to the 44″ or 52,” made it

easier to find the correct position of the corner blocks (Smith, 1982).

Construction of the Egyptian pyramids entailed an accurate determination of the angles of

the sloe relative to the horizontal edges. As shown in Figure 1 below, this was made possible

using a plumb-bob level combined with a right-angled square. Such a combination was very

crucial in the accurate placement of the stones to build the entire pyramid. It is important to note

that unlike other centuries, during the construction of pyramids, angels were not measured

directly but instead, a concept of the slope was used and the related angle measures were the

seked measurements (Mendelssohn, 1974).