Independent researcher Sefy Levy has proposed that the Great Pyramid of Giza, a tomb long believed to be for Pharaoh Khufu, contains a hidden numerical system embedded in its dimensions. This system, he argues, reflects ancient Egyptian knowledge of mathematics and astronomy, intended to last indefinitely.
Levy's findings, detailed in a paper submitted to the journal SSRN, suggest that the pyramid's height, base, sloping sides, and overall shape function like a form of coded information. He posits that these proportions mirror celestial cycles, including those of the moon and visible planets, and key mathematical constants such as pi and the golden ratio.
Unveiling the Code
To support his theory, Levy analyzed the pyramid's key measurements, employing fractions used by ancient Egyptian scribes. One calculation yielded a result of 27.5, which he notes is close to the 27.55-day interval between successive lunar perigees. Another result, 70, is suggested to symbolize the 70 days the star Sirius is obscured by the sun's glare.
Levy's research also claims that other calculations align with the recurring movements of celestial bodies like Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars. He contends that these astronomical correlations, along with the presence of pi and the golden ratio, indicate a deliberate encoding of knowledge.
To test whether these patterns were coincidental, Levy generated 100,000 computer models of pyramids with varying dimensions. His analysis indicated that only 2.4 percent of these models exhibited measurements that matched the astronomical and mathematical patterns found in the Great Pyramid, suggesting intentional design.
A Monument to Creation
Beyond serving as a funerary monument, Levy suggests the Great Pyramid was conceived as a tribute to Benben, the primordial mound in Heliopolitan mythology associated with creation. He further speculates that this mythological locale corresponds to the Richat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara, a ring-like geological formation in Mauritania.
Levy's theory posits that ancestors of the ancient Egyptians resided in the area of the Eye of the Sahara. According to this hypothesis, a drought forced a migration to the Nile valley, where the pyramids were subsequently constructed as a commemoration of their ancestral land. However, the researcher acknowledges that currently, there is no direct evidence to substantiate this aspect of his theory.
This investigation into the Great Pyramid's purpose emerges amid other recent theories concerning the Giza complex. Earlier in the year, Italian researchers suggested the possible discovery of a Sphinx located beneath the Pyramids of Giza, hinting at the existence of a subterranean structure. This theory is based, in part, on the alignment of the lines between the existing pyramids and the Sphinx pointing towards a parallel mound.