Great Pyramid may have functioned as mausoleum for post-mortem visitation

Great Pyramid may have functioned as mausoleum for post-mortem visitation. After Khufu's death, the Great Pyramid may have acted as a mausoleum with visitors entering the King's Chamber to make offerings and view the body The concept of pyramids as places of mourning was first proposed by researcher Lorenz van Vliet History for Granite believes the portcullis blocks moved up and down, functioning as a reusable—not single-use locking—mechanism

After Khufu's death, the Great Pyramid may have served as a mausoleum where visitors entered the King's Chamber to pay respects. The idea was first proposed by researcher Lorenz van Vliet. History for Granite suggests the portcullis blocks were a reusable mechanism—raised to admit mourners and lowered to protect the body from robbers.

Key Facts

• After Khufu's death, the Great Pyramid may have acted as a mausoleum with visitors entering the King's Chamber to make offerings and view the body
• The concept of pyramids as places of mourning was first proposed by researcher Lorenz van Vliet
• History for Granite believes the portcullis blocks moved up and down, functioning as a reusable—not single-use locking—mechanism
• Portcullis blocks could have been raised to admit visitors and lowered to protect the mummy from robbers

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Source: The Missing Great Pyramid Mechanism: New Hypothesis! by Ancient Architects