THE BUILDING OF THE PYRAMIDS
OVERVIEW
OF
PYRAMID
CONSTRUCTION
This area is dedicated to the construction and architecture of the pyramids, how they were built, and the evolution in design from the step pyramid to the true pyramid. Beginning with the step pyramids of the 3rd Dynasty, and continuing for centuries, the pyramid is a marvel of construction, and is considered one of the “Seven wonders of the world.” The pyramids are the only of these seven that remain standing and intact.
The Step Pyramid
The earliest form of pyramid, the step, dates back to the 3rd Dynasty, and consists of several steps. A descending passage from the north leads to the burial chamber. Underground galleries surround the pyramid on all but the south sides. The first, and probably the only step pyramid ever completed, is that of King Netjerykhet Djoser at Saqqara. The Step pyramid is not near as pleasing to the eye as the True pyramid, which could explain the quick abandonment of this type of pyramid.
The True Pyramid
The true pyramid is a natural development and improvement on the step pyramid. The first true pyramids were introduced in at the beginning of the 4th Dynasty. The structure of a True Pyramid is virtually the same as a step pyramid. Packing blocks are stacked until the dimensions were right, and then finishing blocks (usually limestone) were the last touch. The aesthetics are much more pleasing than the step pyramid, but the construction isn’t really that different.
Construction Techniques
A major problem facing the builders of the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, was that of getting the Large stone blocks to the height they required. the method shown at left, is the only one proven to have been used. The ramps were built on inclined planes of mud brick and rubble. They then dragged the blocks on sledges to the needed height. As the pyramid grew taller, the ramp had to be extended in length, and its base was widened, else it would collapse. It is likely that for the construction of each pyramid, several ramps were probably used.
The arrangement of the ramps used for building is in much dispute. Assuming that the step pyramid was built before the outer structure, and then the packing blocks were laid on top, the ramps could have run from one step to another rather than approaching the pyramid face at right angles.
Some of the pyramids indicate an accurate understanding of Pi, but the mathematical knowledge of the Egyptians did not include the ability to arrive at this by calculation. It is possible that this could have been arrived at “accidentally” through a means such as counting the revolutions of a drum.
The internal construction of most true pyramids consists of a series of buttress walls surrounding a central core. The walls decrease in height from the center outwards. In other words, the core of the true pyramid is essentially a step pyramid. The internal arrangement added stability to the structure. Packing blocks filled the “steps” formed by the faces of the outermost buttress walls and casting blocks (often Limestone) completed the structure of the true pyramid.
Architects and builders used a different form of construction in the pyramids of the 12th and 13th Dynasties. Mainly because of economy, for it was suitable for relatively modest structures in inferior materials. Solid walls of stone ran from the center, and shorter cross walls formed a series of chambers filled with stone blocks, ruble or mud bricks. An outer casing was usually added, and although quite effective in the short term, it did not even come close to the earlier construction methods. Pyramids which were built with this structural design are quite dilapidated and worn.
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December 31, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Many centuries ago, Egyptians built and constructed pyramids. These pyramids are one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” The theory how the pyramids were built and constructed isn’t 100% discovered yet, I believe, just like John Pierre, that the Egyptians ran a spiral ramp throughout the inside of the pyramid. The started from the bottom and then made there way to the top as it grew. Inside the pyramid there are three chambers, The Queens Chamber, above that is the Grand Gallery, and at highest chamber in the Great Pyramid is the Kings Burial Chamber. The three chambers are all connected by passage ways but, none of the passage ways were not intersecting with the ramp. It was pretty much proven that his idea was correct. I believe that John Pierre’s theory is correct.
January 1, 2012 at 10:15 AM
John Pierre’s theory of and internal ramp makes sense. After all, if it a true thing, the ramp wouldn’t run into any of the cambers, or passageways. The French even detected evidence of an internal ramp in the 1980s high-tech survey. The internal ramp theory is the only one out of the others we have that makes sense, as lifting cranes are not big enough, the single long ramp costs too much for Kufu’s economy, and the spiral ramp wouldn’t finish the pyramid.
January 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM
It’s truly amazing the construction that went into these pyramids. I can see why they are known as the “Seven wonders of the world”. The first pyramid which was the step pyramid dates back to the 3rd Dynasty. King Netjerykhet Djoser put a lot of though into this pyramid making underground galleries. Truly Brilliant! It took really good math skills to construct the Step/True Pyramids which are master pieces. Who would think that stone, block, ruble, and mud bricks and great mathematic skills would keep these pyramids still standing.
January 1, 2012 at 4:25 PM
I believe that John Pierre’s theory on how the blocks were brought to build the top of the pyramid was correct. The French’s study of the pyramid, one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”, provides evidence that there may have been an internal spiral ramp. This ramp was to haul building blocks up to the top of the pyramid. It was already proven by John Pierre that the ramp would not hit any of the three large rooms inside of the pyramid, the Queen’s Chamber, the Grand Gallery, and the King’s Burial Chamber. The idea that there was open space at the end of each straightaway for the men to pull the blocks seems realistic too. Because they would have no room to stand when pulling the blocks around corners, this open space would be needed. A crane would then be positioned in this space so that the block could be lifted to the next level. In conclusion, I believe that John Pierre’s theory about how the blocks were taken to the top of the pyramid is correct.
January 2, 2012 at 3:13 PM
John Pierre’s strategy is that there is a ramp inside the pyramid that let the Egyptians to haul bricks to the top, I believe that theory because there is evidence. At the end of the video it showed proof of an Egyptian drawing that showed a ramp inside the pyramid just like what John Pierre has come up with after his research. The whole strategy is very realistic, especially for the Egyptians who didn’t have the technology we have today. The reason why I believe that the ramp doesn’t go through any chambers is that the ramp is proved to go around the very outside of the pyramid when the chambers are on the inside. If another person proved there is no opening at the end of each straightaway then John Pierre’s theory is incorrect, but there is proof of this. Every part of John Pierre’s strategy has proof of being correct so I believe it to be true. Lastly, I believe John Pierre’s theory of how the blocks that were used to build the pyramid were transported to the top is true.
January 2, 2012 at 6:56 PM
I believe that Jean-Pierre’s idea of an internal ramp inside a pyramid, one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”, is the answer to how the Egyptians managed to bring blocks to the top of it. It seems to be the only theory that makes sense and could be realistic, since lifting cranes, a single long ramp, and an outside spiral ramp all have problems that go along with them. The internal spiral ramp starts from the bottom of the pyramid and makes its way to the top. There is an open space at the end of each straightaway that will provide room for the men to pull blocks around the corners. Stationed at the open space is a crane that will lift the block up to the next flight of the ramp. In the pyramid, there are three chambers: the Queen’s Chamber at the very bottom, the Grand Gallery one level above it, and the King’s Burial Chamber at the very top. The ramp does not intersect with any of the three chambers or the passageways that connect them. Furthermore, the French team’s high-tech survey in the 1980s had evidence that proved that there was an internal ramp. Based on the above information, I think that Jean-Pierre’s theory is correct.
