Great Pyramid of Giza - Revision history

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	* Monument and context.		* Monument and context.
	* Parthenon.		* Parthenon.
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	* Pyramid Stage, Glastonbury Festival.		* Pyramid Stage, Glastonbury Festival.
	* The Louvre.		* The Louvre.

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	From this chamber two narrow shafts run to the pyramid’s exterior. It is not known whether these were included in the design for religious purposes or for the more practical reason of providing ventilation.		From this chamber two narrow shafts run to the pyramid’s exterior. It is not known whether these were included in the design for religious purposes or for the more practical reason of providing ventilation.

−	== ~~Conssssssssssstruction~~ ==	+	== Construction ==

	The exact method used to construct the 5.75-million-ton Great Pyramid remains something of a mystery despite a multitude of theories, some of which are more believable than others.		The exact method used to construct the 5.75-million-ton Great Pyramid remains something of a mystery despite a multitude of theories, some of which are more believable than others.
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	From this chamber two narrow shafts run to the pyramid’s exterior. It is not known whether these were included in the design for religious purposes or for the more practical reason of providing ventilation.		From this chamber two narrow shafts run to the pyramid’s exterior. It is not known whether these were included in the design for religious purposes or for the more practical reason of providing ventilation.

−	== ~~Construction~~ ==	+	== Conssssssssssstruction ==

	The exact method used to construct the 5.75-million-ton Great Pyramid remains something of a mystery despite a multitude of theories, some of which are more believable than others.		The exact method used to construct the 5.75-million-ton Great Pyramid remains something of a mystery despite a multitude of theories, some of which are more believable than others.

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	=== Updates ===		=== Updates ===

−	In November 2018, a team of archaeologists made a chance discovery in an ancient quarry which was heralded as ~~being significant in terms of~~ shedding new light on how the pyramid was constructed.	+	In November 2018, a team of archaeologists made a chance discovery in an ancient quarry which was heralded as shedding new light on how the pyramid was constructed.

	While researching ancient inscriptions, the team discovered a ramp with stairways and a series of what they believe to be postholes. Being much steeper than was previously supposed possible, the existence of the ramp raises the possibility that builders would have hauled the huge blocks of stone from both directions using a pulley system rather than simply dragging the blocks behind them.		While researching ancient inscriptions, the team discovered a ramp with stairways and a series of what they believe to be postholes. Being much steeper than was previously supposed possible, the existence of the ramp raises the possibility that builders would have hauled the huge blocks of stone from both directions using a pulley system rather than simply dragging the blocks behind them.

−	The ~~scientists state~~ that ~~the ramp suggests~~ the construction work could have been completed much more quickly than was previously believed.	+	The team believe that this means the construction work could have been completed much more quickly than was previously believed.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	The core of the pyramid was formed from 2.3 million limestone blocks. The outer casing was made using white Tura limestone, crafted to form a smooth surface with intricate joints unrivalled by any other Egyptian masonry. However, this casing was gradually plundered during ancient and medieval times, although some of the stones can still be seen around the base today.		The core of the pyramid was formed from 2.3 million limestone blocks. The outer casing was made using white Tura limestone, crafted to form a smooth surface with intricate joints unrivalled by any other Egyptian masonry. However, this casing was gradually plundered during ancient and medieval times, although some of the stones can still be seen around the base today.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	=== Updates ===

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+	In November 2018, a team of archaeologists made a chance discovery in an ancient quarry which was heralded as being significant in terms of shedding new light on how the pyramid was constructed.
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		+	While researching ancient inscriptions, the team discovered a ramp with stairways and a series of what they believe to be postholes. Being much steeper than was previously supposed possible, the existence of the ramp raises the possibility that builders would have hauled the huge blocks of stone from both directions using a pulley system rather than simply dragging the blocks behind them.
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		+	The scientists state that the ramp suggests the construction work could have been completed much more quickly than was previously believed.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

	* 5 most demanding construction projects in history.		* 5 most demanding construction projects in history.

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	From this chamber two narrow shafts run to the pyramid’s exterior. It is not known whether these were included in the design for religious purposes or for the more practical reason of providing ventilation.		From this chamber two narrow shafts run to the pyramid’s exterior. It is not known whether these were included in the design for religious purposes or for the more practical reason of providing ventilation.
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−	~~[[File:Pyramid3.jpg\|link=File:Pyramid3.jpg]]~~

	== Construction ==		== Construction ==

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	== Construction ==		== Construction ==

−	The exact method ~~and techniques that were~~ used to construct the 5.75-million-ton Great Pyramid remains something of a mystery despite a multitude of ~~different~~ theories (some more believable than others).	+	The exact method used to construct the 5.75-million-ton Great Pyramid remains something of a mystery despite a multitude of theories, some of which are more believable than others.

−	Most hypotheses are based on the idea that huge stones were moved from a quarry, ~~although there is disagreement on how they were moved into place, whether~~ dragged, lifted or rolled. The most widely accepted theory is that a ramp-like embankment of brick, earth and sand was increased along with the pyramid. Using this embankment, the Egyptians would have hauled the stone blocks using sledges, rollers and levers.	+	Most hypotheses are based on the idea that the huge stones were moved from a quarry, and then either dragged, lifted or rolled into place. The most widely accepted theory is that a ramp-like embankment of brick, earth and sand was increased along with the pyramid. Using this embankment, the Egyptians would have hauled the stone blocks using sledges, rollers and levers.

−	There is also disagreement about the size and nature of the workforce ~~that was used in the construction~~. The Ancient Greeks thought that slave labour was used, with the historian Herodotus theorising that it took 20 years and 100,000 slaves to build. However, Egyptologists in the 20th century~~, having~~ discovered archaeological remains of workers’ camps, ~~instead~~ gave rise to the belief that a more limited workforce of as few as 20,000 could have been sufficient, with the workers being skilled rather than slaves.	+	There is also disagreement about the size and nature of the workforce required. The Ancient Greeks thought that slave labour was used, with the historian Herodotus theorising that it took 20 years and 100,000 slaves to build. However, Egyptologists in the 20th century discovered archaeological remains of workers’ camps, which gave rise to the belief that a more limited workforce of as few as 20,000 could have been sufficient, with the workers being skilled rather than slaves.

−	One ~~construction management~~ study, led by Mark Lehner, estimated that the construction required an average workforce of just over 14,500 people, with a peak of around 40,000, and a build time of between 10 and 14 years.	+	One study, led by Mark Lehner, estimated that the construction required an average workforce of just over 14,500 people, with a peak of around 40,000, and a build time of between 10 and 14 years.

−	The core of the pyramid ~~is comprised of limestone blocks, of which approximately~~ 2.3 million ~~were cut, transported and assembled~~. The outer casing was made using white Tura limestone, crafted to form a smooth surface with intricate joints unrivalled by any other Egyptian masonry. ~~The outer~~ casing was gradually plundered during ancient and medieval times, ~~and~~ some of the stones can still be seen around the base today.	+	The core of the pyramid was formed from 2.3 million limestone blocks. The outer casing was made using white Tura limestone, crafted to form a smooth surface with intricate joints unrivalled by any other Egyptian masonry. However, this casing was gradually plundered during ancient and medieval times, although some of the stones can still be seen around the base today.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =