MJ:

> What makes you think that in the case of Khufu's
> pyramid its builders didn't simply cut wide
> channels through the rock outcrop from corner to
> corner at surrounding ground level and then take
> the necessary sightings and measurements?

They didn't do it because there were clever individuals...that's why!


> When you consider the amount of work involved in
> the preparation of the foundations of Khafre's
> pyramid, there's no doubt that Khufu's builders
> would have had no qualms about cutting through the
> outcrop of rock.

You haven't cut rock...please…don't assume they did it "our way".


> Well, the maths works, I'll give you that.

Do you actually believe they used the Pythagorean theory?


> Now, what is your evidence that the pyramid
> builders might have used such a method?

Actually they did. Measure the width between G2’s base and the north and west walls of the plateau...it’s a clue.

> Can you point to clear evidence that the AEs knew
> and utilized what we call Pythagoras's Theorem?

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> Assuming that the intent was for it to be a
> right-angle, the accuracy of the north-west corner
> at 89:59:58 (after Cole, 1925) is quite
> extraordinary.

Again...you are assuming...don’t.
North and south sides of G1 are parallel...does that tell you something?

> However, the remaining three corners are noticably
> less accurate in terms of an intended right-angle.
> Have you any suggestions as to why this is?

They had lots of time to measure the precise angles and lengths…and they did…over and over again until it was perfect !

Note:
Cole measured the height of the first course almost 1 inch higher than Petrie. That is why his measures differ from Petrie.
To tell you the truth…I still prefer W.P’s over Cole’s.

Best.
Clive