How did they get up on top, if there were no ramps?
The AE knew what scaffolding, and ladders were.
For your consideration. With each built layer, the Casing Stones become a usable ramp. No need for hordes of mindless men pulling stones up imaginary ramps, as if they were cattle.Here is a small section of a ladder, that would be added each time. As wood was scarce in Egypt, they would make good usage of what little wood they did have. Look closely,and you can see one side of the rail becomes a track. The tracks both for on top and for the tram lift, are sectional.
So, not only do you get to climb up it, you can also pull items up. The tram lift is nothing more than a simple skid, conformed to be pulled up the Pyramids face. The Ancient Egyptians understood many wood working techniques, including mortise and tendon. [www.encyclopedia.com]
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Oxen are do the heavy lifting, while on the ground.
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This lift is being done from down on the ground. It's just a matter of how you rig your ropes, changing directions.
The AE knew what scaffolding, and ladders were.
For your consideration. With each built layer, the Casing Stones become a usable ramp. No need for hordes of mindless men pulling stones up imaginary ramps, as if they were cattle.Here is a small section of a ladder, that would be added each time. As wood was scarce in Egypt, they would make good usage of what little wood they did have. Look closely,and you can see one side of the rail becomes a track. The tracks both for on top and for the tram lift, are sectional.
So, not only do you get to climb up it, you can also pull items up. The tram lift is nothing more than a simple skid, conformed to be pulled up the Pyramids face. The Ancient Egyptians understood many wood working techniques, including mortise and tendon. [www.encyclopedia.com]
Oxen are do the heavy lifting, while on the ground.
This lift is being done from down on the ground. It's just a matter of how you rig your ropes, changing directions.