The
Bent Pyramid…Dashure, Egypt
Perhaps we have
judged too rapidly when theorizing the structural design of the Bent pyramid
located at Dashure, Egypt.
From the previous topic, “The Perfect Alignment” Topics we were
introduced to the concept of the three pyramids at Giza situated at a 191.4
degrees separation. This implies that the pyramid designer(s) were completely
aware of planet orbital characteristics, a concept never accepted or introduced
in ancient Egyptian studies.
To review the technique used by the builders, we plot
the basic orbital paths for the two planets Earth and Mars. These paths
demonstrate the average angular distance Mars will travel during one complete
orbit of Earth (Ill. 1).
Illustration 1. The
outer planet Mars travels 191.4 degrees of its orbit around the Sun during one
complete orbit of Earth.
There are no complex formulae required to determine
the angular measure of 191.4 degrees, and is simply calculated by knowing the
number of days to an Earth year and counting the days from one alignment with
Mars, Earth, and the Sun to the next alignment. What must be realized is the
ancients knowing that planets orbited the Sun, and the ability to measure,
record, and present their results in a most ingenious manner…their measures are
brazenly “formed” into the Bent pyramid.
To compare the Bent pyramid to the orbital data for
Mars and Earth, we simply rotate the illustration above to match the angular
measure of the pyramid (Ill. 2).
Illustration 2.
The orbital paths of Mars and Earth are rotated then compared to the
side angular measure for the Bent Pyramid at Dashure.
It is here where we must begin to realize that two
separate and distinct sites: Giza, and Dashure have the identical angular
measure designed within (191.4 degrees). The implementation of this angle
should have automatically directed us toward considering that our ancient
ancestors were aware of planets orbiting the Sun.
From the previous topic, we were introduced to the
concept of the Giza complex demonstrating planet alignment and their distances
from the Sun. The most astonishing aspect was the comparison of the physical
size for the three large Giza pyramids compared to the four inner planets:
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
Although it is unknown how the ancients could have
attained this knowledge, it is reaffirmed by the formation of the Bent Pyramid.
There are several speculations why this pyramid was
actually constructed having sides with two distinct angular measures. Many
theorists believe that the original structure was built upon a weak foundation
causing fractures within, forcing the builders to consider aborting the
project. Rather than abort, the builders elected to complete the structure at a
reduced angular measure. Unfortunately, this theory is based only on the
structural design of the pyramid. Since we have not realized why the
designer(s) elected to form the bend in the sides, we automatically assume that
something went wrong during construction, yet…the Bent Pyramid is the most
“well preserved” of all ancient pyramids built in Egypt! …a great oversight
made by many.
Close examination clearly shows the alteration of
outer casing stone placement immediately prior to the actual change in the
structure’s angular slope (bend). These
stones are more rectangular in shape, or longer in length than those below or
above. The builders were actually “preparing” the sides to withstand the
“directional change” in angular pressure from the courses above. The lower
angled sides of the upper section actually disturb the integrity of stone
placement in the lower section of the structure. The pyramid had to be built
according to an initial plan. It was “intentionally” designed to have an
external angular measure (bend) approximately equal to 191.4 degree within the
design. To confirm, a second neighbouring pyramid (“North” [Red] Pyramid) was
constructed.
By design, both pyramids: “Bent” and “North” have a
calculated or completed height equal to each other.
The fact that both pyramids are equal in height
supports the concept of a mathematical “link” between both structures and
possibly verifies that the “bend” was intentionally designed into the
structure.
This proposal could be dismissed if we knew that the
Bent pyramid was the first of the two built at Dashure. But evidence indicates
the Bent pyramid being built after the North pyramid, reaffirming the concept
that the Bent pyramid was designed to match the height of the North Pyramid
upon completion.
Two common elements are now known: equal heights for
the two pyramids at Dashure, and a 191.4 degrees measure for the Bent pyramid
and the Giza complex.
The 191.4 degrees definitely represents the two
planets: Earth, and Mars and their orbital ratios. Now we must attempt
confirming if the pyramid designer(s) had inserted their knowledge of planet
sizes into the Bent Pyramid, as they had successfully achieved at Giza.
