PYRAMID OF CHEOPS: SIZES AND PROPORTIONS
Abstract
The paper presents a comparison of the most widespread hypotheses describing the principles of formation of the Pyramid of Cheops. A scientific guess based on a golden ratio is investigated in this paper. Herodotus's text about the fact that the lateral side of the Pyramid is equal to its height square, unambiguously proves the statement that the golden ratio is present in the Pyramid geometry. However, the existence of irrational golden ratio proportion raises doubts in relation to the level of development of mathematics in Ancient Egypt. The paper gives the different interpretation of Herodotus's text based on the use of the perfect square. Also, a new metrological interpretation of the Pyramid dimensions is suggested that gives the possibility of modifying its formation principles.
About the Authors
ANDREI V. Radzyukevich
Novosibirsk State Academy of Architecture and Fine Arts
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
YURII G. Marchenko
Novosibirsk State Academy of Architecture and Fine Arts
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Radzyukevich A.V., Marchenko Yu.G. PYRAMID OF CHEOPS: SIZES AND PROPORTIONS. Vestnik of Tomsk state university of architecture and building. 2015;(1):9-22. (In Russ.)
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