The Ramp Theory

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The Ramp System
of the Egyptian
Pyramids

• The Egyptian pyramids of Giza are

some of the most impressive
manmade structures in the history of
our planet. It’s estimated that they
were built over 4,500 years ago with
over two million stones over a
period of 20 to 30 years.
The Ramp Theory

• The Ramp Theory offers the most plausible

explanation for how the ancient Egyptians
constructed the pyramids. The Ramp
Theory suggests that the pyramids were
made with sheer manpower and tens of
thousands of workers via a method known
as “ramp systems.” But at the same time,
there are different theories about what
types of ramps would have been used.
Ramp Types
• Some experts have theorized
that ancient Egyptians utilized
straight ramps that went up the
pyramid’s outside walls. Then
again, other experts believe that
the pyramid builders utilized
either ramps that curved around
these walls or ramping systems
that were built inside the
pyramids themselves.
 The Ramp system
• The Ramp System consisted of a central ramp and two
staircases with many post holes. Ancient Egyptians
likely used sleds attached to ropes on wooden posts to
pull alabaster blocks from steep quarry slopes, possibly
as steep as 20 percent. The ropes acted as a "force
multiplier," making it easier for workers to haul the
sled up the ramp. This design eased the burden on
workers handling the heavy loads.
• Despite all the evidence and
findings, the truth still remain
unsolved.
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