• apothem- the height of the side face of a regular pyramid, which is drawn from its vertex (in addition, the apothem is the length of the perpendicular, which is lowered from the middle of the regular polygon to one of its sides);
• side faces (ASB, BSC, CSD, DSA) - triangles that meet at the vertex;
• lateral ribs ( AS , B.S. , C.S. , D.S. ) — common aspects side edges;
• top of the pyramid (t. S) - a point that connects the side ribs and which does not lie in the plane of the base;
• height ( SO ) - a perpendicular segment drawn through the top of the pyramid to the plane of its base (the ends of such a segment will be the top of the pyramid and the base of the perpendicular);
• diagonal section of the pyramid- a section of the pyramid that passes through the top and the diagonal of the base;
• base (ABCD) - a polygon that does not belong to the vertex of the pyramid.

Properties of the pyramid.

1. When all side ribs have the same size, Then:

• it is easy to describe a circle near the base of the pyramid, and the top of the pyramid will be projected into the center of this circle;
• the side ribs form equal angles with the plane of the base;
• Moreover, the opposite is also true, i.e. when the lateral ribs form with the plane of the base equal angles, or when a circle can be described near the base of the pyramid and the top of the pyramid will be projected into the center of this circle, which means that all the side edges of the pyramid are the same size.

2. When the side faces have an angle of inclination to the plane of the base of the same value, then:

• it is easy to describe a circle near the base of the pyramid, and the top of the pyramid will be projected into the center of this circle;
• the heights of the side faces are of equal length;
• the area of ​​the side surface is equal to ½ the product of the perimeter of the base and the height of the side face.

3. A sphere can be described around a pyramid if at the base of the pyramid there is a polygon around which a circle can be described (a necessary and sufficient condition). The center of the sphere will be the point of intersection of the planes that pass through the middles of the edges of the pyramid perpendicular to them. From this theorem we conclude that both around any triangular and around any regular pyramid can describe the sphere.

4. A sphere can be inscribed into a pyramid if the bisector planes of the internal dihedral angles of the pyramid intersect at the 1st point (a necessary and sufficient condition). This point will become the center of the sphere.

The simplest pyramid.

Based on the number of angles, the base of the pyramid is divided into triangular, quadrangular, and so on.

There will be a pyramid triangular, quadrangular, and so on, when the base of the pyramid is a triangle, a quadrangle, and so on. A triangular pyramid is a tetrahedron - a tetrahedron. Quadrangular - pentagonal and so on.

Video tutorial 2: Pyramid problem. Volume of the pyramid

Video tutorial 3: Pyramid problem. Correct pyramid

Lecture: The pyramid, its base, side ribs, height, lateral surface; triangular pyramid; regular pyramid

Pyramid- This volumetric body, which has a polygon at its base, and all its faces consist of triangles.

A special case of a pyramid is a cone with a circle at its base.

Let's look at the main elements of the pyramid:

Apothem- this is a segment that connects the top of the pyramid with the middle of the lower edge of the side face. In other words, this is the height of the edge of the pyramid.

In the figure you can see triangles ADS, ABS, BCS, CDS. If you look carefully at the names, you can see that each triangle has one common letter– S. That is, this means that all the side faces (triangles) converge at one point, which is called the top of the pyramid.

The segment OS that connects the vertex with the point of intersection of the diagonals of the base (in the case of triangles - at the point of intersection of the heights) is called pyramid height.

Diagonal section called the plane that passes through the top of the pyramid, as well as one of the diagonals of the base.

Since the lateral surface of the pyramid consists of triangles, then to find total area side surface, you need to find the area of ​​each face and add them up. The number and shape of faces depends on the shape and size of the sides of the polygon that lies at the base.

The only plane in a pyramid that does not belong to its vertex is called basis pyramids.

In the figure we see that the base is a parallelogram, however, it can be any arbitrary polygon.

Properties:

Consider the first case of a pyramid, in which it has edges of the same length:

• A circle can be drawn around the base of such a pyramid. If you project the top of such a pyramid, then its projection will be located in the center of the circle.
• The angles at the base of the pyramid are the same on each face.
• At the same time sufficient condition In addition to the fact that a circle can be described around the base of the pyramid, and we can also assume that all the edges are of different lengths, we can consider the same angles between the base and each edge of the faces.

