Coordinated destruction in 1798 removed 5 pyramid courses. Jac Grober in late 1798 was last to measure pyramid up to course 206 Edme XA climbed Jan 5, 1799 and documented recent removal of adjacent stones XA wrote that Arabs and visitors insensibly detached stones and threw them from top
The Great Pyramid's summit was deliberately destroyed for profit in late 1798. On Jan 5, 1799, Edme Uxor watched Arabs insensibly throwing stones from the top. Davidson had measured course 206, but by 1800, five more courses had vanished. Guides wanted a larger platform for tourist chairs and tables.
Key Facts
- Jac Grober in late 1798 was last to measure pyramid up to course 206
- Edme XA climbed Jan 5, 1799 and documented recent removal of adjacent stones
- XA wrote that Arabs and visitors insensibly detached stones and threw them from top
- Before 1700, only half of course 206 (6 large stones) was removed
- Between 1798 and 1800, approximately 5 more courses were removed
- This destruction was planned and coordinated for tourist profit
- Guides wanted larger summit area to host chairs, tables and gatherings for paying tourists
- An Arab guide told Grober there was no money in measuring the pyramid
Related site: Great Pyramid of Giza — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Why the Summit of the Great Pyramid is Missing by History for GRANITE