Topic > The Great Mystery of the Pyramids - 1812

The Great Pyramids of Egypt are undoubtedly one of the most recognized and admired monuments in the world. Built to pay homage to the gods and pharaohs, the pyramids were of great importance to the Egyptians and the mystery of their construction continues to amaze us today. Many theories have been suggested regarding how the pyramids were built, however, none are as well supported or intelligible as the heave-ho method of quarrying and cutting limestone. Joseph Davidovits' theory that disproves this, in which the pyramids were modeled, is implausible. Substantial physical evidence has been found that is consistent with Egyptologists' depiction of the heave-ho method. The entire process of building a pyramid with this method is possible, as demonstrated by extensive experiments and analyzes of Egyptian culture. Indisputably, the Great Pyramids of Giza were built by quarrying limestone and using ramps, sleds, and cutting tools, thanks to the ingenuity and strength of highly organized Egyptian workers. Joseph Davidovits, a French chemist, proposed that the pyramids were formed using a special mixture of cement, and then poured into wooden molds where it hardened (alternative theory #3). While Davidovits claims to have explained aspects of pyramid construction that the lift theory could not, the mold theory has many flaws, making it weak and unlikely. First, the stones used in the construction of the pyramids had different shapes (Article 5). The shape of the stones would be uniform if they were created in molds of exact dimensions. If each stone was created in a unique mold, this would explain the diversity of shape. However, building thousands, or even hundreds, of molds would have been… middle of paper… the gods they worshipped. Despite the efforts of other theorists trying to disprove this process, the number of errors in the heave-ho method is very low. Most of the improbabilities and doubts can be explained by proven experiments, as well as by examining the Egyptian lifestyle. In conclusion, the heave-ho method is the strongest and most practical theory for pyramid construction, due to the weakness of other theories, the significant problems in physical evidence and how it can be obtained. This method irrefutably shows how the hard-working and inventive Egyptians used abundant resources to create magnificent pyramids, working in highly organized teams and using tools and machines such as chisels, hammers and ramps. The actual process of building the pyramids may never become known to us; however, the heave-ho method is the closest idea to the truth that we have.