If you come across a pyramid in which the angles between the side faces and the base are equal, then the following properties are true:

• You will be able to describe a circle around the base of the pyramid, the apex of which is projected exactly at the center.
• If you draw each side edge of the height to the base, then they will be of equal length.
• To find the lateral surface area of ​​such a pyramid, it is enough to find the perimeter of the base and multiply it by half the length of the height.
• S bp = 0.5P oc H.
• Types of pyramid.
• Depending on which polygon lies at the base of the pyramid, they can be triangular, quadrangular, etc. If the base of the pyramid lies regular polygon(With equal sides), then such a pyramid will be called regular.

Regular triangular pyramid

Pyramid. Truncated pyramid

Pyramid is a polyhedron, one of whose faces is a polygon ( base ), and all other faces are triangles with a common vertex ( side faces ) (Fig. 15). The pyramid is called correct , if its base is a regular polygon and the top of the pyramid is projected into the center of the base (Fig. 16). A triangular pyramid with all edges equal is called tetrahedron .

Lateral rib of a pyramid is the side of the side face that does not belong to the base Height pyramid is the distance from its top to the plane of the base. All lateral edges of a regular pyramid are equal to each other, all lateral faces are equal isosceles triangles. The height of the side face of a regular pyramid drawn from the vertex is called apothem . Diagonal section is called a section of a pyramid by a plane passing through two lateral edges that do not belong to the same face.

Lateral surface area pyramid is the sum of the areas of all lateral faces. Area full surface is called the sum of the areas of all the side faces and the base.

Theorems

1. If in a pyramid all the lateral edges are equally inclined to the plane of the base, then the top of the pyramid is projected into the center of the circle circumscribed near the base.

2. If in a pyramid all lateral edges have equal lengths, then the top of the pyramid is projected into the center of the circle circumscribed near the base.

3. If all the faces in a pyramid are equally inclined to the plane of the base, then the top of the pyramid is projected into the center of a circle inscribed in the base.

To calculate the volume of an arbitrary pyramid, the correct formula is:

Where V- volume;

S base– base area;

H– height of the pyramid.

For a regular pyramid, the following formulas are correct:

Where p– base perimeter;

h a– apothem;

H- height;

S full

S side

S base– base area;

V– volume of a regular pyramid.

Truncated pyramid called the part of the pyramid enclosed between the base and the cutting plane, parallel to the base pyramids (Fig. 17). Regular truncated pyramid called the part of a regular pyramid enclosed between the base and a cutting plane parallel to the base of the pyramid.

Reasons truncated pyramid - similar polygons. Side faces – trapezoids. Height of a truncated pyramid is the distance between its bases. Diagonal a truncated pyramid is a segment connecting its vertices that do not lie on the same face. Diagonal section is a section of a truncated pyramid by a plane passing through two lateral edges that do not belong to the same face.

For a truncated pyramid the following formulas are valid:

(4)

Where S 1 , S 2 – areas of the upper and lower bases;

S full– total surface area;

S side– lateral surface area;

H- height;

V– volume of a truncated pyramid.

For a regular truncated pyramid the formula is correct:

Where p 1 , p 2 – perimeters of the bases;

h a– apothem of a regular truncated pyramid.

Example 1. In a regular triangular pyramid, the dihedral angle at the base is 60º. Find the tangent of the angle of inclination of the side edge to the plane of the base.

Solution. Let's make a drawing (Fig. 18).

The pyramid is regular, which means that at the base there is an equilateral triangle and all the side faces are equal isosceles triangles. Dihedral angle at the base - this is the angle of inclination of the side face of the pyramid to the plane of the base. The linear angle is the angle a between two perpendiculars: etc. The top of the pyramid is projected at the center of the triangle (the center of the circumcircle and the inscribed circle of the triangle ABC). The angle of inclination of the side edge (for example S.B.) is the angle between the edge itself and its projection onto the plane of the base. For the rib S.B. this angle will be the angle SBD. To find the tangent you need to know the legs SO And O.B.. Let the length of the segment BD equals 3 A. Dot ABOUT segment BD is divided into parts: and From we find SO: From we find:

Answer:

Example 2. Find the volume of the correct truncated quadrangular pyramid, if the diagonals of its bases are equal to cm and cm, and its height is 4 cm.

Solution. To find the volume of a truncated pyramid, we use formula (4). To find the area of ​​the bases, you need to find the sides of the base squares, knowing their diagonals. The sides of the bases are equal to 2 cm and 8 cm, respectively. This means the areas of the bases and Substituting all the data into the formula, we calculate the volume of the truncated pyramid:

Answer: 112 cm 3.

Example 3. Find the area of ​​the lateral face of a regular triangular truncated pyramid, the sides of the bases of which are 10 cm and 4 cm, and the height of the pyramid is 2 cm.

