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France. It's believed he performed this calculation himself. Cleopatra lived closer in time to today than she did to the construction of the pyramids. There is a famous proverb in Egypt:
“Man fears time; time fears the pyramids.”
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“Man fears time; time fears the pyramids.”
©@Culture critic on X (9/9)
February 16, 2024 at 9:15 AM
France. It's believed he performed this calculation himself. Cleopatra lived closer in time to today than she did to the construction of the pyramids. There is a famous proverb in Egypt:
“Man fears time; time fears the pyramids.”
©@Culture critic on X (9/9)
“Man fears time; time fears the pyramids.”
©@Culture critic on X (9/9)
Today, the only structures exceeding this are the Great Wall of China and the Three Gorges Dam. When Napoleon visited in the late 18th century, he (correctly) calculated that the Great Pyramid contained enough material for a 10-foot high wall around the entire perimeter of mainland (8/9)
February 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Today, the only structures exceeding this are the Great Wall of China and the Three Gorges Dam. When Napoleon visited in the late 18th century, he (correctly) calculated that the Great Pyramid contained enough material for a 10-foot high wall around the entire perimeter of mainland (8/9)
stones of the Great Pyramid were cut and fit together with such high precision that a razor blade cannot fit between them. Astonishing given that some granite blocks of the King's chamber weigh up to 80 tons each. The Great Pyramid is estimated to weigh around 6 million tons in total. (7/9)
February 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM
stones of the Great Pyramid were cut and fit together with such high precision that a razor blade cannot fit between them. Astonishing given that some granite blocks of the King's chamber weigh up to 80 tons each. The Great Pyramid is estimated to weigh around 6 million tons in total. (7/9)
stone blocks make up the Great Pyramid, averaging 2.5 tons in weight. Quarrying these with little else than copper saws, chisels and pounding stones, then transporting and lifting them into place, is the greatest engineering feat ever accomplished.The inner chamber blocks and casing (6/9)
February 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM
stone blocks make up the Great Pyramid, averaging 2.5 tons in weight. Quarrying these with little else than copper saws, chisels and pounding stones, then transporting and lifting them into place, is the greatest engineering feat ever accomplished.The inner chamber blocks and casing (6/9)
They were once covered in gleaming white limestone casing stones. Some researchers also think the capstones were plated with gold and other precious metals. The casing stones are believed to have been plundered and reused by locals following damages caused by an earthquake.~2.3 million (5/9)
February 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM
They were once covered in gleaming white limestone casing stones. Some researchers also think the capstones were plated with gold and other precious metals. The casing stones are believed to have been plundered and reused by locals following damages caused by an earthquake.~2.3 million (5/9)
astounding. The Great Pyramid was the tallest building in the world for almost 3,900 years (assuming conventional dating of c.2560 BC), until it was surpassed by Lincoln Cathedral during the 14th century. It was 481 feet tall, but erosion has reduced it slightly over time. (4/9)
February 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM
astounding. The Great Pyramid was the tallest building in the world for almost 3,900 years (assuming conventional dating of c.2560 BC), until it was surpassed by Lincoln Cathedral during the 14th century. It was 481 feet tall, but erosion has reduced it slightly over time. (4/9)
They are aligned to true north (not magnetic north) with unbelievable accuracy. The Great Pyramid is just 3.4 arcminutes off perfect alignment, or precision of ~1 millimeter per meter of the length of its base.Executing this precision on something with a footprint of over 13 acres is (3/9)
February 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM
They are aligned to true north (not magnetic north) with unbelievable accuracy. The Great Pyramid is just 3.4 arcminutes off perfect alignment, or precision of ~1 millimeter per meter of the length of its base.Executing this precision on something with a footprint of over 13 acres is (3/9)
The pyramids themselves do not contain a single hieroglyph - nor were any paintings, burial treasures or mummies found within. By contrast, the tombs at the Valley of the Kings are decorated with intricate hieroglyphic texts and artworks from floor to ceiling. (2/9)
February 16, 2024 at 9:14 AM
The pyramids themselves do not contain a single hieroglyph - nor were any paintings, burial treasures or mummies found within. By contrast, the tombs at the Valley of the Kings are decorated with intricate hieroglyphic texts and artworks from floor to ceiling. (2/9)
The last winner to miss out is the 1972 champions Congo.
