Secrets of the Great Pyramid

Secrets of the Great Pyramid

This beautifully illustrated book presents the thousand-year drama which has centered on the mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Cheops.

Peter Tompkins

New York : Harper & Row

Livio Catullo Stecchini

Ancient Background -- Medieval Exploration -- Renaissance and revival of interest -- The age of enlightenment -- Exploring with Chisel and gunpowder -- First scientific theories -- First confirmation of scientific theories -- First refutation of scientific theories -- Scientific theory developed -- A Theodolite of surveyors -- Almanac of the ages -- Astronomical observatory -- Astronomoical temples of Egypt -- Geodetic and geographic landmark -- The golden section -- Scientific survey gives geographical proof -- Decline of ancient knowledge -- Who built the pyramid passages plugged? When? And how? -- Temples of secret initiation -- More secret passages and chambers -- Astrological observatory.

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