January 2, 2012 at 7:18 PM
I think John Pierre is correct about the theory about building pyramids. The idea seems real and uses common sense to support the theory. They must have had a ramp inside the pyramid. Then they probably covered it in blocks so people wouldn’t notice this. There must have been a lot of planning ahead before any pyramid was built because the ramp might be different sizes to match the pyramid. I think that they used the ramps not just for hauling bricks, but also for the outline of the pyramid. Then the workers know how to place the bricks. John’s theory is the most reasonable with the information about these amazing structures.
January 3, 2012 at 11:49 AM
i believe that John Pierre is correct about the therory about the building pyamids idea that he has they seem like they are real but they really don’t think they are.They probley been planning bout this along time ago but now they think of it. I think they use the ramp inside the pymamids for the outline of it and to like hold it all in place. I think it is a resonable imformation about these stutures.
January 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Wow! The egyptians were really busy at the time of building the pyramids. They made a lot of materials that make these fanomanal figures.
January 3, 2012 at 11:52 AM
I beleive that John Pierre has the right idea that there were ramps inside, or outside the Pyramids. It seems like it makes alot of sense, because, how else could they have done it? They probably used that ramps to climb up to the top, and used it to haul bricks. It is also very possible that they used latters to climb up, also. The pyramids were very planned out. In conclusion, I think that John Pierre was right
January 3, 2012 at 3:56 PM
I think John Pierre is correct about the theory about building pyramids. These pyramids are one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” The Egyptians ran a spiral ramp throughout the inside of the pyramid. The chambers were connected by passage ways but, . It was proven that John Pierre’s theory was correct.
January 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM
I think John Pierre is correct about the theory about building pyramids. These pyramids are one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” The Egyptians ran a spiral ramp throughout the inside of the pyramid. The chambers were connected by passage ways but, . It was proven that John Pierre’s theory was correct.
January 3, 2012 at 4:05 PM
i also believe that john pierre is right about the theroy about the pyramids. I believe so because they must have things to get to the top of them. Also they could not have hhauled huge bricks lie that on their back. so how could they carry it up a steep enough pyramid. I think that this is a reasonable guess that could be at least 75-80% true. In conclusion i think that john pierre is right.
January 3, 2012 at 4:51 PM
John Pierre’s theory about the internal pyramids makes since. If he is correct the men wouldn’t be running into any chambers with the blocks with the path he made on the computer. When they hit a turn they could use those openings on the side to turn the blocks the other way an then continue on. This theory makes total since to me but seems it would take a lot of work. On top of all these things Pierre met someone who said that their was a diagram that demonstrated his theory. In my opinion this theory could definetley be a possibility of how these people built pyramids.
January 4, 2012 at 8:34 PM
I agree 100% with Anna. John Pierre’s theory of there being an internal ramp inside the pyramid seems completely possible. Another part of his theory was that they left the corners open, so they could move the blocks the whole way to the top. That seems entirely possible too. Although like Anna mentioned, this tunnel would take tons of work. The end result however, the pyramids, are astonishing. A way to prove that his theory is correct, is that there was someone that John Pierre met from the french team that had a diagram that almost perfectly matched his description of the inner passageways. That digram thoroughly proves that John Pierre’s theory is right. That’s why I agree with Anna on why John Pierre’s pyramid building theory is correct.
January 3, 2012 at 4:57 PM
i believe John Pierre is correct about the theory about the pyramid.His idea is actually kind of interesting to learn about.like it almost seem real. They must of been a lot of planning before it happen to build the pyramid. I think they used the ramps not just for the hauling brinks, but also for outline of the pyramid. You can learn a lot of about this unit.
January 3, 2012 at 5:46 PM
I think Jean-Pierre ( or is it John Pierre?) was correct about the internal ramp. I think this because it seems the most logical and it makes sense that this is the reason there is no proof of any external ramps. Also, they could have used it as minor support for building the pyramid. They could have used it to tell the workers where to put the bricks. Additionally, the French found a passage way that looks remarkably close to Jean-pierre’s drawing. His theory is also the most reasonable and the most logical.
January 3, 2012 at 6:21 PM
I believe John Pierre’s theory because that diagram that the french found looks a lot like the on John Pierre made . If the french had not shown John Pierre that diagram I never would have believed his theory. The only thing that I did not believe is the part with the cranes, because I agree with Kevin, a crane would cost too much in Kufu’s economy . I also got confused when John Pierre said they had no room to stand while they placed the corner blocks. Though I also believe in one of the theorys we heard in class on Tuesday, I think John Pierre’s might be a bit more believable . I believe John Pierre’s theory.
January 3, 2012 at 6:22 PM
I think John Pierre may be correct about the inner tunnel theory as to how the pyramids were built. This is because if the ramps were big enough then the Egyptians would able to fit enough men to haul the heavy blocks. Also, the internal passegeway could have also been used as a measuring tool. They could use this tunnel to tell where to place the blocks. Plus the open corners for turning the blocks sounds very reasonable, because the would’ve had to have a place to let in air too. The cranes could’ve easily been constructed with some wood and ropes. The unpublished sheet that was found during the High Tech French Study also supports his ideas of the internal ramp. Altogether, I beleive,like John Pierre, that an internal ramp was used to build the pyramids.e
January 3, 2012 at 6:26 PM
I do believe John-Pierre’s theory of the internal ramp. I think it is highly probable that that theory would work and be efficient. It could be used as internal support for the pyramid. It also explains why there isn’t any evidence of an external ramp by the pyramid. The theory of the cut off corners seems true too. It would be a good idea as a way to turn the brick and get it moving again. I definitely agree with john-Pierre.
January 3, 2012 at 7:25 PM
I think that John Pierre’s theory of the internal ramps is correct. It sounds reasonable and has evidence. I also believe that his theory about the crane things could be logic. It would be making the task for the Egyptians much easier.All of his theories seem quite reasonable. This is what I have to say about his theory.
January 3, 2012 at 7:48 PM
here are many guesses as to how the magnificent pyramids of Egypt are built. I agree with Jean-Pierre’s theory on how the Egyptians built the pyramids. He believes that there was an internal ramp built into the pyramids. Workers could have dragged the 3 ton stone blocks on these ramps to build the pyramids. These blocks were to heavy for a single man to lift. There is evidence to support this theory. The French found a drawing of what appeared to be a spiral inside of a pyramid. Jean-Pierre’s model of what the internal ramp could look like was close to this drawing. These are some of the many reasons why I think that Jean-Pierre is right in his theory.
