Phi in the Faiyum

Yesterday I attempted to write a paper on ancient architecture of Egypt’s Faiyum Oasis. It seemed to serve as a good opportunity to go over some important points, but I’m a little discontented that it mostly asks questions rather than providing answers. Currently under study are the pyramids of El Lahun, the pyramid of SesostrisContinue reading “Phi in the Faiyum”

A Little Further Into Rio Bec Phi?

Rio Bec Phi is one or more numbers discovered working with architecture at Rio Bec which resembles the famous Golden Ratio, Phi = 1.618033989. It’s discovery may have actually been due to a misinterpretation of the architect’s intent, but it’s too late now,”the Genie is out of the bottle” as they say – more thanContinue reading “A Little Further Into Rio Bec Phi?”

Has Another Ancient Egyptian Mystery Been Solved?

I must admit to still being a bit awestruck at the moment. GJ Bath, author of Stone Circle Design and Measurement, has offered a proposal for the design logic of the floor plan of the Great Pyramid’s King’s Chamber. His page on the King’s Chamber: http://www.gjbath.com/Giza/G1KCPlan.htm This is very timely because it’s only very recentlyContinue reading “Has Another Ancient Egyptian Mystery Been Solved?”

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