Mystery Behind The Pyramid Research Paper
Muhammad Ali
Strayer University
HUM 111 World Cultures 1
Professor Charles Fleming
January 29, 2015
Mystery Behind the Pyramids There are various theories out there as to how the pyramids in Egypt were built. One is that slaves were used in their construction and that several different techniques were employed such as the ramp technique to a terraced pyramid. If there were slaves used than their number would have been extraordinarily high. If there were a ramp built, then it would have taken a long time to dismantle it after the pyramid had been completed. Not to mention that if dismantled the torn down giant blocks would have been left over, plain for all to see. Which, according to the Danish civil engineer Garde-Hanson, is a ridiculous theory. (Yahya, 2008 para. 2)
When we look at the pyramids and all the mystery that surrounds them. One has to wonder why is it that we have not been able to figure out these mysteries? Maybe we have been looking in all the wrong places. Modern world thinks that older generations were primitive beings. However, this is not the case. “Remains left from ancient Egypt, …show more content…
The only explanation is that they used highly advanced machinery. When we look at the ancient granite artifacts in Egypt, we find evidence of manufacturing methods that involve the use of advanced machinery for example lathes, milling machines, ultrasonic drilling machines and high-speed saws. Their accuracy was not produced by chance but is repeated over and over again. (Dunn, 1998, Ch. 8) Human beings cannot replicate with such precision. After all, we are humans, and we make mistakes. Another evidence is “No soot has been found in the corridors of the pyramids or the tombs of the kings because these areas were lit using electricity. Relief carvings show that the Egyptians used hand-held torches powered by cable-free power sources.” (Yahya, 2011 para.
Strayer University
HUM 111 World Cultures 1
Professor Charles Fleming
January 29, 2015
Mystery Behind the Pyramids There are various theories out there as to how the pyramids in Egypt were built. One is that slaves were used in their construction and that several different techniques were employed such as the ramp technique to a terraced pyramid. If there were slaves used than their number would have been extraordinarily high. If there were a ramp built, then it would have taken a long time to dismantle it after the pyramid had been completed. Not to mention that if dismantled the torn down giant blocks would have been left over, plain for all to see. Which, according to the Danish civil engineer Garde-Hanson, is a ridiculous theory. (Yahya, 2008 para. 2)
When we look at the pyramids and all the mystery that surrounds them. One has to wonder why is it that we have not been able to figure out these mysteries? Maybe we have been looking in all the wrong places. Modern world thinks that older generations were primitive beings. However, this is not the case. “Remains left from ancient Egypt, …show more content…
The only explanation is that they used highly advanced machinery. When we look at the ancient granite artifacts in Egypt, we find evidence of manufacturing methods that involve the use of advanced machinery for example lathes, milling machines, ultrasonic drilling machines and high-speed saws. Their accuracy was not produced by chance but is repeated over and over again. (Dunn, 1998, Ch. 8) Human beings cannot replicate with such precision. After all, we are humans, and we make mistakes. Another evidence is “No soot has been found in the corridors of the pyramids or the tombs of the kings because these areas were lit using electricity. Relief carvings show that the Egyptians used hand-held torches powered by cable-free power sources.” (Yahya, 2011 para.