Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure Pyramids and the Sun

TL;DR

This paper examines the alignment of the Giza pyramids with solar positions throughout the year, revealing intentional orientations that allow observing sunrise and sunset points, using SunCalc.net software.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of pyramid orientations relative to solar events, highlighting potential astronomical significance in their placement.

Findings

Khufu and Khafre pyramids align with sunrise and sunset points.

Pyramid orientations suggest intentional astronomical considerations.

Discussion includes Menkaure pyramid's solar alignment.

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the orientation of the Egyptian pyramids at Giza with respect to sunrises and sunsets, using SunCalc.net software. We can see that Khufu and Khafre pyramids had been positioned in a manner that, from each pyramid, it was always possible to observe the points of the horizon where the sun was rising and setting on each day of the year. A discussion for the Menkaure pyramid is also proposed.