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The mystery of Pi in the pyramids of Egypt Part II

lunes, febrero 7th, 2011

The mystery of Pi in the pyramids of Egypt Part II

The scientists suggest that the use of ropes would be impracticable in these cases (the strings of these dimensions would break or change its length because of the enormous pressure to keep them in power). So, it is likely that the Egyptians used a diameter wheels royal cubit to measure distances, rolling them and counting the revolutions (each full rotation of the wheel).

Limestone-capped Pyramid

And, as we saw in the example of the conference before, this is where Pi leaves his mark on the final measures. When the Egyptians wanted to measure the height of the pyramid, they just had to pile wheels above the other, and counted. (más…)

The mystery of Pi in the pyramids of Egypt

miércoles, febrero 2nd, 2011

The mystery of Pi in the pyramids of Egypt – Part I

Pyramid of Khafre

Long before it became fashionable theories about the construction of the pyramids of Egypt or that talk of aliens, inhabitants of Atlantis, it was thought that they were the work of God. The early Christians and Muslims believed that the pyramids were built shelters to survive the Flood.

Already in the nineteenth century, some findings suggested that the construction of the pyramids was influenced by a superior body. (más…)

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