During a discussion of the Canal Shaft theory on an Egyptology message board, I remembered seeing photographs of what is thought to be a surviving portcullis stone fragment, near the pyramid of Khufu …

Feb 16, 2024 · This blog post explores the intricate design and purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza's portcullis, revealing its role in tomb security and the genius behind its construction, challenging …

Portcullis stones rank amongst the earliest use of monumental stone in Egypt, and the desire for such stones must have facilitated the development of stone masonry. In their day, they provided the most …

Extract from 'Giza the Truth' - 'It is often suggested that no fragment of the three missing portcullis' has ever been found, and from this many alternative researchers�and even some …

Aug 19, 2024 · Proceeding from the blocking system with a portcullis stone in an Early Dynastic mastaba tomb at Helwan recently excavated by Macquarie University, the author presents a survey …

Beyond the main chambers and the intricate portcullis system, the Great Pyramid of Giza contains a series of additional passages and chambers that further enhance its complexity and mystery. These …

It has a configuration that housed large portcullis blocking slabs which were designed to be lowered to seal the chamber after the burial of the king. The main burial chamber has two small shafts in the …

The Portcullis System We have already noted that the granite-lined King’s Antechamber contains four sets of slots in the side walls for portcullis’ to be lowered into position. We have also noted that this is …

03 Antechambers Portcullis If you have got here, you should have an idea of the kind of solutions that I have to offer. These are not simple things, but I promised reasonable explanations and I think I have …

Great Pyramid Portcullis Antechamber Explained Of all the videos I’ve made over the years on the Great Pyramid of Egypt, I’ve never made one on the Antechamber, the small room that you pass through …