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Re: Pyramid of Khafre
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lugnet.build.ancient
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Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:48:31 GMT
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In lugnet.build.ancient, Brendan Powell Smith wrote:
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Wow, excellent, Jim!
A stunning likeness. The capstones just at the top gives it a very authentic
look. And the ruins at the bottom give it increased presence.
The inner passage construction is impressive too.
For comparison, it would be nice to see a LEGO model of the same pyramid in
its heyday, with all its outer decoration intact, and a room full of
treasures inside. So, you know, get to work, is what I’m saying. :)
Awesome stuff.
-Brendan
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Thank you for your comments.
A Lego model of the Pyramid representing it soon after completion would probably
consist almost entirely of white slopes with a red layer at the bottom
(according to one Egyptologist). The very tip might be yellow as it is rumored
that gold leaf might have been used to encase the capstone. It has been said
that when new the pyramids would have been almost blindingly bright since the
limestone would of been much brighter before gaining the patina of age. The
mortuary temple would look like a simple rectangular box with a hole in the top
for the sun court. As for the extent of Pharaoh Khafre’s treasures, dead men
tell no tales. -Jim
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| Wow, excellent, Jim! A stunning likeness. The capstones just at the top gives it a very authentic look. And the ruins at the bottom give it increased presence. The inner passage construction is impressive too. For comparison, it would be nice to see (...) (18 years ago, 25-Oct-06, to lugnet.build.ancient, FTX)
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