The Solution of the Pyramid Problem

by Robert Ballard

With the firm conviction that the Pyramids of Egypt were built and employed, among other purposes, for one special, main, and important purpose of the greatest utility and convenience, I find it necessary before I can establish the theory I advance, to endeavor to determine the proportions and measures of one of the principal groups. I take that of Gizeh as being the one affording most data, and as being probably one of the most important groups. I shall first try to set forth the results of my investigations into the peculiarities of construction of the Gizeh Group, and afterwards show how the Pyramids were applied to the national work for which I believe they were designed."

102 pages, Paperback

Published October 14, 2014

Reviews

[Rex Libris · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting discussion of what the Great Pyramids were built for. He did not engage in any of the alien conspiracy stuff, but argued that the pyramids were essentially used for surveying and mapping out land. Because the Nile alwasy flooded, a conventional border stone system could not be used, but one could always sight along the pyramid lines to draw boundaries. The author discussed the geometry of pyramids and showed how an ancient system of surveying could be developed around it.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

I am interested in ancient history, the pyramids, ancient engineering, and knowledge. I find that modern man often thinks himself the most achieved when, in fact we are now most in the dark.