pyramidiology

Pyramidiology is a pseudoscientific belief system that posits that the Great Pyramid of Giza holds profound, hidden knowledge and spiritual significance, often extending beyond its historical context. Proponents, known as pyramidiologists, believe the pyramid's dimensions, proportions, and construction methods encode ancient wisdom, prophecies, and even scientific principles. These interpretations frequently draw from numerology, astronomy, and mysticism.

A central tenet of pyramidiology is the idea that the pyramid was not merely a tomb but a complex structure designed for purposes such as astronomical observation, energy generation, or as a repository of lost historical records. Specific measurements of the pyramid, such as its height, base length, and the angle of its sides, are often assigned symbolic meanings or interpreted as representing significant dates or events. Some theories connect the pyramid to biblical narratives, ancient civilizations like Atlantis, or extraterrestrial intervention.

The scientific and historical consensus, however, attributes the Great Pyramid's construction to the ancient Egyptians of the Fourth Dynasty, primarily as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, built using advanced engineering and labor for its time. Mainstream archaeology and Egyptology do not support the claims made by pyramidiologists, viewing them as speculative interpretations detached from archaeological evidence and historical context. Despite this, pyramidiology has maintained a following, often found in fringe literature and online communities.