Angle Elevation of King's Chamber in Pyramid: Get Answer Here

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The discussion centers on determining the angle of elevation of the King's Chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza, specifically in relation to the pyramid's base and its center. The original poster seeks clarification on how to measure this angle, suggesting a method that involves the center of the pyramid base and the outer wall. There is confusion regarding ancient Egyptian measurements, particularly the royal cubit and its subdivisions, which complicates understanding the dimensions involved. Links to external resources are provided for further exploration of the pyramid's engineering and measurement systems. The conversation highlights the complexity of interpreting ancient architectural designs and their measurements.
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I have posted this question in other forums and received nothing for an answer, So it's worth a shot here :-)
What is the angle elevation of the king's chamber in reference to the base of the X,Y,Z center of the pyramid?
Or should I ask the question this way?
Measuring from the center of the pyramid base to the outer wall, and from the outer wall to the Kings chamber
what would the angle be?

Thanks for your time
Dave
 
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This may help:

http://all-about-egypt.com/the-great-pyramid-of-giza-an-engineering-enigma/

and more specifically this:

http://all-about-egypt.com/great-pyramid-building-plan/
 
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jedishrfu said:
This may help:

http://all-about-egypt.com/the-great-pyramid-of-giza-an-engineering-enigma/

and more specifically this:

http://all-about-egypt.com/great-pyramid-building-plan/
I tried looking at the links and the unit of measurement ... was enough to make my head spin.
The forearm of a Pharaoh = 1Rc, are they saying 7 palms make 1 RC also are they claiming
it takes 4 fingers to make a palm. So I should ask " HOW BIG A BOY IS THIS PHARAOH "
 
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I tried looking at the links and the unit of measurement ... was enough to make my head spin.
The forearm of a Pharaoh = 1Rc, are they saying 7 palms make 1 RC also are they claiming
it takes 4 fingers to make a palm. So I should ask " HOW BIG A BOY IS THIS PHARAOH "
 
Diamond Dave said:
I tried looking at the links and the unit of measurement ... was enough to make my head spin.
The forearm of a Pharaoh = 1Rc, are they saying 7 palms make 1 RC also are they claiming
it takes 4 fingers to make a palm. So I should ask " HOW BIG A BOY IS THIS PHARAOH "
Maybe this article will help relate royal cubits to more modern measurements:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_units_of_measurement
 
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