2007-10-16 10:21:43 · 15 answers · asked by kode_103 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
limestone blocks imported from the quarries, slave labor,
mortar, and sand...the mathematical perfection is still a wonder for its time.
2007-10-22 18:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ancient egyptians had to cut big blocks of rock(granitetc.) they had to use wooden blocks to transport the 2 and a half ton blocks to the needed place. They hand to start with a base just lining them up to make a square. They then had to use the wooden boards to get the blocks to go above those already put down blocks. That just added up. over much time and MANY people a pyramid was completed. There are 3 different types of Egyptian Pyramids so the way to build each is different. Hope that helped.
2016-04-09 08:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many scientists and engineers have studied this and many have varying opinions. Stone blocks weighed over 4000 pounds each with a finished side. The angle of the pyramids is around 52 degrees. The blocks were likely affixed to a wooden sled that was pulled up the side by multiple ropes by teams of people on the top. If water was used as a lubricant to reduce static friction on the rope, approximately 30 slaves could have moved one block, but teams of people would be needed to keep the process moving. That is one theory...
2007-10-16 10:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by BJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some very good theories on this now - I don't know if we will every prove one over the other - but I don't think it is a true "mystery" any longer. Google it (sorry Yahoo!) - or go to the History channel or Discovery's web site.
Some people still think extra terrestrials played a part. I believe it's possible - but very unlikely.
2007-10-16 10:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by ron9baseball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large limestone blocks, some mechanicals like pulleys, blocks and tackle lines. along with sleds and rollers. Lastly, human power, mostly free labor, who did it out of devotion to Pharaoh, later on labor was impressed work gangs and slaves.
2007-10-16 14:48:12 · answer #5 · answered by liorio1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stones.
2007-10-16 10:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jeremy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slaves.
2007-10-16 10:24:16 · answer #7 · answered by Taylor J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human labor mostly in huge quantities. As well some mechanics know in their age - blocks, levers etc.
2007-10-16 10:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by IggySpirit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. To align them? Observation of the Sun and stars.
Edit: "Their" is possessive, so you used it in the proper context.
2007-10-16 10:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Huge rocks.
2007-10-16 10:24:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