Solution. Let's make a drawing (Fig. 19).

The side face of this pyramid is an isosceles trapezoid. To calculate the area of ​​a trapezoid, you need to know the base and height. The bases are given according to the condition, only the height remains unknown. We'll find her from where A 1 E perpendicular from a point A 1 on the plane of the lower base, A 1 D– perpendicular from A 1 per AC. A 1 E= 2 cm, since this is the height of the pyramid. To find DE Let's make an additional drawing showing the top view (Fig. 20). Dot ABOUT– projection of the centers of the upper and lower bases. since (see Fig. 20) and On the other hand OK– radius inscribed in the circle and OM– radius inscribed in a circle:

MK = DE.

According to the Pythagorean theorem from

Side face area:

Answer:

Example 4. At the base of the pyramid lies an isosceles trapezoid, the bases of which A And b (a> b). Each side face forms an angle equal to the plane of the base of the pyramid j. Find the total surface area of ​​the pyramid.

Solution. Let's make a drawing (Fig. 21). Total surface area of ​​the pyramid SABCD equal to the sum of the areas and the area of ​​the trapezoid ABCD.

Let us use the statement that if all the faces of the pyramid are equally inclined to the plane of the base, then the vertex is projected into the center of the circle inscribed in the base. Dot ABOUT– vertex projection S at the base of the pyramid. Triangle SOD is the orthogonal projection of the triangle CSD to the plane of the base. By the area theorem orthogonal projection flat figure we get:

Likewise it means Thus, the problem was reduced to finding the area of ​​the trapezoid ABCD. Let's draw a trapezoid ABCD separately (Fig. 22). Dot ABOUT– the center of a circle inscribed in a trapezoid.

Since a circle can be inscribed in a trapezoid, then or From the Pythagorean theorem we have

Hypothesis: we believe that the perfection of the pyramid shape is due to mathematical laws, embedded in its form.

Target: having studied the pyramid as geometric body, to explain the perfection of its form.

Tasks:

1. Give mathematical definition pyramid.

2. Study the pyramid as a geometric body.

3. Understand what mathematical knowledge the Egyptians laid them in their pyramids.

Private questions:

1. What is a pyramid as a geometric body?

2. How can we explain the unique shape of the pyramid with mathematical point vision?

3. What explains the geometric wonders of the pyramid?

4. What explains the perfection of the pyramid shape?

Definition of a pyramid.

PYRAMID (from Greek pyramis, gen. pyramidos) - a polyhedron, the base of which is a polygon, and the remaining faces are triangles having common top(drawing). Based on the number of corners of the base, pyramids are classified as triangular, quadrangular, etc.

PYRAMID - a monumental building with geometric shape pyramids (sometimes also stepped or tower-shaped). Pyramids are the name given to the giant tombs of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs of the 3rd-2nd millennium BC. e., as well as ancient American temple pedestals (in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru), associated with cosmological cults.

It's possible that Greek word"pyramid" comes from Egyptian expression per-em-us i.e. from the term meaning the height of the pyramid. The outstanding Russian Egyptologist V. Struve believed that the Greek “puram...j” comes from the ancient Egyptian “p"-mr".

From history. Having studied the material in the textbook “Geometry” by the authors of Atanasyan. Butuzov and others, we learned that: A polyhedron composed of a n-gon A1A2A3 ... An and n triangles PA1A2, PA2A3, ..., PAnA1 is called a pyramid. Polygon A1A2A3...An is the base of the pyramid, and triangles PA1A2, PA2A3,..., PAnA1 are the side faces of the pyramid, P is the top of the pyramid, segments PA1, PA2,..., PAn are the side edges.

However, this definition of a pyramid did not always exist. For example, the ancient Greek mathematician, the author of theoretical treatises on mathematics that have come down to us, Euclid, defines a pyramid as a solid figure bounded by planes that converge from one plane to one point.

But this definition was criticized already in ancient times. So Heron suggested following definition pyramid: “This is a figure bounded by triangles converging at one point and the base of which is a polygon.”

Our group, having compared these definitions, came to the conclusion that they do not have a clear formulation of the concept of “foundation”.

We examined these definitions and found the definition of Adrien Marie Legendre, who in 1794 in his work “Elements of Geometry” defines a pyramid as follows: “A pyramid is a solid figure formed by triangles converging at one point and ending at different sides flat base."

It seems to us that the last definition gives a clear idea of ​​the pyramid, since it we're talking about that the base is flat. Another definition of a pyramid appeared in a 19th-century textbook: “a pyramid is a solid angle intersected by a plane.”

