Hi Clive ...
Giza = 201.5 + 440 + 411 = 1052.5
Dashur = 361 + 420 = 781
1052.5 to 781 ?????????????????????????
HOWEVER .......
If base is 360 (which I think it might be or at the very least intended to be) then 360 to 420 makes perfect sense and we have a ratio of 7 to 6 EXACTLY !
This to go with bottom of The Bent at 7 to 5 seked ratio for angle and the top at slope edge angle of a 3/4/5 right angled triangle and tying in to Pyramid 2 at Giza
Cheers
Don Barone
PS: Is there an accurate map of this complex on the internet ? I have been unable to locate one.
PSS:
From Guardian's Egypt website: Quote
The Bent pyramid is a fascinating structure which raises as many questions as it answers about the evolution of the pyramid. Mysteriously, this pyramid started at one angle (approx. 52 degrees) and then suddenly changes to a more gradual angle of 43 degrees. This odd arrangement provides this pyramid with a distinctive and unique appearance. There are several possible reasons for this change in angle. Currently, the most widely accepted theory is that King Sneferu realized that if he were to continue the pyramid at its initial angle, it would rise to a height which would require a tremendous amount of material and labor. (DON BARONE'S COMMENT: This "leading" theory is totally speculative and based on absolutely no evidence whatsoever ) Another theory holds that the original angle resulted in displacement of many blocks and cracking of the blocks that lined the chambers and passageways. This theory continues that the gentler angle was employed to reduce the amount of weight to be added above these chambers and passageways.
Just curious why a mathematical reason is never even considered. Quite odd really when these two are total guesswork based on scant evidence or none at all and the math fits rather nicely.
Best
Don Barone
"There is nothing as impenetrable as a closed mind"
and ..." if everything is a coincidence what is the point of studying or measuring or analyzing anything ?" db
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/24/2008 10:00AM by Ahatmose.