January 3, 2012 at 7:51 PM
I believe that the theory of John Pierre is correct. i think this because i think it makes the most sence to me. This makes sence because they couldn’t just use ladders to take the briks and put them up because it would be to high they would need a 250 feet ladder. Also they didnt have cranes to carry them up high like we do now. I feel that no other way could be in any way shape or form possible. Also John has alot of backup evidence with his answer so it is a little convincing. In conclusion, i agree with John Pierre’s theory.
January 3, 2012 at 8:15 PM
ithink that ths internal ramp inside the pyramid was a gret idea from the egyptians back then. I am pretty sure that this was the method that was used tpo builed the pyramid becuase it seems to be true from the studies of jaun pierre and the proof came from one of the french members that explored the important monument.The ramp that he discovered was inside the pyramid and was a 7% slope so that the workers could pass through. The corners of the pyramid were left open so that a crane pulled by workers could lift the block to face it the other way to be pulled. this makes this theory very easy to beleive and i am on the same page as juan pierre and i think that the pyramid had internal ramps.
January 3, 2012 at 8:36 PM
I think that jean pierre was correct in his drawings on the internal ramp. As I watched video it made sense to have an internal ramp, but i wasnt sure how the whole thing would turn out. It seems impossible for all those men to lift the blocks when construcuting the pyrimids, so I believe that there had to be another way. Iwas glad when jean pierre met with the french guys that showed him the plans they never had published because they didnt understand what they were lokking at. To show him that he was right and that there was evidence of an internal ramp.
January 3, 2012 at 8:43 PM
What we know is not what we see. Yet John has proved this wrong his one statement stands true. I have only believed what I’ve seen in movies or whatever but this, this is something else something that could be considered the truth. These pyramids were not made one of the seven wonders for nothing they makes us ponder. My explation is whoever created the method for creating pyramids probably didn’t want anyone else stealing there method so they kept it a secret. I guess some things have to stay secrets some times there ment be and this will get figured out.
January 3, 2012 at 8:57 PM
My theroy that I believe is true is that there was a ramp on the inside of the pyramid. It seems more reasonable than any other answer because maybe the ramp is hidden away somewhere inside so people can’t see it. It is that or they destoried it of chipped it away and the only way to know for sure is if they left evidence behind of crusty limestone or of chisel marks.But it also seems more likely than aliens since I, the scientific community, and many other people don’t believe in these species from another place in space. I bet you that the guys hypotheises from the video above is correct. This what I think happened with the struction of the Great Pyramid.
January 3, 2012 at 9:56 PM
John Pierre’s theory of thr internal ramps, in my mind, is correct. It is not only reasonable, but John Pierre has the evidence to back it up. The French study, shows that John Pierre’s theory could be right. I think it is logical, and it could be possible. If this was true, the Eygptians would now be smarter than I imaged. Building a pyrmid is a hard task. This theory could have been the way the Egyptians did it.
January 3, 2012 at 10:03 PM
From what I’ve read about John Pierr’s theory about all this I think he is right. Why I think John Pierr’s could be right is because the egyptians were able too pull the heavy blocks. He gave a lot of information and details. There was a ramp inside the pyramid that was I think called the ” Seven wonders of the world”. So as you can see this is why I think John Pierr’s is right.
January 4, 2012 at 1:27 PM
Out of all of the many theories to show how the Egyptians built their pyramids, John Pierre’s is the most plausible. First of all, it would work efficiently and effectively. All of the factors in it make sense and there isn’t anything that doesn’t add up. Secondly, the French found evidence of an internal ramp system within the Great Pyramid of Giza to prove that John’s theory was correct. No other theories have legitimate proof that they exist and everything in them makes sense. GIven all of these reasons, John Pierre has the best thought out theory
January 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM
I believe John-Pierre’s theory is correct. This theory sounds very efficient and logical. There aren’t really any problems to his theory, and I feel that the Egyptians were innovative enough to do this. this also shows why theres no external ramp. Also, the crane technology sounds very simple, and it could be done swiftly. This is a theory that is the most logical.
January 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM
I think Jean Pierre’s theory is correct. His theory is that there is a spiral ramp inside the pyramids. The french showed a diagram that looks like what Jean Pierre said. Additionally, to me, this seems like the only logical, realistic theory. These ramps helped, (or could have if hes wrong) helped them build the pyramids. I believe Jean Pierre’s theory is correct for many different reasons.
January 4, 2012 at 4:48 PM
For centuries all theories have been proven to have some sort of glitch. Now John Pierre’s theory of a enternal ramp brings them closer to figuring out this mystery. John believes the ramp went through the pyrimd without entering any of the three chambers, it then was hosted up by a crane of some sort. The french team dicovered a diagram that looked like a spiral inside the pyrimid so his theory may be correct. I agree with John he has a theory that seems plausible. From the internal ramp to the crane it seems logical to me that their can be a ramp. The french teams research made it more believable when they found some sort of spiral drawing in there trip to the pyrimids
January 4, 2012 at 5:04 PM
I believe that John Pierre’s therory was correct. The idea of an internal ramp seems logical. There is enough evidence to prove that John’s theory could be correct. First, he tested the ramp. It would not have hit any of the burial chambers. Also, he came up with a way that the men could have turned the blocks. It was to leave the corners open and have a crane stationed at each corner. The crane would turn the blocks so that they could continue up the ramp. Lastly, John Pierre was shown a graph that was never published because the French never really understood it. It showed an internal ramp that looked almost exactly like Pierre’s model. This evidence leads me to believe that John Pierre’s theory about an internal ramp was correct.
January 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM
I think that John Pierre’s theory of the internal ramps could possibly be the answer to how the mysterious question on how the pyramids were built. It makes sense to build ramps inside the Great Pyramids to transport the blocks of stone. Many scientists who study the pyramids all say that the Eygptians used ramps to pull the blocks and maybe they put the ramps on the inside. The French team also found something that was very close to John Pierre’s model of the inside ramps. The ramps also according to John Pierre’s model never ran into the burial chambers. This is what I think about John Pierre’s theory on the internal ramps.
January 4, 2012 at 5:27 PM
I believe that John Pierre’s theory of the internal ramps is correct, or the most likely. It doesn’t run into any chamber so it makes sense. Also, they found a low density spiral similar to his drawing. Next, the notches make perfect sense. This idea is much better than the others. If i had to choose the most likely theory, it would be John Pierre’s
January 4, 2012 at 5:27 PM
I agree with John Pierre’s thereoy. I believe it is realitic that there was a ramp in the pyamid. After all, how else would they get the bricks to build the pyramid? Also, his theroy seems well thought out and planned. Addtionally, the ramp inside the pyamid would be the easiest way for the ptdmids to be built. To conclude, I agree with John Pierre’s thereoy.