Pyramid as a geometric body.

That. A pyramid is a polyhedron, one of whose faces (base) is a polygon, the remaining faces (sides) are triangles that have one common vertex (the vertex of the pyramid).

The perpendicular drawn from the top of the pyramid to the plane of the base is called heighth pyramids.

In addition to the arbitrary pyramid, there are correct pyramid at the base of which is a regular polygon and truncated pyramid.

In the figure there is a pyramid PABCD, ABCD is its base, PO is its height.

Total surface area pyramid is the sum of the areas of all its faces.

Sfull = Sside + Smain, Where Side– the sum of the areas of the side faces.

Volume of the pyramid is found by the formula:

V=1/3Sbas. h, where Sbas. - base area, h- height.

The area of ​​the lateral face of a regular pyramid is expressed as follows: Sside. =1/2P h, where P is the perimeter of the base, h- height of the side face (apothem of a regular pyramid). If the pyramid is intersected by the plane A’B’C’D’, parallel to the base, then:

1) the side ribs and height are divided by this plane into proportional parts;

2) in cross-section a polygon A’B’C’D’ is obtained, similar to the base;

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Bases of a truncated pyramid– similar polygons ABCD and A`B`C`D`, side faces are trapezoids.

Height truncated pyramid - the distance between the bases.

Truncated volume pyramid is found by the formula:

V=1/3 h(S + https://pandia.ru/text/78/390/images/image019_2.png" align="left" width="91" height="96"> The lateral surface area of ​​a regular truncated pyramid is expressed as follows: Sside. = ½(P+P') h, where P and P’ are the perimeters of the bases, h- height of the side face (apothem of a regular truncated pirami

Sections of a pyramid.

Sections of a pyramid by planes passing through its apex are triangles.

A section passing through two non-adjacent lateral edges of a pyramid is called diagonal section.

If the section passes through a point on lateral rib and the side of the base, then its trace on the plane of the base of the pyramid will be this side.

A section passing through a point lying on the face of the pyramid and a given section trace on the base plane, then the construction should be carried out as follows:

· find the point of intersection of the plane of a given face and the trace of the section of the pyramid and designate it;

construct a straight line passing through given point and the resulting intersection point;

· repeat these steps for the next faces.

, which corresponds to the ratio of the legs of a right triangle 4:3. This ratio of the legs corresponds to the well-known right triangle with sides 3:4:5, which is called the “perfect”, “sacred” or “Egyptian” triangle. According to historians, the “Egyptian” triangle was given a magical meaning. Plutarch wrote that the Egyptians compared the nature of the universe to a “sacred” triangle; they symbolically likened the vertical leg to the husband, the base to the wife, and the hypotenuse to that which is born from both.

For a triangle 3:4:5, the equality is true: 32 + 42 = 52, which expresses the Pythagorean theorem. Was it not this theorem that the Egyptian priests wanted to perpetuate by erecting a pyramid based on the triangle 3:4:5? It is difficult to find a more successful example to illustrate the Pythagorean theorem, which was known to the Egyptians long before its discovery by Pythagoras.

Thus, the brilliant creators Egyptian pyramids sought to amaze distant descendants with the depth of their knowledge, and they achieved this by choosing “golden” as the “main geometric idea” for the Cheops pyramid right triangle, and for the pyramid of Khafre - the “sacred” or “Egyptian” triangle.

Very often in their research, scientists use the properties of pyramids with Golden Ratio proportions.

In mathematics encyclopedic dictionary The following definition of the Golden Section is given - this is a harmonic division, division in extreme and average ratio - dividing the segment AB into two parts in such a way that its larger part AC is the average proportional between the entire segment AB and its smaller part NE.

Algebraic determination of the Golden section of a segment AB = a reduces to solving the equation a: x = x: (a – x), from which x is approximately equal to 0.62a. The ratio x can be expressed as fractions 2/3, 3/5, 5/8, 8/13, 13/21...= 0.618, where 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 are Fibonacci numbers.

The geometric construction of the Golden Section of the segment AB is carried out as follows: at point B the perpendicular to AB is restored, the segment BE = 1/2 AB is laid out on it, A and E are connected, DE = BE is laid off and, finally, AC = AD, then the equality AB is satisfied: CB = 2:3.

Golden ratio often used in works of art, architecture, and found in nature. Vivid examples are the sculpture of Apollo Belvedere, the Parthenon. During the construction of the Parthenon, the ratio of the height of the building to its length was used and this ratio is 0.618. Objects around us also provide examples of the Golden Ratio, for example, the bindings of many books have a width-to-length ratio close to 0.618. Considering the arrangement of leaves on the common stem of plants, you can notice that between every two pairs of leaves the third is located at the Golden Ratio (slides). Each of us “carries” the Golden Ratio with us “in our hands” - this is the ratio of the phalanges of the fingers.

