Researcher Harry Falk identified a standardized measurement unit at Barabar called the "Barabar yard," approximately 85.4 cm. All chambers were sized using this unit with 2:3 proportions (width:length), varying precisely by chamber.
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- Harry Falk identified measurement standard called 'Barabar yard' or 'Maurya yard'
- Average value approximately 85.4 cm
- Used to size and proportion all chambers
- Chamber proportions designed using this unit
- Scan analysis confirms this standard varies precisely by chamber
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