Illustration 3 shows
the “three-point” or maximum size circle that can be formed by using the
measures of the Bent Pyramid; this circle is to represent Earth, it being
almost twice the diameter of Mars.
Illustration 3. The
maximum size circle formed by the Bent Pyramid represents the planet Earth.
From illustration 3, we now add and position other
known cosmic bodies, drawn in ratio to the large circle; it representing Earth
(ill. 4).
Illustration 4. Only two other known cosmic object fit
geometrically within the Bent Pyramid design: Mars, and the Moon.
Both Mars and the Moon fit directly into the Bent
Pyramid design, unfortunately the other two know objects of approximate size:
Venus, and Mercury do not. This should not deter us in any way whatsoever; it
should actually help confirm what the ancients were attempting to express.
The two planets: Earth, and Mars were introduced. We
know Mars orbits 191.4 degrees with respect to Earth, and the planet Earth is
the only inner planet with a significant sized moon. The Bent Pyramid design is
actually “created” using the measures of the two planets in question, and
confirmed by including the Moon of Earth.
This is an amazing approach to demonstrate the knowledge gained by the
pyramid designer(s).
Could the ancients measure these cosmic objects to
such accuracy…if not…how did they gain this knowledge?
Many will remain steadfast in their belief that these
measures are mere “coincidental”, but there are two other measures yet to be
analyzed; the two angular slopes forming the “bend” in the side of the
structure.
Why did the ancients elect to build at a steep angle
(54.52 degrees) then intentionally reduce this to a lower slope of (43.35
degrees)?
The greatest challenge, ever presented to this writer,
was to provide sufficient evidence to indicate that the two specified angles
were by design.
What had to be analyzed were the ”unique” features
relating only to Earth and Mars; no other planets were to be considered.
The answer has already been presented…the orbital
paths for both planets !
Today we know and have recorded the actual orbital
paths for all planets. We are aware when they are closest (perihelion),
furthest (aphelion), and average distances from the Sun.
With the aid of CAD
programs, we can easily create the actual paths that Earth and Mars travel
around the Sun (Ill. 5).
Illustration 5. The
orbital paths for the planets Mars and Earth
From illustration 5, we notice the large eccentric
orbital path of Mars (0.093% offset from average), compared to the small
variation of Earth (0.16%). Could the ancients have known that Mars has an
elliptical orbit? If it were possible, then what means would they use to
represent this knowledge within the Bent Pyramid?
We know the maximum, minimum, and average distances
that Mars is from the Sun; it is calculated by simple “triangulation”
measure. Now we will discover that the
ancients also measured using this identical system (Ill. 6).
Illustration 6.
Triangular measure in degrees is used to determine the distance Mars is
from Earth. One set of angles is identical to the Bent Pyramid.
Illustration 6 shows the four measures of Earth and
Mars from their respective min, max, and average distances from the Sun.
Observing the lower right measures to Mars, when the
planet is at its average orbital location, is made from the furthest and
average location of Earth. The two measures are 54.35 degrees and 43.44 degrees…the
identical measures for the two angles forming the Bent Pyramid. !! (Ill. 7)
Illustration 7. The two side angular measures, forming
the Bent Pyramid, are directly related to the angular distance measures to the
planet Mars.
Who could have designed such a simple yet complicated
structure, the Bent Pyramid, built to demonstrate their gained knowledge of
planet motion, and specifically to emphasize the measures for the planet Mars
with respect to Earth and its companion the Moon?
This can only be followed by the most interesting
question of all…How was it accomplished ?
References:
“106” The Dawn of Man, 1999, sbe…………..Clive Ross
Larousse Astronomy, 1987..………..…………Philippe de la Cotardiere
The Pyramids of Egypt,……………………….I. E. S. Edwards.
The Corn Women,……………………………..Author(s) unknown
The Great Unsolved Mysteries of Science,……John Grant
Our Universe,…………………………………..National Geographic
The Timetable of Science,………………………A Hellemans, B.
Bunch
To contact Clive Ross, please email him
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