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The Course Thicknesses of the Great Pyramid
Abstract Eight sets of course thicknesses for the Great Pyramid are combined into one for an improved estimate of each course’s thickness and a smaller standard error than was possible before. It is found that the cubit, palm and finger were used in setting the thicknesses of the courses. Three simple patterns—slopes, ramps and flats—were used when setting the thicknesses along with some exceptions. We do not understand why this was done only that it was. This suggests a higher level of intention during the design process than was previously thought.
The Course Thicknesses of the Great Pyramid
Abstract Eight sets of course thicknesses for the Great Pyramid are combined into one for an improved estimate of each course’s thickness and a smaller standard error than was possible before. It is found that the cubit, palm and finger were used in setting the thicknesses of the courses. Three simple patterns—slopes, ramps and flats—were used when setting the thicknesses along with some exceptions. We do not understand why this was done only that it was. This suggests a higher level of intention during the design process than was previously thought.
The Course Thicknesses of the Great Pyramid
McKenzie, Douglas (Autor:in)
Nexus Network Journal ; 18 ; 347-372
08.04.2016
26 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
The Course Thicknesses of the Great Pyramid
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