January 4, 2012 at 5:32 PM
i think John Pierre’s theory on building the pyramids is correct. I think this because John Pierre found evidence of the French diagram showing there was an internal stairway. I think they used blocks made of cement-like material to build the pyramids. I thought this way made more sense because obviously from what we learn in school aliens couldn’t have done it. I believe that this way to build a pyramid is most reasonble because all the other ways don’t work. John Pierre’s idea was correct.
January 4, 2012 at 5:33 PM
I do believe John Pierre’s theory could be correct. The internal passages ways was a good idea. It seems as the men could fit in the tunnels and haul the blocks. The problem of figuring out how they would turn the blocks up the spiral internal passageway is actually practical. The way they lefted a 30 foot square area on each corner so that the men could turn the blocks was a reasonable idea. Also like they said in the video, the areas on each corner did let fresh air in the tunnels to keep air flowing. Another thing that convinced me that John Pierre’s theory was correct was how the French Team didn’t publish this one diagram they couldn’t understand. That diagram was almost exactly like John Pierre’s. All the pieces come together once every problem is figured out. The internal passage was a brilliant theory and it could be the real way they built the pyramids after all. We will never know.
January 4, 2012 at 6:13 PM
I believe in John Pierre’s theory. Although, I also agree that the Egyptians used clay and let it dry each time. The problem with the clay one is that the wet clay will have nothing to lean on. That is why I also agree with the internal ramp. Without the internal ramp, the wet clay will cave inwards when the pyramid reaches a certain height. So with the internal ramp, when the clay starts to cave in, the internal ramps will not let them. I do disagree with the Alien theory because even if there was life on another planet, would they even consider coming to help us? We do not help any other Aliens with their problems. Also, even with many strong, healthy, men, they will still die of exhaustion pulling a 3 ton brick! In conclusion, I believe in the clay theory and the John Pierre theory.
January 4, 2012 at 6:14 PM
In my opinion, John Pierre’s theroy of the iternal ramps are true. To start off, the reason why these ramps might have been created was to drag the 2 and a half ton blocks up to a different level of the pyramid. The only thing I find a bit confusing about this theroy is that the ramp did not run into any of the chambers. This means the ramp must have been very steep at some points. Moving on, another reason why this theroy makes sense in my eyes is because in the video it says they extended the straightways so they could turn the blocks. It is very possible that that occured. Lastly, the picture shown in the video makes it seem evenmore realistic. It is exactly like what John drew. I do think that the theroy of John Pierre is correct.
January 4, 2012 at 7:04 PM
I think that John Pierre’s theory is correct. It is most likely for them to build a tunnel inside the pyramid. They probually took turns pushing up the blocks them would push the “machine”. Also the picture clearly shows that there was some type of tunnel inside. But it would be very hard to bring the blocks all the way up to the top. It would also take a very long time.
January 4, 2012 at 7:26 PM
I do not believe in John Pierra’s theory, like many people do. Despite the fact that there is the diagram showing something very similiar to John’s theory, it seems like it would be too much work and take too much time. People believe the pyramids took 20-30 years to build, and it would take a long time to build the internal ramp, haul up the material, leave open spaces in the pyramid, and then turn the block at every corner. It seems as if that would take much too long and be much too tedious to be used for every pyramid. I believe that the Egyptians made some sort of cement, carried it up, and poured it into a frame on the pyramid. That would take much less time and be extremely more efficient. The cement would only need to be carried by one person, and it would be easy to get the clean cut brick shape. Though everyone has a theory, nobody can be sure as to how the pyramids were built!
January 4, 2012 at 7:30 PM
I think that John Pierre’s theory of internal ramps is spot on. This could actually be the correct theory as to how the great pyramids were built! That should be the theory at the top of the list. The next most believable theory is the one that states that concrete was poured into molds already on top of the great pyramids. these two theory’s seem quite clear and could be true! That is why I think that these are the two most believable theory’s out there!
January 4, 2012 at 7:49 PM
I believe that John Pierre’s theory of the internal map is correct. When the video was explaining the theory it used evidence. Also, the theory sounds very reasonable. That explains why there isn’t any evidence of an external ramp by the pyramid. Someday I think that we will find out this wonder of the world.
January 4, 2012 at 7:49 PM
John pierre seems like a very smart person. His findings are very good about the pyrimids. One thing he said that was pretty much right. It was that how the pyrimid was built. He compared it to the french and they were very similar. His findings are good and I think he should keep studying the ancient pyrimids.
January 4, 2012 at 8:08 PM
Many years ago, Egyptians built and constructed many pyramids. These theories are on of the “seven wonders of the world.” I do not think that John Pierre is correct. I predict that it would take a long time, more than 20 years to drag over 2,000,000 blocks. The discussion in class has another story. I believe that the creation of cement was more realistic. They would build a mold for the shape of the blocks. Then they would take the cement and more it into the mold. Once it was dry, they would remove the mold. Also i do not think that the operators were that high teck to do it the John Pierre way. To conclude, i do not find John Pierre’s way to be convincible.
January 4, 2012 at 8:08 PM
I think that he was right on how they used ramps. I think that they could have built it like that because it sounds relasitic to me. I would never put so much effort into finding all of this. I also think that it would be awesome if the pyrimid had more rooms. I also think that no one really knows what they did back then because in class mr boyle told us that. If this is the real way how they built the pyrimad i think that mummys helped them.
January 4, 2012 at 8:16 PM
THIS GUY IS RIGHT!! OUT OF ALL THE POSSIBLE THRIORIES HIS MAKES SENSE!! WHO EVER THOUGHT UP THE ALIEN THRIORY IS WRONG IN MY OPINION!! THAT GUY HAS NO EVEDINCE WHILE THIS GUY HAS ACUTUAL PROFF!!!! AMAZING SKILL!
January 4, 2012 at 8:20 PM
I agree with John Pierre about the fact that there were interneral ramps inside of the pyramid. Also, the fact that the French did possibly find the ramp was incredible. I would never have thought of such a thing. I also believe that the possibility that there could be ramps is very possible. The idea of something so helpful, I think, is true. This is why I agree with John Pierre on his theory about the internal ramps inside of the pyramid.
January 4, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Originally, I believed that the pyramids were built by using a kind of cement and pouring it into molds. I believed this because it seemed like the most reasonable theory of how the pyramids were built. But, now I believe they built the pyramid using tunnels inside the pyramid, which is explained in the video. Some other reasons I believe that was how the pyramids were built is because the french team found a picture that they couldn’t understand, so they never published it. It resembled almost the exact theory that was described in the video. Also, one of the theories we learned in school is the Egyptians hauled blocks cut out of mountains up the pyramid using a ramp. That is similar to what I think the theory is. The article above also stated that the theory with the ramp was the only one proven to be used. That does not mean that after the step pyramid, they could have further developed their technique. To conclude, I think the Egyptians built the pyramids by hauling blocks in tunnels inside the pyramid, with open corners to move the blocks from one tunnel to another.
