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Many conspiracies surround the Great Pyramid of Giza. Of these theories, almost all arise from curiosities involving the construction process, as well as the planning and design process, of the Great Pyramid. While admitting that it is quite curious that the pyramid is oriented almost perfectly with respect to the cardinals; along with the fact that both the golden section and the π number seem prevalent in the drawing; It's also curious how some people instantly connect these possibilities with the idea that only aliens could have built such a structure. The Egyptians created an advanced system of hieroglyphics and built many other impressive structures. Is it so hard to believe that they were also the designers and builders of a structure that incorporates the use of advanced science and mathematics? Although the Egyptians never defined the number π, advanced mathematics and advanced science were both clearly used in the design, planning, and construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The use of mathematics, science and logic can be seen within the Great Pyramid Pyramid of Cheops in Giza in a variety of locations. It is most evident that they reside in the construction and movement of the components; the overall design of the Great Pyramid itself in relation to its height, base and sides; and in the orientation and layout of the Pyramids of Giza. These three key elements are the basis of many questions that arise around the Pyramid and what, in fact, makes this structure so interesting. Often debated and discussed the most, is how the large stones and stone components of the pyramid were moved and stacked to create such a structure [Figure no. 1]. There are many hypotheses as to how this was accomplished. The most common hypothesis is... middle of paper......ml>.Haack, Steven C. "The Astronomical Orientation of the Egyptian Pyramids." Journal of the History of Astronomy 15 (1984): S119. The SAO/NASA Astrophysical Data System. Network. 21 September 2011.AS...15..119H/0000120.000.html>Lepre, JP The Egyptian pyramids. Jefferson, NC: McFarland &, 1990. Print.O'Connor, J.J., and E.F. Robertson. "An Overview of Egyptian Mathematics". Network. 10 October 2011. http://www.gap-system.org/~history/HistTopics/Egyptian_mathematics.html.Orofino, Vincenzo. “A Quantitative Astronomical Analysis of the Orion Correlation Theory.” Network. November 1, 2011. .Shaw, Ian. "Building the Great Pyramid." (2002). British Broadcasting Company. BBC, 8 January 2007. Web article. September 21st. 2011. .