They also used grids other than 3x4. One of my favourites is at Giza (4th dyn) and was referenced by Petrie. It seems to be influenced by a typical Egyptian doubling system,

11¼
22½
45
90
180
360

where spaces wide x spaces high = 90.
ie, 8 x 11¼ = 90, or 9 x 10 = 90, and even 15 x 6 = 90.

blocks of 4.

The upshot of this is that it reveals units of measure we are not familiar with ..... and for that reason has largely been overlooked.

Graham Oaten

The great amount of labour involved in quarrying and transporting such a mass of masonry as even the casing, has always been a cause of astonishment - Sir Flinders Petrie.



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