Red Pyramid Chemical Process Explained

February 18, 2026

EgyptTheory

Pyramid complex3000 - 1500 BC

Source: Pyramid Science & Ancient Egyptian Alchemy | The Land of Chem | Geoffrey Drumm Interview by MegalithomaniaUK

Geoffrey Drumm's ammonia theory: water fills tiered chambers, creating isolated reaction spaces; methane gas is compressed by rising water; the chamber design increases pressure to facilitate chemical reactions. Steam and methane react to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (steam reforming), then gases flow to a synthesis chamber where H2+N2 react.

Key facts

Stage 1: Water fills lower two chambers, creating isolated reaction spaces
Methane gas is introduced and compressed by rising water, pushing gas into upper vault
The tiered chamber design increases pressure to facilitate chemical reactions
Stage 2: Steam and methane react in first chamber to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (steam reforming)
Gases flow through connecting shaft to second chamber
In second chamber, gases react with nitrogen and oxygen from air
Carbon dioxide dissolves into water and is drained away
Remaining hydrogen and nitrogen gases push into final synthesis chamber
Hydrogen and nitrogen react to produce gaseous ammonia which dissolves into water