In the 70s of the 20th century, the French chemist Joseph Davidovitz conducted an in-depth analysis of the building materials of the ancient Egyptian pyramids with his unique vision and exquisite skills, using modern scientific and technological means. His discovery shocked the academic community - these seemingly indestructible stones did not have the rapid chemical reaction properties of natural crystallization, but instead took on concrete-like qualities. As a result, Davidowitz boldly proposed a hypothesis: the ancient Egyptians had already mastered the art of making concrete.
However, this bold assumption has not been widely accepted by the academic community. Chinese and foreign scholars have expressed skepticism, and some have even dismissed it as nonsense. They firmly believe that the pyramids are made of natural stones, which is a historical fact and cannot be questioned. Undeterred from the skepticism and ridicule, David was confident that his discoveries would stand the test of time.
Materials science, a seemingly boring field, is in fact a myriad of breathtaking mysteries. And the mystery of the stone of the pyramid is one of the major problems. While people are arguing about this, a German climber named Andrey brings a new clue to the mystery in an unexpected way.
Andreche, an adventurous young man, climbed the pyramid in violation of the law and filmed a series of shocking videos. One of the shots aroused great interest: among the weathering marks and pores that appeared on the surface of the stone, several neatly shaped bricks were revealed. This discovery has led to a re-examination of the mystery of the pyramid's building materials.
Perhaps people in Europe and the United States are not particularly surprised by bricks, which were common building materials in many ancient civilizations. However, in the eyes of the Chinese, this discovery is particularly extraordinary. Because in China, the evolution of bricks is clearly visible, and every step of development embodies the wisdom and sweat of the ancients. From the initial rammed earth construction, to the emergence of plate building technology, and then to the use of red clay, China's construction technology has gradually matured. The evolution of bricks is one of the highlights, from the initial irregular form to the later regular shape, each technological innovation marks a leap forward in ancient Chinese architectural technology.
However, when we look back at ancient Egypt, we find a puzzling phenomenon: although bricks appeared on the pyramids, there is no record of the evolution of bricks in the historical records of ancient Egypt. These bricks suddenly appeared in the architecture of ancient Egypt as if they had fallen from the sky, and they were almost indistinguishable from the bricks of later generations. This phenomenon not only makes people question the ancient Egyptian civilization under the Western narrative, but also triggers me to think deeply about the law of civilization development.
In my opinion, the development of civilization should be a gradual process, and every technology or material should have traces and processes of its evolution. However, the bricks that appeared on the pyramids of ancient Egypt seem to break this pattern. They seem to have reached maturity overnight, lacking the evolutionary process they should have. It makes me wonder how these bricks came to the pyramids, whether the ancient Egyptians really had extraordinary intelligence and technology, or if these bricks were actually introduced to ancient Egypt later?
In addition, the ancient Egyptian civilization under the Western narrative is always depicted as mysterious and great, and the pyramids are given special meanings. However, when we take a closer look at these historical narratives, we find that they are full of many contradictions and doubts that are difficult to explain. These doubts and contradictions require us to face them with a more open and rigorous attitude, and to reveal the truth of history through more research and exploration.
In conclusion, the mystery of the bricks on the pyramids of ancient Egypt is a subject full of challenges and opportunities. It not only involves knowledge in many fields such as materials science and architecture, but also relates to our understanding and knowledge of ancient civilizations. I believe that in future research, we will be able to unravel this mystery and reveal more historical truths. At the same time, I also hope that more people can pay attention to this topic, explore the mysteries of history together, and jointly promote the progress of human civilization.