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originally posted by: bluesfreak
Ps- an afterthought; your use of the word 'fringe' in a derogatory sense neglects the fact that most major scientific discoveries, or indeed schools of thought were , in fact, considered 'fringe' at some point.
You could name them all- Copernicus, through to Marie Curie , Charles Darwin - all these momentous minds( and the list is as long as your arm) were on the 'fringe' once, so using it in the way you do to belittle and dismiss doesn't do anyone any favours. It's simply an idea you disagree with. a reply to: Harte
originally posted by: bluesfreak
The word "Pyramid" comes from Greek : "Pyra" = Fire "mid"= Middle (or centre) "Fire in the middle " WHY?
It is not describing a geometrical shape, but a description of function. Why is this?
originally posted by: bluesfreak
A) has anyone actually satisfactorily answered if ANY bodies have ever been found in ANY of the pyramids in Egypt?
B) why no decoration inside the 'tomb' of the great Pyramid? Cheops obviously had a bit of an ego if that was constructed as his tomb, surely the inside where the 'sarcophagus' is found would be literally plastered with glory to him and all he did in his lifetime, and his glory in the next life.
They spent such effort in building it, and yet, there is a lack of glorification of him inside.
C) why build to such a high degree of tolerances throughout? I have seen people 'laser level' the inside of the 'kings chamber' and its walls, and it shows a near perfection which, as a machinist, is a beautiful thing to behold.
[D) what is the purpose of the other cavities inside if there is already a 'kings chamber' for his body? That's a lot of effort ( and exacting craftsmanship) for no reason at all.
E) is there any mention of treasures and a body being found when the GP was first opened up?
F) the Sarcophogus: many sarcophagi were found with perhaps two, or three separate 'coffins' inside, kind of like those Russian dolls. Is this sarcophagus big enough to contain a couple , or maybe three separate caskets within it?
And why make the 3 faced corners within it to the tolerance of 1 ten thousandth of an inch?
G) IS there an aquifer underneath the GP?
H) WERE the walls really lined with salt when the GP was first opened?
originally posted by: Sharparrow
The real Imhotep was perhaps the single most revered man in all of Egypt. He was a genius of the first rank: a writer, mathematician, architect, physician, scientist, inventor, and brilliant government administrator.
He was not Egyptian, but rather, came into Egypt as a Semitic slave
When he reached that status, he was said to have protected Egypt from a severe seven-year famine.
Moreover, Egyptian history lost 1,400-2,000 years when modern Egyptologists rejected the Seventh Dynasty (70 kings ruling for 70 generations).
This description fits the empty sarcophagus in the Great Pyramid.
But, how could Moses simply have walked into the Great Pyramid overnight, when it took many years for the Arabs and others to force their way in?
This certainly sounds like Moses the night he retrieved the body of Joseph from his tomb in Egypt. From where did Moses retrieve Joseph’s body?
originally posted by: Byrd
Your source isn't reliable... you might want to look elsewhere
originally posted by: Sharparrow
The real Imhotep was perhaps the single most revered man in all of Egypt. He was a genius of the first rank: a writer, mathematician, architect, physician, scientist, inventor, and brilliant government administrator.
Which is true. Later on, he was deified and people prayed to him.
He was not Egyptian, but rather, came into Egypt as a Semitic slave
However, that part's not true. At least one source names his mother - and he lived long before Hebrews existed.
When he reached that status, he was said to have protected Egypt from a severe seven-year famine.
That legend is from the time of the Ptolemies, two thousand years after Imhotep died.
Moreover, Egyptian history lost 1,400-2,000 years when modern Egyptologists rejected the Seventh Dynasty (70 kings ruling for 70 generations).
The 7th and 8th dynasties ruled from Memphis and there were no 70 kings or 70 generations. There is no way that the nations and kings of the 12th dynastyy-- which were with known kings and nations could be matched up.
This description fits the empty sarcophagus in the Great Pyramid.
Actually, it doesn't.
But, how could Moses simply have walked into the Great Pyramid overnight, when it took many years for the Arabs and others to force their way in?
Until well into the First Intermediate Period, the pyramid walls stood and the chapels were manned 24 hours/day by priests. They were paid to give offerings and prayers to the departed pharaohs.
This certainly sounds like Moses the night he retrieved the body of Joseph from his tomb in Egypt. From where did Moses retrieve Joseph’s body?
This narrative doesn't match the traditional ancient narratives - which should be considered when trying to unravel any Biblical puzzle. Remember that the Bible is a constructed book and that many possible books were left out of it. [/quote
originally posted by: Byrd
It was not mentioned in the Arabic accounts (the oldest written accounts) but in Victorian times, yes.
originally posted by: Judy21
a reply to: seattletruth
Question: Why do not people build pyramids in our time?