TITLE:
The Egyptian Pyramids—Connection to Rain and Nile Flood Anomalies
AUTHORS:
Konstantin Borisov
KEYWORDS:
Ancient Egypt, Heb-Sed, Naqada III, Old Kingdom, Pyramids, Maat Offerings, Rainfall, Nile Floods, Famine, Tempest Stela, Sphinx, Blue Lotus
JOURNAL NAME:
Archaeological Discovery,
Vol.12 No.1,
January
8,
2024
ABSTRACT: This paper explores rain and Nile flood anomalies observed in Dynastic Egypt. It builds upon the meticulous analysis and documentation initially conducted by esteemed archaeologist Karl Butzer, whose findings constituted a foundational basis for subsequent research in this field. Barbara Bell further expanded upon Butzer’s work through extensive research published in the 1970s. Additionally, James Allen and Malcolm Wiener have made contributions to the discussion of weather anomalies through their respective work. Drawing from the expertise and established facts derived from these studies, this paper puts forth a hypothesis to elucidate these weather and rain anomalies. It proposes that a combination of religious practices and pyramid function related to rainmaking played a significant role in influencing climatic conditions. The notion of the pyramids influencing weather takes its roots in the work of esteemed physicist Charles Wilson. To support the claims, the paper presents experimental results that provide empirical evidence. Finally, the paper concludes by presenting historical evidence that bolsters the proposed hypothesis, leveraging the facts about Egyptian civilization and its practices.