Here�s a picture of the excavation at Ur. It shows the top of a family tomb that was traditionally built into the actual floor of the family home
But the similarities at Pacals tomb don�t end there
Heres a cross section of his tomb
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| The corbelled arch is a very unusual feature in masonry built structures. It�s a way of building that allows each successive layer to support the one above so that the weight is evenly distributed. Here�s a good example from the great pyramid at Giza. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Now its not surprising that a similar design appears in Mesopotamia where they used it to vault their tombs. Geographically Mesopotamia borders Egypt so its no similarity that they may share a few design tips
Here�s a picture of the excavation at Ur. It shows the top of a family tomb that was traditionally built into the actual floor of the family home |
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| Now heres the similar thing that doesn�t make sense. This next picture shows the entrance to Pacal�s tomb in Palenque | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| You can see the start of the vaulted roof at the bottom of the steps. That is similar isn�t it?
But the similarities at Pacals tomb don�t end there Heres a cross section of his tomb |
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| And heres a cross section of the extremely similar great pyramid | |||||||||||||||||||||
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