January 4, 2012 at 8:27 PM
Researchers have been trying to figure out how Egyptians built the pyramids. It is fascinating how John Pierre’s theory was really close to the picture that the French found. During class I thought that it was the bridge that went to the top of the pyramid on the outside. Now after seeing the video I believe that it was a tunnel ramp going through the pyramid. I agree with what Madison said that it would be easier for the Egyptians. It must have been exciting for John Pierre to see the drawing that proved his theory correct.
January 4, 2012 at 8:37 PM
I think John Pierre is correct about the theory about rrammps in building the pyramids. The idea seems real and uses common sense to support the theory. They must have had a ramp inside the pyramid. If they did, there must have been holes so they could get in and out. Then they would fill the holes afterwaqrds. I think the pharohes were abusing their people by making them build a burial pyramid for them.
January 4, 2012 at 8:54 PM
In my opinion, the most realistic theory is John Peir’s. Due to the slight proof and profound research, Peir has the most back up to support him. Also, compared to other theories, such as the one of aliens coming to Earth and spreading their advanced knowledge, it is more of a possibility. For though building an internal pathway would be most challenging, it is the most realistic.
January 4, 2012 at 9:16 PM
i think john pierre is right about the pyrimids. the theory makes sense, and he has proof. at first, i thought they used molds to set the blocks to where they were supposed to be. pierre’s theory is the most realistic out of all of the theorys i’ve heard. now we just need to find physical evidence for this theory.
January 4, 2012 at 9:33 PM
Before I read this weekly response and listened to the video I thought that the Egyptians had used cement to build the pyramid. I didn’t think the Egyptians carried up the blocks because it would have been very hard labor to pull the heavy blocks up extremely long ramps. It would have been easier to carry buckets of cement up steps and pour it into a mold. It also made sense because I learned that Egyptians invented cement 500 years before they constructed the pyramids.
Now I think that Jean- Pierre was correct. The idea of inside ramps to lift the blocks would explain the absence of ramps on the outside. The diagram that the French made matched the theory of a spiral ramp inside. The open corners also make sense. The cranes would allow the Egyptians to turn the blocks and continue the ascent. In conclusion, Jean-Pierre’s theory of pyramid construction seems the most reasonable and realistic.
January 4, 2012 at 9:43 PM
Many years ago the great pyramids were introduced to the Egyptian culture. They were part of the Seven Wonders of the World and an amazing architectural feature. In the theory that how the pyramids were constructed is a mystery it’s important to have logic. I think that John Pierre’s theory was correct because of the way it portrayed in the video. I was surprised that he actually met with the French leader and he showed the French leader his theory that it match the drawing never published. That’s showing that he studied and edited his theory over many times. Also it seems to be more logical then the hypothesis we discussed in class today and yesterday. These are my thoughts upon how the pyramids were constructed.
January 4, 2012 at 9:46 PM
I think that that John Pierre’s theory was correct. The french gave a picture to him that looked like his theory. This would also be a smart idea. He took a lot of time to see if his theory was correct by making a model. That theory would have made building pyramids easier. Plus, the Egyptians won’t run into those chambers. But doing this method would take a long time. Another thing is that it would be harder for the smaller pyramids.
January 4, 2012 at 9:49 PM
I agree with John Pierre’s theory! i think that John Pierre had an excellent idea for creating the pyramids. i thought that the spiral idea made the shape of the pyramid and how tall it is made it easy to see the inside of it. After watching the video, I think that this proved his theory, and that he was correct. I was thinking about the same thing when Hayley wrote that she was surprized that the French could not find the ramp inside of the pyramid. I find John Pierre’s theory pretty convincing.
January 4, 2012 at 10:53 PM
Before I had read and watched the clip, I thought that the pyramids were construed by making molds. It had seemed like the most reasonable choice. Now, I assume that the Great Pyramid, one of the seven wonders, was created by using a ramp. I do agree with John Pierre’s theory. He had sad that there is a ramp inside of the pyramid going in a spiral to the top. Another reason on why I think the pyramid was created by using a ramp is because of the picture the French had found. They couldn’t understand it but John Pierre’s picture looked almost the exact picture that the French had. In conclusion, I agree with John Pierre’s theory of how the Great Pyramid was built.
January 4, 2012 at 10:53 PM
I think that John Pierre’s theory is correct because it would usually take 20 or 30 years for the pyramids to be built. Since they were built in such a short time, his theory sounds the most believable. His idea of taking out the corners of the pyramid is brilliant, because how else would they have turned the two-ton blocks? It also is the most believable because the ramp theory would probably take a lot longer time. That reason is they would have to keep extending the ramp every level, which means they’d be using alot more stone than they would need to. John Pierre’s theory, which was not widely accepted, was eventually turned out to be one of the most believable theories when the French showed him their non-published diagram.
January 4, 2012 at 10:56 PM
I believe that the theory that John Pierre’s theory is correct. At first, I thought the most realistic theory is that they used a ramp to transport the big peices of rock digged up from the ground. John Pierre ‘s theory is possible because he found evidence that there was a internal stairway in the tombs. The other theory does not add up because there is no evidence of a ramp that size exsisting. This is why I believe that John Pierre’s theory is correct.
January 4, 2012 at 11:23 PM
I would disagree with Jack. The internal ramps might have been in there but how did the Egyptians fill the corners? If they had to haul the blocks up there, how would the corner get built when they had to use the corner. They couldn’t just haul them there because they need that space to move the blocks. Also, where would the crane go? After a while it won’t be able to fit on the platform and it would have no other place to go. Now think about that side of the story.
January 5, 2012 at 9:45 AM
I believe that john pierres theory is right. There is evidence to prove it. The french diagram is exactly what john pierres theory was like.It said so too. The spiral stairs is a great idea. I cant believe it doesnt run into any passage ways. A while after john pierre made his theory, it was proven correct. That is why i think john pierres theory is correct.
January 5, 2012 at 4:32 PM
I think that the guy in the video is right. The inside ramp with the cut out corners is the most likely and the reason that they couldn’t find evidence of out door ramps. It also makes sense because it would take less work to make this ramp because you would just build around and over it. Also, there was evidence of the ramp being there because of the spiral shape inside the pyramid. This is a very believable theory of using a ramp and in my opinion, is the most likely. I definitely believe that the interior ramp is really there.
January 5, 2012 at 4:41 PM
I think that the thery that John Pierre made is on the right track. In class when we did the hipothsis I had already thought that it was completly that they draged the blocks up the pyrimads. When John Pierre explained what his thery was it made me feel confident that i was correct. Also when i saw that in the reading they also favored that the prediction that they brought them up with there bare hands. The ideas that say that the egyptians built there pyrimids by dragging the rocks up the ramps. This all makes sense when you saw the video. In the end, the thesis that the egyptians dragged the rocks up on a ramp and that John Piere is 100 percent completly correct.
