A fresh perspective on the mystery surrounding the construction of the Great Pyramid of Egypt may be emerging. A researcher has put forward the idea that this monumental structure was erected utilizing a concealed internal spiral ramp that wound its way through the edifice itself. He posits that this theory offers the most satisfactory explanation for both the remarkable speed of construction and the enigmatic voids that have been identified inside the pyramid.
The focus is on the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), assembled from approximately 2.3 million stone blocks, each weighing as much as 15 tons. Computer engineering expert Vicente Luis Rosell Roig hypothesized that laborers hauled the stones up an inclined passage situated along the structure’s edges, with these very sections subsequently being encased as subsequent layers of masonry were added.
According to the researcher’s calculations, blocks could have been set in place nearly every four to six minutes. “This allows for adherence to the historical timeframe of 20 to 27 years,” he stated, referencing the period documented by historical accounts for the pyramid’s completion.
As reported by the Daily Mail, the proposed model aligns well with the pyramid’s internal empty spaces already mapped out. Roig’s paper suggests, “These might not be random hollows but rather integral components of the construction mechanism.”
Should archaeologists uncover tangible evidence of such a ramp and the theory gains validation, our understanding of how one of the ancient world’s foremost landmarks was built will necessitate a significant re-evaluation.
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