Floating Stones - Sampson, Samuel R.; Read, Michael N.
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No Ramps, No Slaves, No Aliens "Floating Stones" presents a revolutionary theory about the construction of the Great Pyramid, challenging long-held beliefs about ramps, slave labor, and alien intervention. An architect and engineer unveil their audacious idea: the pyramid was built by harnessing the power of water flow. Based on a decade of meticulous research, they propose that the ancient Egyptians utilized buoyant forces and ingenious hydraulic systems to transport massive stones with remarkable efficiency. Readers will embark on a thrilling journey into ancient ingenuity, discovering how…mehr

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No Ramps, No Slaves, No Aliens "Floating Stones" presents a revolutionary theory about the construction of the Great Pyramid, challenging long-held beliefs about ramps, slave labor, and alien intervention. An architect and engineer unveil their audacious idea: the pyramid was built by harnessing the power of water flow. Based on a decade of meticulous research, they propose that the ancient Egyptians utilized buoyant forces and ingenious hydraulic systems to transport massive stones with remarkable efficiency. Readers will embark on a thrilling journey into ancient ingenuity, discovering how this radical concept could have transformed engineering. As history, science, and architectural wonder intertwine, prepare to reconsider the capabilities of the ancient Egyptians. "Floating Stones" is more than just a book; it's an invitation to challenge conventional wisdom and ignite a deeper appreciation for the wonders of engineering. Inspiring a sense of awe and curiosity about our collective past, it calls us to explore the limits of innovation and the untold stories that have shaped our world. Prepare to unlock the secrets of the ancients and the power of human imagination.
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Samuel was born in North Bend, Oregon, USA, on August 25, 1946, and spent many youthful days building model cars, boats, and airplanes and hunting and fishing the incomparable southern Oregon coast. He began formal education in Coos Bay, Oregon, at Marshfield Senior High School, graduating in 1964.As the grandson of a Finnish carpenter and an enthusiastic model builder, Mr. Sampson obtained a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon in 1970. In 1966-67, during his junior year in college, he studied abroad in Vienna, Austria, concentrating on Architectural History while touring many world-famous museums, landmarks, and prominent architecture throughout Europe.Mr. Sampson has been practicing architecture professionally since 1974 and is licensed in Oregon and Washington. He has extensive experience managing architectural design teams for large-scale government and private-sector building projects. In 2000, Samuel initiated a hobby by beginning his independent study of a long-standing architectural interest in Ancient Egypt and the Great Pyramid.Mr. Sampson's firm, Architectural Investigative Reports & Opinions (AIRO-LLC), provides traditional and specialty architectural services, including constructability analyses and comprehensive evaluation and analysis of the condition of existing buildings, site work, and infrastructure.