January 5, 2012 at 4:47 PM
In my opinion the pyramids were built by carrying blocks up internal ramps. I think that this is possible yet very technologically advanced. I find that while some find this impossible and too advanced the great pyramids themselves are VERY advanced for the time then. Another theory I believe to be quite possible is that the concocted a cement like substance to pour into molds. Using earth materials to create this substance would be very easy. This also rquires less man power which was not in abundance at this time.
January 5, 2012 at 4:48 PM
I believe that John Pierre’s theory of how the Egyptians built the pyramids is correct for a variety of reasons. First, for the theory that the Egyptians made ramps winding up the outside of the pyramids, I am not sure how they would keep the ramps up. What I mean is that they would have to build the ramps attached to the pyramid, so the ramps would stay up, but they would have to take part of the pyramid apart to take the ramps off. Second, I think that when John did his reasearch to find if the inside ramps would hit any chambers is that the chambers would probably be in the middle of the pyramid. Third, the diagram of the pyramid that the french made is more proof that John is right. With all of the proof and evidence that has been shown, I think that John’s theory is correct.
January 5, 2012 at 4:51 PM
John Pierre’s theory about how the pyramids were built is correct. The people of Egypt carried the blocks up the internal ramp. I believe this because John Pierre has his theory all planned out. Where the ramps are, how they used the ramps, etc. The French team found the internal ramp too. This is proof that Pierre’s theory is correct.
January 5, 2012 at 5:06 PM
I think the pyramids were build with tunnels inside, like it said in the video. Although there seems to be more efficient ways to build the pyramids, it sounds like an accurate way for the time period. The video shows a picture of the pyramids inside that the french didn’t fully understand so it was never published. The picture shows the pyramid with a tunnel like thing inside. That is evidence that the theory shown in the video is possible. Therefor, I believe that the theory shown in the video is the way they build the pyramids.
January 5, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Wow, if that guy in the clip is correct, that is just amazing. I think he’s right about the pyramids being hauled up on an indoor ramp. But i have one question. How did they get the blocks all on the same level because the ramp does not meet all four corners at every place for a block. The french did help him a lot. If I were Jon, I would go to the pyramids and find the entrance to the ramp. Pier’s theory is pretty brilliant, I would have never thought about this kind of method. Also, why didn’t you tell us about this theory in class?
January 5, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Out of all the theories of how the pyramids were built, Jean-Pierres is the most reasonable. I state this because the French explorers did not release the picture of the internal pyramid, what J-P(Jean-Pierre) described was shown in the picture. J-P declared that there were ramps inside the pyramid. J-P was very positive that his statement was true. I believe in J-P’s theory of how the pyramids were built.That is my opinion on how the pyramids were built.
January 5, 2012 at 5:31 PM
John Pierre is a really curious man. He must have thought outside the box for a theory as clever as that. It makes perfect sense about how to get things up the pyrimid, but one thimg I’m iffy about is that how did they actaully ge the blocks to go over the ramp? They were working on the inside when there was also stuff to do on the outside. And what about the parts that the ramp didn’t pass by, every inch they were elevated up so there were parts the ramp didn’t pass by. Take a look at the movie and the ramp is near all elevations. Only one part then it goes up and up. So is this really true?
January 5, 2012 at 5:34 PM
I agree with almost everyone else. I think that John Pierre’s theory is correct. He has lots of evidence to prove it and the french team actually had the same exact idea as him. I think it is right because how would the theory be right with the aliens?Or the blocks out of the mountain? Personally, John Pierre’s theory is more logical than the others because he has evidence, but they don’t. That is why I think his theory is correct and totally makes sense to me.
January 5, 2012 at 5:41 PM
i believe that the egyptons buitding the pyrimids was impossinble but the most reasonable way that the eygyption biult the pyrimids would be the cut the bricks out of the mountalns and make them into the pyrimid.
January 5, 2012 at 5:42 PM
Before I watched the video and looked at the text, I thought that the pyramids were built with the idea from Hypothesis B from class. Now, I totally agree with John Pierre, because his theory seems realistic and that it actually makes sense! Plus, the theory about the Egyptians using cement to make the bricks can’t be true, as cement was invented by the Egyptians 500 years later! The open corners make sense too, because without them, the people couldn’t get the bricks up, because they were way too large to make the turns! Also, it makes sense that the Egyptians were able to build the cranes, they were just pieces of rope tied to something! His theory seems the most realistic and reasonable, so it makes sense that the Egyptians would build the pyramid like that.
January 5, 2012 at 5:45 PM
I think that John Pierre’s theory of internal ramps in the pyramid is correct. The picture of the French’s paper that was not published showed internal ramps around the pyramid too. This shows that there is a definite possibility of there being internal ramps to help build the pyramids. For John Pierre’s theory, there is evidence, and it is more likely of how the pyramids were built, rather than aliens coming to earth and helping the Egyptians.
January 5, 2012 at 5:51 PM
I agree with John Pierre’s theory of interrior ramps. This is because it is the theory that makes the most sense. The idea of the ramps INSIDE the pyramids would explain the absence of outside ramps. It would also create an easy way for egyptions to move the blocks around. Also the french diagrams match Pierre’s drawings almost exactly. That is why I agree 100% with Pierre’s theory.
January 5, 2012 at 6:15 PM
I think that Jean-Pierre is right. Here are the reasons why I think that he is right. First, there is no way that they would waste all those tools. Second, the ramp itself probably took 10 years to build. Third, if it was outside and going around that would take at least 20 years to build. So that is why I think that Jean-Pierre is right.
January 5, 2012 at 6:18 PM
I think that the correct theory is the theory when they pour the cement into the molds and it creates the blocks. i think it is what they did because it seems like a way that people of this time period and with the technology they had. also that it would be much harder and they might not have put the blocks as percise if they draged they. also the blocks would have been eroded if they were made of stone and not a cement like substance. also the theroy with the aliens is highly unlikely.
January 5, 2012 at 6:23 PM
I believe that they used their own cement and created the pyramids. I also believe that they have ramps that go up and around it outside of it. Though I have never seen the pyramids before, this could be a possibility. Like we were talking about in class, they could have built the structure and filled it with their own cement. I think it would be nearly impossible to cut out pieces of a mountain and hall it all the way up to the top of the pyramid.
January 5, 2012 at 6:28 PM
I believe that John Pierre is correct with his idea of a ramp. All of the other options would take too much labor, or would be able to be built too quick. Althought J.P.’s idea would still take time to build a pyramid, would not take as much labor to complete, is the most realistic theory, and there is evidence of a posible ramp. So overall I think John Pierre is correct with his idea and make much more sence than the other theorys.