* Every finalist from the 1984 edition has reached the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The last team to reach the final who have not qualified are 1982 runners-up Libya
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* Every finalist from the 1984 edition has reached the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The last team to reach the final who have not qualified are 1982 runners-up Libya
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February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
The last winner to miss out is the 1972 champions Congo.
* Every finalist from the 1984 edition has reached the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The last team to reach the final who have not qualified are 1982 runners-up Libya
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* Every finalist from the 1984 edition has reached the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The last team to reach the final who have not qualified are 1982 runners-up Libya
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* Five Southern African teams have qualified for the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the most the COSAFA region has had at a single final.
* Each winner of the last 25 editions of the tournament from 1974 has qualified for the current edition of the finals. (31/32)
* Each winner of the last 25 editions of the tournament from 1974 has qualified for the current edition of the finals. (31/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
* Five Southern African teams have qualified for the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the most the COSAFA region has had at a single final.
* Each winner of the last 25 editions of the tournament from 1974 has qualified for the current edition of the finals. (31/32)
* Each winner of the last 25 editions of the tournament from 1974 has qualified for the current edition of the finals. (31/32)
* Twelve former African champions will be making their way to Cote d’Ivoire for the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
* The top 15 ranked African teams have all qualified for the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. (30/32)
* The top 15 ranked African teams have all qualified for the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. (30/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
* Twelve former African champions will be making their way to Cote d’Ivoire for the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
* The top 15 ranked African teams have all qualified for the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. (30/32)
* The top 15 ranked African teams have all qualified for the 2023 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. (30/32)
* The name of the continental trophy has changed three times in history. The first trophy was the Abdelaziz Abdallah Salem Trophy, followed by the African Unity trophy and then the Africa Cup of Nations. (29/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
* The name of the continental trophy has changed three times in history. The first trophy was the Abdelaziz Abdallah Salem Trophy, followed by the African Unity trophy and then the Africa Cup of Nations. (29/32)
Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria will join the centenary club as they have currently played 99 and 97 games respectively at the finals.
* Ndaye Mulamba scored nine goals for DR Congo at the 1974 AFCON. No player has managed more in a single tournament. (28/32)
* Ndaye Mulamba scored nine goals for DR Congo at the 1974 AFCON. No player has managed more in a single tournament. (28/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Cote d’Ivoire and Nigeria will join the centenary club as they have currently played 99 and 97 games respectively at the finals.
* Ndaye Mulamba scored nine goals for DR Congo at the 1974 AFCON. No player has managed more in a single tournament. (28/32)
* Ndaye Mulamba scored nine goals for DR Congo at the 1974 AFCON. No player has managed more in a single tournament. (28/32)
* Egypt has played more games at the AFCON than any other team (107), they have won more matches than any other team (60). Ghana has played 102 games and won 54. (27/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
* Egypt has played more games at the AFCON than any other team (107), they have won more matches than any other team (60). Ghana has played 102 games and won 54. (27/32)
Egypt in 2010 and Cote d’Ivoire in 2017.
* Tunisia has qualified for their 16th successive AFCON tournament, a run started in 1994. No team has ever managed 16 successive qualifications. (26/32)
* Tunisia has qualified for their 16th successive AFCON tournament, a run started in 1994. No team has ever managed 16 successive qualifications. (26/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Egypt in 2010 and Cote d’Ivoire in 2017.
* Tunisia has qualified for their 16th successive AFCON tournament, a run started in 1994. No team has ever managed 16 successive qualifications. (26/32)
* Tunisia has qualified for their 16th successive AFCON tournament, a run started in 1994. No team has ever managed 16 successive qualifications. (26/32)
* Egypt (1957), Ghana (1963), and South Africa (1996) are the only teams to have won the tournament in their debut appearances.
* Starting in 2008, Ghana has reached the AFCON semi-finals in six of the last eight tournaments and has been beaten finalists twice in that time, losing to (25/32)
* Starting in 2008, Ghana has reached the AFCON semi-finals in six of the last eight tournaments and has been beaten finalists twice in that time, losing to (25/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
* Egypt (1957), Ghana (1963), and South Africa (1996) are the only teams to have won the tournament in their debut appearances.
