I’ve heard that as a society we don’t fully understand how the Egyptian Pyramids were built and that even with our modern construction equipment it would be a herculean task. I don’t know how true that is, but Wallace T. Wallington (odd name now that I write it) claims that using the methods he has formed during his 35-years as a carpenter, he could build the Great Pyramid of Giza in 25 years with the help of 640 people.
He’s already built a replica of Stonehenge without the use of any hoisting equipment, and he’s working on even larger projects to provide evidence to support his claims.
I should have paid more attention in physics.
That was a fascinating read. I went to the linked site and went through about 9 pages at least. Very interesting calculations. I think he should prove his calculations by building a pyramid. All he needs is 520 men, a lot of large stones, and an extended period of time …
» Comment by danithew on July 27, 2004 @ 12:19 pmI have seen similar projects and it is amazing how reliant we have become on modern equipment. So much so that the ancient ways are a mystery.
» Comment by Bas on July 27, 2004 @ 6:02 pmMy friend li’l Jimmy Norton Built a Huge underground cement room where he could keep all kinds of things with only him and a questionable gender person, using 23 tons of concrete, 3 tons of rebar, and used condoms. If he and his helper couldn’t position a slab by themselves, he would sometimes use his saturn.
» Comment by Greg Hughes on July 21, 2005 @ 3:04 am