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Re-evaluating The Portcullis Security System of the Ante-Chamber within the Great Pyramid

Re-evaluating The Portcullis Security System of the Ante-Chamber within the Great Pyramid. © Scott Creighton 2012. Ante Chamber Portcullis System (in cross-section). N. Ante Chamber Portcullis System Orthodox Proposal. Ante Chamber Portcullis System Orthodox Proposal. Wooden Beams.

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Re-evaluating The Portcullis Security System of the Ante-Chamber within the Great Pyramid

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  1. Re-evaluating The Portcullis Security System of the Ante-Chamber within the Great Pyramid © Scott Creighton 2012

  2. Ante Chamber Portcullis System (in cross-section) N

  3. Ante Chamber Portcullis System Orthodox Proposal

  4. Ante Chamber Portcullis System Orthodox Proposal Wooden Beams

  5. Ante Chamber Portcullis System Orthodox Proposal Ropes Wooden Beams

  6. Ante Chamber Portcullis System Orthodox Proposal Ropes Wooden Beams Portcullis Slabs

  7. Ante Chamber Portcullis System Orthodox Proposal Ropes Wooden Beams Granite Leaf Counter-weight Portcullis Slabs

  8. This mechanical arrangement seems overly complex.

  9. This mechanical arrangement seems overly complex. Simple wooden chocks placed under the Portcullis Slabs would hold the slabs in the raised position.

  10. This mechanical arrangement seems overly complex. Simple wooden chocks placed under the Portcullis Slabs would hold the slabs in the raised position. The chocks are simply removed to allow the slabs to close under the force of gravity.

  11. Chock Support

  12. Chock Support

  13. Chock Support

  14. The only plausible reason for including the so-called ‘Granite Leaf’ counter-weight, the wooden beams and ropes is to allow the Portcullis Slabs to be easily RAISED after being closed.

  15. The only plausible reason for including the so-called ‘Granite Leaf’ counter-weight, the wooden beams and ropes is to allow the Portcullis Slabs to be easily RAISED after being closed. Here’s how…..

  16. Ante Chamber Portcullis System Orthodox Proposal Ropes Wooden Beams Granite Leaf Portcullis Slabs

  17. Granite Leaf of Ante Chamber Raised Boss

  18. Granite Leaf of Ante Chamber Wooden Beam Force

  19. Granite Leaf Boss Wooden Beam Force

  20. Chock Support

  21. Chock Support

  22. ‘Granite Leaf’ Levered Up Chock Support

  23. Affix Rope to Granite Leaf

  24. Affix Rope to Granite Leaf

  25. Chock Support Removed

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