New algorithm reveals how the Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built
New algorithm reveals how the Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built
Introduction
New algorithm reveals how the Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built
The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, has been a subject of fascination for centuries. Its construction is a mystery that has puzzled archaeologists and historians for years. Recently, a computer scientist named Vicente Luis Rosell Roig proposed a new theory that might explain how the pyramid was built.
The Problem with Ramps
One of the most popular theories is that the pyramid was built using ramps. However, this theory has some issues. If a single ramp was used to push the massive limestone and granite blocks, each weighing two and a half tons, it would impede progress due to being too steep and only allowing one team of workers to transport a stone at once.
A New Solution
Rosell Roig proposed a new solution. If the spiral ramp were built into the pyramid and then covered with stone blocks from the top down as it was completed, nothing would be left to remove. There would be no visible traces of it left behind.
The Algorithm
To test this theory, Rosell Roig created an algorithm that maximized efficiency by coming up with the best possible angle and number of repetitions for the ramp. The algorithm took into account the constraints of the pyramid's construction, including the 20-27 year window for its construction.
The Results
The algorithm showed that the pyramid's construction was possible using a built-in ramp. The ramp would have been built in a spiral shape, allowing workers to transport blocks up the ramp and add them to the pyramid.
Conclusion
The mystery of the Great Pyramid's construction might have been solved. Rosell Roig's algorithm provides a plausible explanation for how the pyramid was built. While there is still much to be learned, this new theory provides a fascinating insight into the ingenuity and skill of the ancient Egyptians.
References
- Rosell Roig, V. L. (2022). A computational framework for evaluating the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. NPJ Heritage Science, 6(1), 1-12.