January 5, 2012 at 6:39 PM
I think that John Pierre is very close if not correct with his thinking of the internal ramps. I agree with this theory because I think it makes the most sense out of the three ideas. According to the diagram that they showed in the film, there is a high chance that this is the correct theory. In my opinion I did not think that there was much evidence for the other ideas. John Pierre’s theory also could be correct because the ramps never hit any of the three main rooms in the pyramid. Not only that but his conclusion of the open corners explains how they would get inside and have light. Over all i find that John Pierre’s thoughts could just be the answer to the pyramid mystery.
January 5, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Unbelievable! I can’t imagine that John-Pierre has discovered how the Egyptians possibly built the pyramids! Before, I thought that the cement theory was correct. On the other hand, after watching this video, I believe that the block theory is the real one. I also learned numerous things in class. I learned about many monuments and the Pharaohs who built them. For instance, Pharaoh Hatshepsut was the first female Pharaoh and promoted Egyptian trade. Another thing I learned about the Pharaohs is that they establish a tomb for themselves. There coffin is beautifully decorated with pictures of animals and gods and is guarded by statues of Anubis, the god of the cemetery. I can’t wait until we learn more about the Egyptians!
January 5, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Unbelievable! I can’t imagine that John-Pierre has discovered how the Egyptians possibly built the pyramids! Before, I thought that the cement theory was correct. It seemed the most realistic that a civilization would use this technique. On the other hand, after watching this video, I believe that the block theory is really how they built the pyramid. The evidence is shown in the video when John-Pierre and the French team discovered the ramp inside the pyramid. Also, I think that John-Pierre’s theory of the crane was how they built the pyramid. Therefore, I believe that John-Pierre’s theory is how the Egyptians built the pyramids.
January 5, 2012 at 6:59 PM
I believe that the theory of John Pierre is correct. But I belivethat the one way they can figure this out is to try this in real life. Even though I want the answer to be the aliens this now makes me wonder then that means that all those pyrimids must have been made by aliens. I belive we have to do this in real life because you can’t have a computer do everything. Now our generation does everything on the computer but for all we know it could have messed up so we would have to do this like it was beck then with the same material.
January 5, 2012 at 7:07 PM
I believe John Pierre’s theory is logical. It would make sense to have an internal tunnel so it doesnt interfeir with the outside structure. I am surprised that the french didnt share that diagram with john. I would like to know if there are tunnels in the pyramid today. If we do find them will they lead to something?This was a very interesting theory and I agree with John, i believe there is tunnels.
January 5, 2012 at 7:22 PM
In my option, I think John Pierre is right about his theory. His theory is by far the most realistic. Also I think the theory about the alians is wrong, it’s not really realistic. John Pierre was right about that there’re we’re internal ramps inside the pyramid. Also I believe the fact about the French did maybe find the rame inside the pyramid. Reaschers also been trying to figure out on how and when the egyptians built the pyramids.
January 5, 2012 at 7:34 PM
I beilive that john pierre’s theroy is good. It makes sense to have tunnels so it doesn’t interfier. I would like to know how pyrmids are build today. Do they even still build them. Why do they even need them that badly anyway. Sure they put egyptian artifacts in thier, but i think there should be a museum for that. I hope i could see something like that one day.
January 5, 2012 at 7:41 PM
I also think John Pierre is right about his theory. Because now it all makes sense on how pyramids were made. His theory has a much easier way to make a pyramid, but even though it is easy it would be realistic because of the size it is. Also, I think it is right because of the diagram from the French . That diagram might of been from the plans of building pyramids. This is why John Pierre is right about his theory.
January 5, 2012 at 7:49 PM
I do believe that there were many different ways that the pyramids could have been constructed. There are many theories that are possible. Like John Pierre’s theory could have definitely been how the pyramids were constructed. I also agree with his thought that the ramps inside are a great way to bring the blocks up and build the pyramids. The open corners are perfect for getting air and the Egyptians are able to turn the blocks. The crane is excellent for turning the block since there was no place for the workers to stand so they could turn it. John Pierre’s idea was proven right, but first there was a little mishap with the French. But 16 years later a diagram was shown to John that the French didn’t fully understand. This diagram proved that John Pierre was right and that there was ramps inside the pyramid. To sum it up, i do think that there is ramps inside the pyramids. Without the ramps the workers had no possible way of building such an intricate structure.
January 5, 2012 at 7:58 PM
I agree with the man from Frances theory. I think that the indoor ramp with the cranes would make a lot of sense. First, it is functional. I think that he is right because of his evidence. In the great pyramid there was proof of the inner hallways. All of the other theories didn’t have proof. That is why i thing that the man from France was right.
January 5, 2012 at 7:58 PM
i think john pierre’s theory might be correct. he has the evidence that the tunnels wouldnt have interfered with the rest of the pyramid. i also think the fact that he worked so long and hard adds to his theory because he must have checked it over many times before even putting the suggestion out there. another thing that contributes to his theory is the fact that someone whos been a professional on this specific subject agreed with his prediction and gave him a map which adds to his evidence. though he has all the factors to being right, i think there definitly could be other theorys out there that are better, especially since we’ve only really heard his side of this story, so it is natural that we’ll believe it because there’s nothing else to belive unless we’ve heard something else somewhere else. you could argue that the other ideas we heard in class are better, but we dont have as much backup for those. i will give him that he did a great job of selling his theory. at first i though that the cement molds theory made the most sense. after hearing this, he made this seem more senseable, but when you think about it, its the same as the dragging bricks theory we heard in class. i am sure that some people who ruled the dragging bricks theory out changed to this theory after hearing it because of the presentation. i think you have to think about the information given and if anything else would make more sense. i am kind of torn between this theory and the cement mold theory because from the start i kind of thought that they both would make sense. i thought the cement theory made more sense at first, but some of the evidence in this video showed that they were both about equal. i think we can just rule out the ailen theory altogether because it doesnt make much sense.
January 5, 2012 at 8:03 PM
I think John Pierre’s theory is correct. But I still think that the cement theory is very logical. They both are right just the cement theory seems right. As well there was poster in Mr.Boyle’s room there was a poster that said the Egyptians had made a cement like mixture [ I forgot when it was made but remember that it was made before the pyramids where even built.] Don’;t get me wrong both theory’s are right I just think that the cement one is a little more believable. This are just my thought on how the pyramids where built.
January 5, 2012 at 8:10 PM
While there many theories on how the pyramids were built, I think John Pierres’ theory is correct. This theory seems to make the most sense and explains why we have not found a ramp structure on the outside of the pyramids. The inside ramp seems very elaborate. I think the Egyptians would be able to construct something like that. Also, the drawing that the French archeological team found supports John Pierres’ theory. Though I do not think that the Egyptians cut blocks off of a side of a mountain. I think that they used a cement mold and they dragged the blocks up the ramp. There are no mountains for miles by the pyramids and if there were, I don’t think that the Egyptians would be able to make them so even and to size. Those are my thoughts on how the pyramids were made.
