New algorithm reveals how the Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built

New algorithm reveals how the Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built

Alex Duffy
Alex Duffy
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Black and white drawing of a stairway in a building with scattered stones on the ground and a wall in the background, with text at the bottom reading "The Great Pyramid of Giza".

New algorithm reveals how the Great Pyramid of Giza may have been built

The Great Pyramid of Giza remains one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. For centuries, its construction has puzzled historians and engineers. Now, a computer scientist has proposed a fresh explanation for how the massive structure was built.

Vicente Luis Rosell Roig developed an algorithm to test a long-debated theory. His work focused on the idea of a built-in spiral ramp covered with stone blocks. Unlike traditional ramp theories, this design avoids issues with efficiency and visibility.

The algorithm accounted for strict time limits, assuming the pyramid was built in 20 to 27 years. It demonstrated that workers could have transported heavy blocks upward using the spiral path. As construction progressed, the ramp itself became part of the pyramid's structure. Rosell Roig's model suggests the method was both practical and efficient. By embedding the ramp within the pyramid, builders could have moved materials smoothly without leaving visible traces. This approach challenges older theories while offering a clear, step-by-step process for the pyramid's assembly.

The new theory provides a detailed, algorithm-backed explanation for the pyramid's construction. It aligns with historical timelines and addresses gaps in previous ramp-based ideas. If confirmed, this could reshape our understanding of ancient engineering.