Most of the devices that make our life easier are powered by electricity. Is it possible that the sages of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia already had an idea of electricity and even electric lighting and electrical appliances? If we take a closer look at some of the archaeological finds, the answer becomes obvious.
One of the most frequently cited pieces of evidence is the relief at the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt, which depicts human figures standing next to a lightbulb-like object.
An ancient light bulb?
The patron resembles a lotus flower, it has a rod extending from the bottom of the "device". Inside the "bulb" is a "snake" emerging from a "cartridge" in the shape of a lotus flower. According to the supporters of this hypothesis, in particular the author of "Chariots of the Gods" Erich von Daniken, this "snake" is a filament.
A light bulb-like object depicted in the Temple of Hathor in Egypt. Photo: Lasse Jensen / Wikimedia Commons
Von Daniken created a working model of such a light bulb in the laboratory. It works by emitting a dim light with a purple tint.
He used the same materials, including two metal rods and a wire connecting them.
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But where did the ancient Egyptians get the electricity needed to operate the light bulb?
Ancient battery?
The Baghdad battery is very simple compared to modern batteries. It consisted of an earthen jug and a stopper made of asphalt. An iron rod, surrounded by a copper cylinder, passed through the plug. The pitcher was supposedly filled with an acidic liquid, such as vinegar. This device produced 1.1 volts. Scientists made copies of this device, which showed that it worked.
Illustration of a Baghdad battery. Ironie / Wikimedia Commons
1.1 volts is a very weak power, but if you combine several of these batteries, then their power will increase. This battery was created in the period from 250 BC. to 250 AD These batteries are not the only theoretical energy source.
Some believe that the most famous structure in Egypt is a device for generating electricity. We are talking about the great pyramids of Giza, some believe that they were used as an ancient power plant.
An ancient power plant?
This hypothesis was first put forward by the author and researcher Christopher Dunn in his books The Power Plant of Giza and The Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt.
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Dunn claims that the "King's Chamber" in the center of the Cheops pyramid once served as a central generator. It is built of pink granite rich in micro-crystals of quartz.
The Pyramid of Cheops is mostly built of granite. Granite is composed of many tiny quartz crystals that generate electricity under pressure and / or vibration. In the scientific community, this phenomenon is known as the piezoelectric effect. It is used in many modern technologies such as loudspeakers, signal converters and the automotive industry.
According to Dunn and other proponents of this theory, the granite sarcophagus in the "King's Chamber" (which itself was carved into a huge chunk of pink granite) converted the low-frequency vibrations of the earth into electrical energy. According to Dunn, the supporting ceilings on the Tsar's Chamber ceiling are ideally sized to resonate at this frequency.