Thanks to the discovery of several mathematical papyri, Egyptologists have learned something about the ancient Egyptian systems of calculation and measurement. The tasks contained in them were solved by scribes. One of the most famous is the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus. By studying these problems, Egyptologists learned how the ancient Egyptians dealt with in different quantities, which arose in the calculation of measures of weight, length and volume, which often used fractions, and how they dealt with angles.

The ancient Egyptians used a method of calculating angles based on the ratio of the height to the base of a right triangle. They expressed any angle in the language of a gradient. The slope gradient was expressed as a whole number ratio called "seced". In Mathematics in the Time of the Pharaohs, Richard Pillins explains: “The second of a regular pyramid is the slope of any of the four triangular faces to the plane of the base, measured by the nth number of horizontal units per one vertical unit of rise. Thus, this unit of measurement is equivalent to our modern cotangent of the angle of inclination. Therefore, the Egyptian word "seced" is related to our modern word"gradient"".

The numerical key to the pyramids lies in the ratio of their height to the base. In practical terms, this is the easiest way to make the templates necessary to constantly check the correct angle of inclination throughout the construction of the pyramid.

Egyptologists would be happy to convince us that each pharaoh longed to express his individuality, hence the differences in the angles of inclination for each pyramid. But there could be another reason. Perhaps they all wanted to embody different symbolic associations, hidden in different proportions. However, the angle of Khafre's pyramid (based on the triangle (3:4:5) appears in the three problems presented by the pyramids in the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus). So this attitude was well known to the ancient Egyptians.

To be fair to Egyptologists who claim that the ancient Egyptians were not aware of the 3:4:5 triangle, the length of the hypotenuse 5 was never mentioned. But math problems questions concerning pyramids are always decided on the basis of the second angle - the ratio of the height to the base. Since the length of the hypotenuse was never mentioned, it was concluded that the Egyptians never calculated the length of the third side.

The height-to-base ratios used in the Giza pyramids were undoubtedly known to the ancient Egyptians. It is possible that these relationships for each pyramid were chosen arbitrarily. However, this contradicts the importance attached to number symbolism in all types of Egyptian fine arts. It is very likely that such relationships were significant because they expressed specific religious ideas. In other words, the entire Giza complex was subordinated to a coherent design designed to reflect a certain divine theme. This would explain why the designers chose different angles the inclination of the three pyramids.

In The Mystery of Orion, Bauval and Gilbert presented convincing evidence linking the pyramids of Giza with the constellation Orion, in particular with the stars of Orion's Belt. The same constellation is present in the myth of Isis and Osiris, and there is reason to view each pyramid as a representation of one of the three main deities - Osiris, Isis and Horus.

"GEOMETRICAL" MIRACLES.

Among the grandiose pyramids of Egypt special place takes Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops (Khufu). Before we begin to analyze the shape and size of the Cheops pyramid, we should remember what system of measures the Egyptians used. The Egyptians had three units of length: a "cubit" (466 mm), which was equal to seven "palms" (66.5 mm), which, in turn, was equal to four "fingers" (16.6 mm).

Let us analyze the dimensions of the Cheops pyramid (Fig. 2), following the arguments given in the wonderful book of the Ukrainian scientist Nikolai Vasyutinsky " Golden ratio" (1990).

Most researchers agree that the length of the side of the base of the pyramid, for example, GF equal to L= 233.16 m. This value corresponds almost exactly to 500 “elbows”. Full compliance with 500 “elbows” will occur if the length of the “elbow” is considered equal to 0.4663 m.

Height of the pyramid ( H) is estimated by researchers variously from 146.6 to 148.2 m. And depending on the accepted height of the pyramid, all its ratios change geometric elements. What is the reason for the differences in estimates of the height of the pyramid? The fact is that, strictly speaking, the Cheops pyramid is truncated. Its upper platform today measures approximately 10 ´ 10 m, but a century ago it was 6 ´ 6 m. Obviously, the top of the pyramid was dismantled, and it does not correspond to the original one.

When assessing the height of the pyramid, it is necessary to take into account such a physical factor as the “draft” of the structure. For long time under the influence of colossal pressure (reaching 500 tons per 1 m2 bottom surface) the height of the pyramid has decreased compared to its original height.

