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APPENDIX.
Dr. Clarke, in a subsequent chapter, in which he enters into
considerable detail, respecting the origin and purposes for which
the Pyramids were constructed, seems inclined to discard the
authority of the Greek historians, particularly as their origin was
unknown when the first Greek philosopher visited Egypt. He
adverts to the accounts of the Arabs, and to that of Manetho, as
preserved by Josephus; and also to sacred history. He observes,
that the Jews were remarkably connected with Egypt in general,
and especially with the Pyramids, although their labours were
chiefly employed upon brick constructions; and seems disposed
to conclude that the Great Pyramid was the tomb of Joseph, and
that it was opened at the exodus that his bones might be carried
up to Judea, according to the oath he had required from his
brothers. He remarks the general resemblance which exists
between the Pyramids, as sepulchral monuments, and tumuli,
and conceives that the Soros and Stela are included in their form.
He afterwards alludes at some length to the Pyramids discovered
in Mexico and in South America.
MR. HAMILTON (1801)
Travelled in Egypt in 1801. He does not profess to enter into
a detailed account respecting the Pyramids, but refers to the
accounts of Pococke, of Denon, and of former travellers. He
gives the following admeasurements from M. Nouet's report to
the Institute, and also from his own observation. Base about
seven hundred and fifty feet each way.
French feet. Inches.
Length of the Pyramid ... 716 3
Diagonal of the base - - - 1013 0
Length of the edge in its present state - 636 1
Lengtli of do. when entire ... G76 8
Length of the platform at the top - - 42 8
Height of the Pyramid in its present state - 421 8
Height of do. when entire - - 448 6
Length of the inclined side - - - 574 1
Angle which the edge furms with the diagonal, 41° 42' 20".
Angle which the edge forms with the base, 58° 2' 20''.
Inclination of the sides towards the plane of the horizon, 51° 23' 46".
APPENDIX.
Dr. Clarke, in a subsequent chapter, in which he enters into
considerable detail, respecting the origin and purposes for which
the Pyramids were constructed, seems inclined to discard the
authority of the Greek historians, particularly as their origin was
unknown when the first Greek philosopher visited Egypt. He
adverts to the accounts of the Arabs, and to that of Manetho, as
preserved by Josephus; and also to sacred history. He observes,
that the Jews were remarkably connected with Egypt in general,
and especially with the Pyramids, although their labours were
chiefly employed upon brick constructions; and seems disposed
to conclude that the Great Pyramid was the tomb of Joseph, and
that it was opened at the exodus that his bones might be carried
up to Judea, according to the oath he had required from his
brothers. He remarks the general resemblance which exists
between the Pyramids, as sepulchral monuments, and tumuli,
and conceives that the Soros and Stela are included in their form.
He afterwards alludes at some length to the Pyramids discovered
in Mexico and in South America.
MR. HAMILTON (1801)
Travelled in Egypt in 1801. He does not profess to enter into
a detailed account respecting the Pyramids, but refers to the
accounts of Pococke, of Denon, and of former travellers. He
gives the following admeasurements from M. Nouet's report to
the Institute, and also from his own observation. Base about
seven hundred and fifty feet each way.
French feet. Inches.
Length of the Pyramid ... 716 3
Diagonal of the base - - - 1013 0
Length of the edge in its present state - 636 1
Lengtli of do. when entire ... G76 8
Length of the platform at the top - - 42 8
Height of the Pyramid in its present state - 421 8
Height of do. when entire - - 448 6
Length of the inclined side - - - 574 1
Angle which the edge furms with the diagonal, 41° 42' 20".
Angle which the edge forms with the base, 58° 2' 20''.
Inclination of the sides towards the plane of the horizon, 51° 23' 46".