Sirfiroth Wrote:
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> A moot argument, since the 14/11 seked of the much
> older Pyramid G1 demonstrates a value much closer
> to Pi than the demonstrated solution of the later
> dated RMP.
Hello Jacob,
Pi as 3+1/7 is inherent in a square based pyramid with a slope derived from seked 5.5.
All that Egyptian Mathematical Papyri tells us on the subject of pi and the AEs is that they did not apparently know that the diameter-to-circumference ratio can be used to accurately (with pi as 3.1415926.....) or fairly accurately (with pi as 3.1428571.....) calculate the area of a circle.
That seked 5.5 has a naturally occurring and more accurate value for pi than does the 8/9-of-the-diameter calculation is, IMO, neither here nor there.
Like it or not - and I don't - there is no clear evidence that the AEs knew the ratio we call pi.*
If they did know it, then there is no clear evidence that they consciously incorporated it in the planning of their buildings.
MJ
*I've just finished a second reading of Dave L's book on circular symbolism, and I'm afraid to say (for my part) I don't find it at all convincing - but its early days yet; I need to discuss it with folks better aquainted than I am with the culture involved.
We can't all be right, but we could all be wrong ...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/02/2009 03:47AM by Hermione.
