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This book is about lifting precision, not stones.
 
Global headlines were made when Norwegian architect and researcher Ole J. Bryn published his first article on the ancient Egyptian pyramids in 2010.
 
Unlike numerous of existing theories concerning the building of these immense stone structures – often put forward by historians, Egyptologists, and archaeologists – Bryn’s approach is as different and original as it is simple.
 
In this book, Ole J. Bryn suggests that the Egyptians invented the architectural and engineering professions, and he fi nds evidence in the apex point; an invisible, theoretical point 146.6 metres above the ground level of Khufu’s Great Pyramid at Giza.
 
How the pyramids were built derives directly from how they were planned. However, the planning phase has not yet been explored in the research literature with the same vigour as the building phase. This book aims to balance this incongruity by examining thoroughly, in detailed project drawings, the 30 fi rst Egyptian pyramids from the 3rd, 4th, and 5th dynasties.
 
The author’s theories about the planning phase of the pyramids are enhanced by his unique project drawings of the pyramids, and supported by photographs taken by fellow architect Håvard Houen.
 
Author Ole Jørgen Bryn (b. 1965) has held a position as Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Design, Form and Colour Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) since 2000. He has wide experience as a professional architect, with prominent works to his credit.

I over 400 år har vitenskapsfolk fra ulike fagfelt forsøkt å forstå pyramidenes geometri. NTNU-forsker Ole Jørgen Bryn tar utgangspunkt i datidens matematikk, måleenheter samt murerverktøy. Med både arkitektens og bygningsingeniørens ståsted spør han: Hvordan kunne 10 000 arbeidere løfte på plass flere millioner stenblokker, og til slutt treffe det teoretiske Apex-punktet 146,6 meter over bakken (Kufus-pyramiden), med slik grad av presisjon? I boka formidler Bryn hvordan egypterne hadde en detaljert teoretisk modell (plan) adskilt fra det fysiske bygget. Dette teoretiske gitteret (eng. grid)  gir alle detaljer nødvendige for å bygge med høy presisjon. Dette gitteret er bemerkelsesverdig likt de systemene som brukes i alle bygninger av en viss størrelse i dag. Gjennom tegninger, fotografier og modeller viser boka hvordan det var mulig å treffe pyramidens siste og høyeste punkt, Apex-punktet. Bryn fører bevis for at oldtidens egyptere fant opp moderne prosjektering slik vi kjenner dette fra ingeniør- og arkitektfaget i dag.

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Adresseavisen 19.03.12