MJ Thomas Wrote:
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> Actually, the main reason is that this area (the
> blocks and immediate surrounding stonework) is
> very difficult to measure.
> This is mainly due to the damage and distortions
> caused by Al Mamun's tunnel.


I love this kind of discussion where "demolition" becomes "distortion"...lol.



> However, I concede that a survey using laser
> measuring tools and fibre optics could probably
> get around the problem.



Good luck with that.



>
> The full nature of the problem can be seen in
> drawings and photos by Smyth, Petrie, the Edgar
> brothers, Lepre et al.
>


Drawings, yes.

I'm looking at the "drawings" made by M&R, and they clearly show clearance all the way around the blocks, top and sides.




> I find it interesting that what was only a few
> days ago "a fact" is now down-graded to 'something
> about which there is "virtually no doubt"'.
> Progress is being made.

Like you said, it's almost impossible to measure.




>
> As there is reasonable cause to doubt the theory
> that these blocks were slid down the Ascending
> Passage after Khufu's funeral,

No, there isn't. This isn't a murder trial. The preponderance of evidence here says this was Khufu's tomb and the plugstones were released to seal the passage after the body was interred.

> we have to face the
> logical conclusion that Khufu may not have been
> taken to the King's Chamber via this Passage...
>

That is only the "logical conclusion" if we ignore 99% of the evidence. I'd rather not, thank you.







> All rather intriguing, I'd say.



"Tedious" was the word that sprung to my mind...

Anthony

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him think.