What was the original height of the pyramid? This height can be recreated by finding the basic "geometric idea" of the pyramid.

Figure 2.

In 1837, the English Colonel G. Wise measured the angle of inclination of the faces of the pyramid: it turned out to be equal a= 51°51". This value is still recognized by most researchers today. Specified value the angle corresponds to the tangent (tg a), equal to 1.27306. This value corresponds to the ratio of the height of the pyramid AC to half its base C.B.(Fig.2), that is A.C. / C.B. = H / (L / 2) = 2H / L.

And here the researchers were in for a big surprise!.png" width="25" height="24">= 1.272. Comparing this value with the tg value a= 1.27306, we see that these values ​​are very close to each other. If we take the angle a= 51°50", that is, reduce it by only one arc minute, then the value a will become equal to 1.272, that is, it will coincide with the value. It should be noted that in 1840 G. Wise repeated his measurements and clarified that the value of the angle a=51°50".

These measurements led the researchers to the following very interesting hypothesis: the triangle ACB of the Cheops pyramid was based on the relation AC / C.B. = = 1,272!

Consider now the right triangle ABC, in which the ratio of the legs A.C. / C.B.= (Fig. 2). If now the lengths of the sides of the rectangle ABC designate by x, y, z, and also take into account that the ratio y/x= , then in accordance with the Pythagorean theorem, the length z can be calculated using the formula:

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Figure 3."Golden" right triangle.

A right triangle in which the sides are related as t:golden" right triangle.

Then, if we take as a basis the hypothesis that the main “geometric idea” of the Cheops pyramid is a “golden” right triangle, then from here we can easily calculate the “design” height of the Cheops pyramid. It is equal to:

H = (L/2) ´ = 148.28 m.

Let us now derive some other relations for the Cheops pyramid, which follow from the “golden” hypothesis. In particular, we will find the ratio of the outer area of ​​the pyramid to the area of ​​its base. To do this, we take the length of the leg C.B. per unit, that is: C.B.= 1. But then the length of the side of the base of the pyramid GF= 2, and the area of ​​the base EFGH will be equal SEFGH = 4.

Let us now calculate the area of ​​the side face of the Cheops pyramid SD. Because the height AB triangle AEF equal to t, then the area of ​​the side face will be equal to SD = t. Then the total area of ​​all four lateral faces of the pyramid will be equal to 4 t, and the ratio of the total outer area of ​​the pyramid to the area of ​​the base will be equal to the golden ratio! This is it - the main geometric mystery of the Cheops pyramid!

To the group " geometric wonders"The pyramids of Cheops can be attributed to the real and fictitious properties of the relationship between different dimensions in the pyramid.

As a rule, they are obtained in search of certain “constants”, in particular, the number “pi” (Ludolfo’s number), equal to 3.14159...; grounds natural logarithms"e" (Neper's number), equal to 2.71828...; the number "F", the number of the "golden section", equal to, for example, 0.618... etc.

You can name, for example: 1) Property of Herodotus: (Height)2 = 0.5 art. basic x Apothem; 2) Property of V. Price: Height: 0.5 art. base = Square root of "F"; 3) Property of M. Eist: Perimeter of the base: 2 Height = "Pi"; in a different interpretation - 2 tbsp. basic : Height = "Pi"; 4) Property of G. Edge: Radius of the inscribed circle: 0.5 art. basic = "F"; 5) Property of K. Kleppisch: (Art. main.)2: 2(Art. main. x Apothem) = (Art. main. W. Apothema) = 2(Art. main. x Apothem) : ((2 art. main X Apothem) + (v. main)2). And so on. You can come up with many such properties, especially if you connect two adjacent pyramids. For example, as “Properties of A. Arefyev” it can be mentioned that the difference in the volumes of the pyramid of Cheops and the pyramid of Khafre is equal to twice the volume of the pyramid of Mikerin...

Many interesting provisions In particular, the construction of pyramids according to the “golden ratio” is described in the books by D. Hambidge “Dynamic symmetry in architecture” and M. Gick “Aesthetics of proportion in nature and art.” Let us recall that the “golden ratio” is the division of a segment in such a ratio that part A is as many times greater than part B, how many times A is smaller than the entire segment A + B. The ratio A/B in this case is equal to the number “F” == 1.618. .. The use of the “golden ratio” is indicated not only in individual pyramids, but also in the entire complex of pyramids at Giza.

