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reply posted on 16-1-2004 @ 01:13 PM by TheDemonHunter
Originally posted by Byrd

Dont forget the sphynx faces the constelation leo as it was 12500 years ago... soryy if that has already been noted...


It's a point in the sky, far far away. You could argue that ANY structure on the face of the Earth faced the constellation leo as it was 12400 years ago. Including the Panama Canal.


I believe that the significance attached to the Sphinx's connection with that era was also the fact that the Orion would have been oriented to match up precisely with the three pyramids at Giza in the same era.

The constellation Leo would have risen at an angle that would have corresponded visually with the Sphinx , viewed from the side (outside the enclosing rock wall).

Now admittedly, there are other possibilities for these observations, as you have stated, Byrd. But when looking at Giza in particular, perhaps this information should be added to the other knowledge we have of ancient Egypt. If nothing else, the date mentioned may help in clearing up any curiosity surrounding the construction of the megalithic structures on the Giza plateau.

Perhaps the conventional view is correct, but until we have every shred of evidence that still exists under the desert sands, we cannot say for certain which is the truth, if we even can then. Much of archaeology and ancient historical research is speculative, based around observations of the tattered remnants of an era that we cannot hope to learn everything about.

It simply happens that whoever makes the most convincing argument first is the one who is deemed to be correct by their peers.

For all we know, the actual answer is still out there waiting to be found. So let's keep searching and keep debating the observations we each have made.


reply posted on 16-1-2004 @ 10:18 PM by Byrd
Originally posted by dunkleskates
then explain how the sphinx, with the body of a feline lines up with leo, the lion constellation.

That's just it... it doesn't. Go see for yourself. Stand outside and see if Leo doesn't align perfectly with your location.

Here's a good page on the astronomy of Ancient Egypt, including how they divided the day (36 hours) and so forth:
www.egyptologyonline.com...

Some really detailed drawings from Senemut's tomb of the constellations and deities:
www.institutoestudiosantiguoegipto.com...

They refer to the details of the photo here:
www.nationalgeographic.com...

...and more, translating the hieroglyphs:
abey.home.mindspring.com...


and also how the pyramids at giza are positioned in accordance to the three stars in orions belt.


Ah, but they aren't.

Take a gander at this quote


Readers of The Orion Mystery are shown an aerial photograph of Giza paired with a picture of Orion's Belt. There is something wrong with these images, however. The picture of the pyramids is oriented with north at the bottom of the page. Orion's Belt, on the other hand, has north at the top. To make the pyramids match the sky, you have to turn Egypt upside down. In fact, all of the book's maps of Egypt are published upside down, with south at the top.

You can see it plainly for yourself at:

www.hallofmaat.com...

SOMEwhere (I can't find it) is a photo map of Giza with all the pyramids (and there are bunches) marked on it. When you see it, it's obvious that they really don't match up at all.
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