* Starting in 2008, Ghana has reached the AFCON semi-finals in six of the last eight tournaments and has been beaten finalists twice in that time, losing to (25/32)
* Starting in 2008, Ghana has reached the AFCON semi-finals in six of the last eight tournaments and has been beaten finalists twice in that time, losing to (25/32)
In 2000, he led France to the European Championships.
* 44 different African nations have participated in the AFCON, with Comoros and Gambia being the debutants at the last edition in Cameroon. (24/32)
* 44 different African nations have participated in the AFCON, with Comoros and Gambia being the debutants at the last edition in Cameroon. (24/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
In 2000, he led France to the European Championships.
* 44 different African nations have participated in the AFCON, with Comoros and Gambia being the debutants at the last edition in Cameroon. (24/32)
* 44 different African nations have participated in the AFCON, with Comoros and Gambia being the debutants at the last edition in Cameroon. (24/32)
He also now has won the tournament as a coach lifting the title with Senegal at the 2021 edition.
* In 2004, Frenchman Roger Lemmere became the first coach to win the AFCON and the UEFA European Championship when he led Tunisia to the title. (23/32)
* In 2004, Frenchman Roger Lemmere became the first coach to win the AFCON and the UEFA European Championship when he led Tunisia to the title. (23/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
He also now has won the tournament as a coach lifting the title with Senegal at the 2021 edition.
* In 2004, Frenchman Roger Lemmere became the first coach to win the AFCON and the UEFA European Championship when he led Tunisia to the title. (23/32)
* In 2004, Frenchman Roger Lemmere became the first coach to win the AFCON and the UEFA European Championship when he led Tunisia to the title. (23/32)
* French man Herve Renard is the only coach to have won the AFCON with two different countries; Zambia in 2012 and Cote d’Ivoire in 2015.
* Senegal coach Aliou Cisse holds the unwanted record of losing in the final as both a player (2002) and coach (2019). (22/32)
* Senegal coach Aliou Cisse holds the unwanted record of losing in the final as both a player (2002) and coach (2019). (22/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
* French man Herve Renard is the only coach to have won the AFCON with two different countries; Zambia in 2012 and Cote d’Ivoire in 2015.
* Senegal coach Aliou Cisse holds the unwanted record of losing in the final as both a player (2002) and coach (2019). (22/32)
* Senegal coach Aliou Cisse holds the unwanted record of losing in the final as both a player (2002) and coach (2019). (22/32)
* Two persons – Egypt’s Mahmoud El-Gohary (1959 as player, 1998 as coach) and Stephen Keshi of Nigeria (1994 as player, 2013 as coach) have won the AFCON as a player and coach. (21/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
* Two persons – Egypt’s Mahmoud El-Gohary (1959 as player, 1998 as coach) and Stephen Keshi of Nigeria (1994 as player, 2013 as coach) have won the AFCON as a player and coach. (21/32)
* Ghana’s Charles Gyamfi (1963–1965, 1982) and Egypt’s Hassan Shehata (Egypt 2006–2008-2010) are the only coaches to have won the title three times. Shehata is the only coach to have won the title in three successive tournaments. (20/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
* Ghana’s Charles Gyamfi (1963–1965, 1982) and Egypt’s Hassan Shehata (Egypt 2006–2008-2010) are the only coaches to have won the title three times. Shehata is the only coach to have won the title in three successive tournaments. (20/32)
tournaments in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 – a record that could be tied by Ghana’s Andre Ayew at the next edition.
* South Africa finished 1st (1996), 2nd (1998) and 3rd (2000) in the first three AFCON tournaments that they participated in. (19/32)
* South Africa finished 1st (1996), 2nd (1998) and 3rd (2000) in the first three AFCON tournaments that they participated in. (19/32)
February 7, 2024 at 12:18 PM
tournaments in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 – a record that could be tied by Ghana’s Andre Ayew at the next edition.
* South Africa finished 1st (1996), 2nd (1998) and 3rd (2000) in the first three AFCON tournaments that they participated in. (19/32)
* South Africa finished 1st (1996), 2nd (1998) and 3rd (2000) in the first three AFCON tournaments that they participated in. (19/32)