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According to Sir Issac Newton the Great Pyramid was constructed using units of measurement called cubits. But there were two types of cubit measurements, the sacred and the profane. The differences were based upon the study by a man named Greaves derived their difference from measurements in the Kings chamber. The profane cubit: was computed when 20.63 British inches produced a room with an even length of cubits: 20x10. However, the other cubit (sacred) Newton derived from Josephus's description of the circumference of the pillars of the Temple at Jerusalem. The horseshoe projection on the wall of the granite leaf in the ante-chamber known as the "boss," when measured from the east wall produces the equivalent of 25 inches. This measurement of 25 equal parts was determined to be the what was determined as pyramid inches: hence 25 inches equals the sacred cubit. While Newton held to the view that the cubit was between 24.80 and 25.02 British inches, he also believed the figure could be more refined through additional measurements of the Great Pyramid and other Hebrew pre-monarchy buildings. Newton's research is recorded in a report titled "A dissertation upon the Sacred Cubit of the Jews and the Cubits of several nations; in which, from the Dimensions of the Great Pyramid, as taken by John Greaves, the profane cubit is determined. But Greaves made inaccurate measurements upon which Newton made his calculations, which were done at the base of the Great Pyramid. This misinformation was due to the debris surrounding the base of the pyramid.
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About the author: Ken Klein is a independent film producer and researcher. His examinations have brought to light secrets surrounding the Great Pyramid. For a free tour of the Great Pyramid get his free Great Pyramid walk though video.
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