The most curious thing, however, is that one and the same Cheops pyramid simply “cannot” contain so many wonderful properties. Taking a certain property one by one, it can be “fitted”, but all of them do not fit at once - they do not coincide, they contradict each other. Therefore, if, for example, when checking all properties, we initially take the same side of the base of the pyramid (233 m), then the heights of pyramids with different properties will also be different. In other words, there is a certain “family” of pyramids that are externally similar to Cheops, but correspond different properties. Note that there is nothing particularly miraculous in the “geometric” properties - much arises purely automatically, from the properties of the figure itself. A “miracle” should only be considered something that was clearly impossible for the ancient Egyptians. This, in particular, includes “cosmic” miracles, in which the measurements of the Cheops pyramid or the pyramid complex at Giza are compared with some astronomical measurements and “even” numbers are indicated: a million times less, a billion times less, and so on. Let's consider some "cosmic" relationships.

One of the statements is: “if you divide the side of the base of the pyramid by the exact length of the year, you get exactly 10 millionths of a year.” earth's axis". Calculate: divide 233 by 365, we get 0.638. The radius of the Earth is 6378 km.

Another statement is actually the opposite of the previous one. F. Noetling pointed out that if you use the “Egyptian cubit” he himself invented, then the side of the pyramid will correspond to “the most accurate duration solar year, expressed to the nearest billionth of a day" - 365.540.903.777.

P. Smith's statement: "The height of the pyramid is exactly one billionth of the distance from the Earth to the Sun." Although the height usually taken is 146.6 m, Smith took it as 148.2 m. According to modern radar measurements, the semimajor axis earth's orbit is 149,597,870 + 1.6 km. This is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, but at perihelion it is 5,000,000 kilometers less than at aphelion.

One last interesting statement:

“How can we explain that the masses of the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mykerinus relate to each other, like the masses of the planets Earth, Venus, Mars?” Let's calculate. The masses of the three pyramids are: Khafre - 0.835; Cheops - 1,000; Mikerin - 0.0915. The ratios of the masses of the three planets: Venus - 0.815; Earth - 1,000; Mars - 0.108.

So, despite skepticism, we note the well-known harmony of the construction of statements: 1) the height of the pyramid, like a line “going into space”, corresponds to the distance from the Earth to the Sun; 2) the side of the base of the pyramid, closest “to the substrate,” that is, to the Earth, is responsible for earth radius and earthly circulation; 3) the volumes of the pyramid (read - masses) correspond to the ratio of the masses of the planets closest to the Earth. A similar “cipher” can be traced, for example, in the bee language analyzed by Karl von Frisch. However, we will refrain from commenting on this matter for now.

PYRAMID SHAPE

The famous tetrahedral shape of the pyramids did not arise immediately. The Scythians made burials in the form of earthen hills - mounds. The Egyptians built "hills" of stone - pyramids. This first happened after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, in the 28th century BC, when before the founder III dynasty Pharaoh Djoser (Zoser) was tasked with strengthening the unity of the country.

And here, according to historians, important role in strengthening central government played" new concept"deification" of the king. Although the royal burials were distinguished by greater splendor, they were, in principle, no different from the tombs of the court nobles, they were the same structures - mastabas. Above the chamber with the sarcophagus containing the mummy, a rectangular mound of small stones was poured, where it was then placed a small building made of large stone blocks - “mastaba” (in Arabic - “bench”). On the site of the mastaba of his predecessor, Sanakht, Pharaoh Djoser erected the first pyramid. It was stepped and was a visible transitional stage from one architectural form to another. from mastaba to pyramid.

In this way, the sage and architect Imhotep, who was later considered a wizard and identified by the Greeks with the god Asclepius, “raised” the pharaoh. It was as if six mastabas were erected in a row. Moreover, the first pyramid occupied an area of ​​1125 x 115 meters, with an estimated height of 66 meters (according to Egyptian standards - 1000 “palms”). At first, the architect planned to build a mastaba, but not oblong, but square in plan. Later it was expanded, but since the extension was made lower, it seemed like there were two steps.

This situation did not satisfy the architect, and on the upper platform of the huge flat mastaba, Imhotep placed three more, gradually decreasing towards the top. The tomb was located under the pyramid.

Several more step pyramids are known, but later the builders moved on to building tetrahedral pyramids that are more familiar to us. Why, however, not triangular or, say, octagonal? An indirect answer is given by the fact that almost all pyramids are perfectly oriented along the four cardinal directions, and therefore have four sides. In addition, the pyramid was a “house”, the shell of a quadrangular burial chamber.

But what determined the angle of inclination of the faces? In the book “The Principle of Proportions” an entire chapter is devoted to this: “What could have determined the angles of inclination of the pyramids.” In particular, it is indicated that “the image to which the great pyramids gravitate Ancient kingdom- a triangle with a right angle at the vertex.

