Over the years, many theories have emerged about the Egyptian pyramids, including the most famous of them, the so-called Great Pyramid. However, it turns out that a theory proposed a few weeks ago could completely change our perception of this building.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three colossal structures that still dominate the plateau at Giza. It is believed that the pyramid was built for King Cheops during his 20-year reign, around 2560 BC, during the reign of the so-called Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.
According to historian Matthew Sibson, this is not entirely certain. He questions these almost dogmatic assumptions. He came to these conclusions after discovering several strange anomalies in a room called the queen's room. Sibson argues that the Great Pyramid was originally much smaller. The man claims that this building has undergone a thorough renovation, and its current form is due to the addition of restaurants during the 18th and 26th dynasties of the pharaohs.
He also noted that the Pharaoh Chu-fu (Cheops) was worshiped for over 2000 years after his death. It should come as no surprise then that the ancient Egyptians might have been inspired to rebuild their last resting place.
Why were pyramids not represented in any art until the 18th Dynasty? Why are ancient references non-existent or very cryptic? Perhaps because in the Old Kingdom, these buildings were in an earlier, lesser and less significant phase, and there was nothing special or unique about them. Have more questions
Sibson believes there are good reasons to support his thesis, based on an analysis of the Queen's Chamber. The man thinks that this was the original burial chamber created in the first pyramid design. After several thousand years, the structure of the pyramid had to be changed and became the basis for a much larger pyramid.
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At the moment this is just an anecdotal theory, but it must be admitted that this concept actually explains some of the inaccuracies associated with the Great Pyramid. This also explains why this building remained in such good condition, despite the erosion processes, which, in the end, should damage it to a great extent.
This is obviously not the only part of the pyramid that is constantly discussed. The Great Pyramid is made up of about 2.3 million blocks that most historians believe were removed from nearby quarries. However, the researchers cannot agree on whether these blocks were moved, delivered, or rolled into place.
The Greeks believed that slaves were used, but modern discoveries made around the Great Pyramid suggest that it was built by thousands of skilled workers. It is possible that this new theory will lead to a better understanding of the Great Pyramid at Giza.