January 5, 2012 at 8:52 PM
i do believe in john pierre’s theory. it seems very reasonable for there to be tunnels inside the pyramids. it would leave the exterior alone so they can extend upon the pyramid without harming it. it would also protect workers from the weather while working so they would be inside while working. although there is one peril to the internal tunnels. there is barely any air flow. that can be deadly because it has to be stuffy with heat, so a worker could easily suffocate.
January 5, 2012 at 8:52 PM
John Pierre’s theory is somewhat logical. I understand the general idea. But one thing does not make sense. How were the Egyptians able to create cranes? True they were advanced, but they were not that advanced. My final thought is that John Pierre was correct, but still just off.
January 5, 2012 at 9:08 PM
To me personally, I think that John Pierre theory makes sense. it would make even more sense to have an internal tunnel so it doesn’t disrupt with the other outside monuments. Surprising, in the French diagram it did not show anything about John. Truly, I am wondering if it has anything about tunnels in the pyramid on the computer today. Is there anymore information about this? Would it end up showing us something new? I truly believe that there are tunnels in the pyramid. You never know until you find out!
January 5, 2012 at 9:41 PM
There is a number of ways they could of built these pyramids. From the reading, watching the video and talking in class I think that there is a ramp. In the video it said that they think theres a ramp. also in class we read three differnet paragraph and you had to pick which one made the most sense and it was not the aliens for sure so it was either them carrying it up ramps or them pouring a mixture of things to make the block. it also just makes the most sense becasue they didnt have any elevators so what else would they have. in clonclusion I think they built the ramps inside of the pyramids.
January 5, 2012 at 10:08 PM
During Egypt’s Old Kingdom the pharaohs established a stable central government in the fertile Nile Valley. Perhaps the greatest testaments to their power were the pyramids and other tombs built to shelter them in the afterlife. I agree with john that there was a staircase there that moved blocks around to all the different sides. But how come the french team didn’t puplish it ? If they would of done that his theroy would be more beliveable. This theroy is the best one i’ve heard of.
January 5, 2012 at 10:26 PM
I do agree with John Pierre’s thought. This could be very possible. If it were not for the French guy that showed him the picture they received of the inside of the pyramid, but they never understood it. If it were not for this picture, everybody would have doubted him. However, they did see a ramp leading to the pyramid. That could have been for other kings and queens to see this great work they were creating. All in all, you never know what actually happened. But, John Pierre’s was pretty good!!!
January 5, 2012 at 10:28 PM
I think Pierre is right about the internal ramp. It is the only valid explanation for getting the blocks to the top of the pyramid . Think about it. How would a ramp on the outside reach the pointed top? What would have been done with the external ramp after it was used to drag blocks up? If they tore down that ramp, how would the repair the sedtions under the torn down ramp? I too think they built the ramps inside the pyramid.
January 8, 2012 at 1:45 PM
I think Serenity is right about the internal ramp. This seems to be the most logical explanation. If they used cement they would have probably cemented their feet. I don’t beleive aliens came to help them. If they took down an external ramp, wouldn’t there be signs that a ramp was destroyed? It makes sense that the ramp was hidden inside the pyramids. I don’t understand why the French team didn’t publish the drawing. All because you don’t understand something doesn’t mean you should ignore it. These published findings would have helped Pierre come to the conclusion sooner.
January 8, 2012 at 4:51 PM
you are right!
January 5, 2012 at 10:28 PM
THIS MAN HAD A VERY INTERESTING THEORY. IN CLASS WHEN HEARING ABOUT DIFFERENT METHODS OF HOW THE PYRAMIDS WERE BUILT, I THOUGHT THAT HAULING THE BLOCKS UP A RAMP WOULD BE IMPOSIBLE OR VERY HARD AND UN LIKELY. BUT I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT A RAMP INSIDE OF THE PYRAMID. NOW THAT I THINK OF IT, THIS GUY’S THEORY MAKES ALOT OF SENSE. THIS COULD ACTUALLY BE THE WAY THEY BUILT THEESE PYRAMIDS! WITH OPEN CORNERS WITH CRANES FOR TURNING AND RAMPS INSIDE THE PYRAMIDS, THIS ETHIER PROVES THAT THIS GUY IS A GENIOUS, OR THAT HE HAS A VERY “ACTIVE” AMAGINATION. THIS MAN IS SOME GENIOUS FOR THINKING THIS ALL OUT AND PUTTING IT ALL TOGEATHER. SORRY FOR THE RESPONCE TO BE IN ALL CAPS. , MY KEYBOARD IS BROKEN AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED…
January 5, 2012 at 10:45 PM
I feel that John Pierre’s theory was definitely right because out of all the theories that i heard this one seems the most realistic. I think that it was amazing that he made such a accurate theories. It must of been hard to think of such a great theory. Other theories were okay but this one was much better. If he never made that theory than they would probably never figure out how the pyramid was constructed.
January 5, 2012 at 11:19 PM
at first i thought the pyramids were made with the cement therey. it did make sense that they woud get cement and pour it into a block was realistic. on the other hand i now think it is the ramps becase he had a lot of men working on the pyramids and if he used cement it wouldent take that many. i think the alian therey is out and now so is the cement. in conclusion, i think the ramp therey is the right one.
January 6, 2012 at 11:10 AM
I believe John Piere’s Theroy is correct. John seems like a very smart man and very reasonble. It is much more believable then the other theroys. His enternal ramp Idea is very reasonable and all the other theroys don’t make as much sense. I beilive there are enternal ramps in the pyramids.
January 6, 2012 at 5:31 PM
There are so many ways you can build pyramids. When I was reading the passage and saw the video I saw a whole different way of building a pyramid. I thought you would build a pyramid with a ramp going outside the pyramid. But John Pierres said they had ramps going around the pyramids but the paths would be inside the pyramids. In class there were 3 other ways they could of built the pyramids. First, they would carry the blocks up the side of the pyramid. Next, they would make this mixture that was almost the same as cement. They would pour the mixture into a mold and it would dry just like cement and it would make the block without carrying it up the side. Lastly, this one made no sense to me. It was when aliens would come down and would help the people build the pyramids. It was like doing things the old fashion way. It’s not like they had elctricty back then. They did not have elavators to carry up the 2 ton block. Without all of the ramps and haed work from the people there would not be any pyramids.
January 8, 2012 at 4:42 PM
I think that Jonh Piere is right. There is no other way to build a pyramid. They would have a problem on there hands trying to build a pyramid without no ramp. There had to be a open space at each end of the ramp. That would be hard to under stand how they built the ptramid without w math.