Jean-Pierre Houdin’s internal ramp theory is one of the more fascinating theories around the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. In this deep dive video we analyse the evidence given in the book published about the theory - Bob Brier’s The Secret Of The Great Pyramid - as well cover off a few criticisms that have been levied against the theory.
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Part 1: - Preamble
00:00 - Introduction To The Internal Ramp Theory
Part 2 - Reading Bob Brier’s The Secret Of The Great Pyramid
03:48 - The Two Timelines
07:00 - The Construction Begins
18:57 - The First Internal Chamber
22:45 - The External Ramp / Microgravimetric Scans Of The Pyramid
31:45 - The Grand Gallery Counterweight System
42:12 - The King’s Chamber & The Relieving Chambers
46:17 - The Internal Ramp Begins
53:02 - The Revenge Of The Microgravimetrics
56:00 - The Notch
01:00:30 - The Cracks In The King’s Chamber Ceiling
01:07:00 - The Pyramidion & Completion Of The Pyramid
Part 3 - Criticisms Of The Internal Ramp Theory
01:09:58 - Zahi Hawass & John Romer
01:14:10 - Frank Steiger
01:17:18 - Jonothan Perrin & David Jeffreys
01:19:12 - Closing Thoughts
SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Khufu Revealed documentary
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Bob Brier - The Secret Of The Great Pyramid
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Keith Hamilton’s Layman’s Guides to the Great Pyramid Parts 1 and 2
1: [ Ссылка ]
2: [ Ссылка ]
Jean-Pierre Houdin & Dassault Systems - Grand Gallery Simulation
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saVRee Great Pyramid 3D Model - SketchFab
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(This is not used in the video for licensing purposes but this is a fantastic model to explore)
History For Granite - Updating The Great Pyramid Internal Ramp Theory
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Ancient Architects - King’s Chamber Secret Passageway (Short)
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(There are many videos from Ancient Architects that mention the potential for a passageway behind an anomaly in the King’s Chamber’s northern wall, but this Short covers it quickly)
David Lightbody’s Trial Passages 3D Model (SketchUp)
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University College Of London - Ramps at the pyramids
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Brown University - Building The Great Pyramid At Giza: Investigating Ramp Models
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History News Net - Egypt's chief archaeologist skeptical of 'inside ramps' theory on Great Pyramid building
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Ancient Origins - Beyond the Pyramid Ramp: Unravelling Egypt’s Most Elusive Enigma
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Archaeology - Bob Brier’s Return to the Great Pyramid
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Lines in Sand - Orion Correlation Theory Deep Dive
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Lines in Sand - Great Pyramid Deep Dives Parts 1 & 2
1: [ Ссылка ]
2: [ Ссылка ]
CORRECTIONS
Not a correction per se but I neglected to mention that Frank Steiger, the retired engineer who criticises Jean-Pierre Houdin’s theory on his website, passed away several years ago. RIP.
Audio issue Easter egg hunt: At one point I got a bit overzealous with editing my voice and accidentally edited the “d” off the end of the word “pyramid”. I didn’t notice this until piecing the video footage together, at which point it was too late to change. May peace and good fortune come to those who find the “pyrami” in this video.
In the example given of Djehutihotep, I mistakenly refer to him as a pharaoh, but this is not true. Djehutihotep was a nomarch. Thanks to @MrAchile13 for pointing this out.
