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Newsflash: it appears the Great Pyramid of Giza was made with concrete! Research has revealed the pyramid was built using an ancient mixture made from cast limestone. Read more about it here in our blog: https://ow.ly/J8w150TCCUG #concretewonders #MathewsReadymix #concretefacts

The Secrets Behind the Great Pyramid of Giza! Uncover the fascinating facts about the Great Pyramid's construction and its historical significance. #AncientHistory #GreatPyramid #Egypt

Did you know that lime was integral to ancient empires? During the Roman reign, “Roman Concrete” was utilized in a mix of lime, volcanic ash, and water. This mixture was used in the construction of large and iconic structures, such as the Pantheon, the aqueducts, and the Colosseum. In ancient Egypt, the Egyptians used lime to form mortar for use in their structures, most notably the pyramids. In Mesoamerican civilizations, lime was used in plaster that coated temples and other architecture. The ancient Greeks and Romans also used lime for metallurgical processes, like as a flux in the smelting of metals like iron and copper. Egyptians and Greeks used lime in early forms of medicine, in food preservation, and in the production of glass. The Mayans used lime to make paint for decorating ceremonial structures and objects. The ancient civilizations used lime for its durability, workability, damp protection, and ability to fill in cracks and heal concrete. Lime’s versatility made it one of the most important materials in the ancient world, and that is still true today! #TheAncientWorldandLime #EssentialLime

Mind-boggling! The Great Pyramid of Giza stood at 481 feet tall, like a 40-storey skyscraper. Made from 2.3 million massive stone blocks, some weighing 100 tons. How did they even build this ancient wonder? #TheGreatPyramid #AfricanHeritage #FactWednesday #YALINetworkKwara #YALINetworkNigeria

A pyramid (from Greek: πυραμίς pyramís)[1][2] is a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single step at the top, making the shape roughly a pyramid in the geometric sense. The base of a pyramid can be trilateral, quadrilateral, or of any polygon shape. As such, a pyramid has at least three outer triangular surfaces (at least four faces including the base). The square pyramid, with a square base and four triangular outer surfaces, is a common version. Pyramid of Khafre, Egypt, built c. 2600 BC A pyramid's design, with the majority of the weight closer to the ground[3] and with the pyramidion at the apex, means that less material higher up on the pyramid will be pushing down from above. This distribution of weight allowed early civilizations to create stable monumental structures. Prasat Thom temple at Koh Ker, Cambodia Civilizations in many parts of the world have built pyramids. The largest pyramid by volume is the Mesoamerican Great Pyramid of Cholula, in the Mexican state of Puebla. For centuries, the largest structures on Earth have been pyramids—first the Red Pyramid in the Dashur Necropolis and then the Great Pyramid of Khufu, both in Egypt—the latter is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still remaining. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

🏛️ Ancient Engineering Marvels: Roman Marine Concrete 🌊 Did you know that the ancient Romans used a special type of concrete for their marine structures that still stand strong today? Roman marine concrete, a blend of volcanic ash and lime, showcased remarkable durability and resistance to seawater, a testament to their advanced engineering prowess. When mixed with seawater, this unique concoction created a chemical reaction that produced a mineral called tobermorite. This mineral reinforced the structures and enabled them to withstand the test of time. Some of these Roman marine concrete structures have endured for over two millennia, highlighting the ingenuity and skill of ancient builders. Photo: Basilica of Santa Maria ad Martyres, Pantheon in Rome #RomanEngineering #MarineConcrete #AncientWonders #Innovation #History #EngineeringMarvels 🏗️

Could Geopolymer make a difference in building the Giza Pyramids? Exploring the experiments made with ancient Geopolymer or Cast stone, we can maybe understand how some of the most interesting rock shapes in ancient sites are made, but surely get why the great pyramids of Giza were never surpassed. Hope you like the new video https://lnkd.in/dEqf4trP

Explore the ancient art of brickmaking, from excavation to firing, and see why clay bricks have stood the test of time. #mcaa #masonrystrong Read this article ➡️ https://loom.ly/akzzzQM

How true is this? Long before the Egyptian pyramids, an ancient structure stood in Indonesia's Gunung Padang area. Now covered with vegetation, if cleared, it would reveal a pyramid-like formation. National Geographic reports that Gunung Padang comprises ancient structures with deep foundations. Professor Danny Hilman Natawidjaj's team used georadar, seismic tomography, and excavations to uncover its secrets. The upper part includes stone columns, walls, roads, and open spaces, while a second layer, 3 to 10 feet below, contains columnar basalt blocks. A third layer extends to 50 feet below, and a fourth layer includes basaltic rock sculpted by human hands. Radiocarbon dating revealed the surface ruins date back 3,000 to 3,500 years (1,000 BCE). The second layer dates between 7,500 and 8,300 years (6,000 BCE), while the third layer dates to about 9,000 years ago (7,000 BCE). The deepest fourth layer could be 28,000 years old, suggesting an advanced civilization existed long before known history...