In space, it is a semi-octahedron: a pyramid in which the edges and sides of the base are equal, the faces are equilateral triangles". Certain considerations are given on this subject in the books of Hambidge, Gick and others.

What is the advantage of the semi-octahedron angle? According to descriptions by archaeologists and historians, some pyramids collapsed under their own weight. What was needed was a “durability angle,” an angle that was the most energetically reliable. Purely empirically, this angle can be taken from the vertex angle in a pile of crumbling dry sand. But to get accurate data, you need to use a model. Taking four firmly fixed balls, you need to place a fifth one on them and measure the angles of inclination. However, you can make a mistake here, so a theoretical calculation helps: you should connect the centers of the balls with lines (mentally). The base will be a square with a side equal to twice the radius. The square will be just the base of the pyramid, the length of the edges of which will also be equal to twice the radius.

Thus, a close packing of balls like 1:4 will give us a regular semi-octahedron.

However, why do many pyramids, gravitating toward a similar shape, nevertheless not retain it? The pyramids are probably aging. Contrary to the famous saying:

“Everything in the world is afraid of time, and time is afraid of pyramids,” the buildings of the pyramids must age, not only processes of external weathering can and should occur in them, but also processes of internal “shrinkage,” which may cause the pyramids to become lower. Shrinkage is also possible because, as revealed by the work of D. Davidovits, the ancient Egyptians used the technology of making blocks from lime chips, in other words, from “concrete”. It is precisely similar processes that could explain the reason for the destruction of the Medum Pyramid, located 50 km south of Cairo. It is 4600 years old, the dimensions of the base are 146 x 146 m, the height is 118 m. “Why is it so disfigured?” asks V. Zamarovsky. “The usual references to the destructive effects of time and the “use of stone for other buildings” are not suitable here.

After all, most of its blocks and facing slabs have remained in place to this day, in ruins at its foot." As we will see, a number of provisions even make us think that the famous pyramid of Cheops also "shrivelled." In any case, in all ancient images the pyramids are pointed ...

The shape of the pyramids could also have been generated by imitation: some natural samples, “miracle perfection,” say, some crystals in the form of an octahedron.

Similar crystals could be diamond and gold crystals. Characteristic large number"overlapping" signs for such concepts as Pharaoh, Sun, Gold, Diamond. Everywhere - noble, brilliant (brilliant), great, impeccable, and so on. The similarities are not accidental.

The solar cult, as is known, formed an important part of the religion Ancient Egypt. “No matter how we translate the name of the greatest of the pyramids,” notes one of modern aids- “The firmament of Khufu” or “The firmament of Khufu”, it meant that the king is the sun.” If Khufu, in the brilliance of his power, imagined himself to be the second sun, then his son Djedef-Ra became the first of the Egyptian kings to call himself “the son of Ra ", that is, the son of the Sun. The Sun of almost all peoples was symbolized by the "solar metal", gold. "A large disk of bright gold" - that’s what the Egyptians called our daylight. The Egyptians knew gold perfectly, they knew its native forms, where gold crystals can appear in the form of octahedrons.

How "sample forms" is interesting here and " sun stone" - diamond. The name of diamond came precisely from the Arab world, “almas” is the hardest, most hard, indestructible. The ancient Egyptians knew diamond and its properties quite well. According to some authors, they even used bronze tubes with diamond cutters for drilling.

Currently the main supplier of diamonds is South Africa, but Western Africa is also rich in diamonds. The territory of the Republic of Mali is even called the “Diamond Land”. Meanwhile, it is on the territory of Mali that the Dogon live, with whom supporters of the paleo-visit hypothesis pin many hopes (see below). Diamonds could not have been the reason for the contacts of the ancient Egyptians with this region. However, one way or another, it is possible that precisely by copying the octahedrons of diamond and gold crystals, the ancient Egyptians thereby deified the pharaohs, “indestructible” like diamond and “brilliant” like gold, the sons of the Sun, comparable only to the most wonderful creations of nature.

Conclusion:

Having studied the pyramid as a geometric body, becoming acquainted with its elements and properties, we were convinced of the validity of the opinion about the beauty of the shape of the pyramid.

As a result of our research, we came to the conclusion that the Egyptians, having collected the most valuable mathematical knowledge, embodied it in a pyramid. Therefore, the pyramid is truly the most perfect creation of nature and man.

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Peter Tompkins "Secrets" great pyramid Cheops", M: "Tsentropoligraf", 2005.

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