A New Theory Reverses Understanding of the Construction of the Great Pyramid: A Hidden Spiral Passage in Its Heart

SadaNews - In a new scientific revelation that may reshape one of history's most complex enigmas, the answer to a question that has puzzled scholars for centuries is getting closer: How was the Great Pyramid in Egypt constructed with such immense precision and without modern techniques?

Previous research has failed to provide a decisive explanation for how ancient workers managed to lift and arrange millions of massive stone blocks, some weighing around 15 tons, in the absence of any written records documenting the construction methods.

A Hidden Spiral Incline

However, a recent study proposes a different scenario, suggesting the use of a hidden spiral incline within the pyramid's structure itself, rather than the traditional external ramps that have long been considered the most likely explanation, according to the British "Daily Mail" website.

According to Vicente Luis Russel Ruig, a computer science researcher, the workers relied on what is known as an "edge ramp," which is a sloping path extending along the edges of the pyramid, gradually covered with each layer of construction, allowing for the regular and unobstructed transfer of stones upwards.

This proposal highlights the complexity of the project, with the pyramid's base measuring about 755 feet on each side and a height of approximately 481 feet, constructed using around 2.3 million stone blocks, a feat that required precise coordination during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu.

Simulations used in the study indicated that a stone block could be placed every four to six minutes, suggesting that the construction process may have been completed within a period of 14 to 21 years.

When accounting for extraction, transportation, and breaks, the total duration extends to between 20 and 27 years, consistent with known historical estimates.

The Importance of the New Theory

The importance of this theory goes beyond explaining the construction mechanism; it also provides a potential explanation for the mysterious voids detected within the pyramid, which may be remnants of this internal ramp.

Furthermore, the study relied on a comprehensive computer model that simulates the movement of stones and the structural stability during the construction phases, taking into account the technological limitations of the Old Kingdom period, which relied on copper tools, sledges, ropes, and levers, in addition to transport along the Nile.

The results also showed that the structure could withstand the pressures resulting from the addition of successive stone layers, reinforcing the hypothesis that this design could be practically implemented.

This model is notable for being testable, as it proposes field indicators that archaeologists can verify, such as specific patterns in the ramp fill areas or signs of wear from worker movement.

If this hypothesis is confirmed through archaeological evidence, it could represent a significant shift in understanding how one of history's greatest landmarks was built, a feat grounded not only in human strength but also in precise engineering planning and smart techniques designed to remain hidden within the final structure itself.