The Great Pyramid of Khufu (4th dynasty, 2551-2528 BC) consists of over 2.25 million stone blocks—of many tons each. The "King’s chamber inside was made from red granite blocks weighing over 25 tons that were transported from Aswan, 500 miles away and then there were highly polished white limestone casing blocks (slant-faced but flat topped) that originally covered the outside. It must have been quite a sight in the sunlight. It is believed that mortar was used to evenly place the casing stones but a massive earthquake in 1303 loosened them and they slide down. Many were removed and used to build mosques and fortresses in the area — check out the Alabaster Mosque in Cairo.
This reminds me of an old episode of the Freakazoid cartoon. Freakazoid and the cop Cosgrove went to a “History of Caulk” museum, and commented on how well the ancient Egyptians knew their caulk.
Templo S.U.D. about 5 years ago
I’m sure the ancient Egyptians’ version of caulk was a mixture of mud and hay.
jbrobison about 5 years ago
No silicone caulking and even more amazing… no duct tape either!
Watcher about 5 years ago
The secret ingredient to keeping it all together, bone marrow from all those who died.
Breadboard about 5 years ago
Was this a Union or Non-Union job ;-)
jbrobo Premium Member about 5 years ago
Aliens came down and helped them
Display about 5 years ago
Just that they are still there and were made with so many layers of management and supervision is beyond today’s comprehension.
flemmingo about 5 years ago
No duct tape either?
Inahastation(eye nuh ha station) about 5 years ago
Wondering if Tom from Valdosta has been listening to Tim Wilson’s comedy about the pyramids?
GreenT267 about 5 years ago
The Great Pyramid of Khufu (4th dynasty, 2551-2528 BC) consists of over 2.25 million stone blocks—of many tons each. The "King’s chamber inside was made from red granite blocks weighing over 25 tons that were transported from Aswan, 500 miles away and then there were highly polished white limestone casing blocks (slant-faced but flat topped) that originally covered the outside. It must have been quite a sight in the sunlight. It is believed that mortar was used to evenly place the casing stones but a massive earthquake in 1303 loosened them and they slide down. Many were removed and used to build mosques and fortresses in the area — check out the Alabaster Mosque in Cairo.
Nuke Road Warrior about 5 years ago
Join us next week for This Old Tomb" where we turn a 4000 year old fixer upper into a modern condo.
hoover48 about 5 years ago
Or duct tape.
ArchAngel4 about 5 years ago
This reminds me of an old episode of the Freakazoid cartoon. Freakazoid and the cop Cosgrove went to a “History of Caulk” museum, and commented on how well the ancient Egyptians knew their caulk.
Hippogriff about 5 years ago
Mortar does not hold bricks together; it holds them apart.
jimcha Premium Member about 5 years ago
Without caulk OR duct tape. Talk about your seven wonders . . .
whelan_jj about 5 years ago
When you work with huge stone legos they pretty much stay where you put them, no adhesive needed.
Geophyzz about 5 years ago
Having climbed upon them, I can assure you they used no mortar.
Zykoic about 5 years ago
“Health care for all but first a few municipal projects.” -Pharaoh
craigwestlake about 5 years ago
They just used duct tape…