The Egyptian Pyramids are an important historical architectural heritage of the country, attracting tourists and explorers from all over the world. Experts decided to calculate how much it would cost to build such a structure in modern times.
As of 2018, there were almost 140 ancient pyramids in Egypt, most of which were built as tombs for rulers.
In 2012, architects began to calculate how much they would have to invest in building such a "building" today. The dimensions of the structures, the materials used and other nuances have been taken into account for this.
The Pyramid of Cheops, also known as the Great Pyramid of Giza, was used as an example. According to historians, it was built about 4500 years ago. At the time of completion of the work, the height of the structure reached 146 meters.
Under the influence of a number of factors, including natural ones, the figure has changed to 138 meters. The pyramid was built using 2.3 million stones, each weighing about 3 tons. The total mass of the structure is estimated by experts at 6.5 million tons. Construction took at least 20 years, though deadlines vary.
Jean-Pierre Houdin, an architect from France, is convinced that it is quite possible to build such a large pyramid now, although it is not an easy task.
For this modern types of equipment would be included, including a crane. Due to the height of the structure, the top would have been raised by towing helicopters. They are now actively used during the construction of skyscrapers and bridges.
With modern tools, the process would take about five years. It would take up to 2000 specialists to attract, which is a fairly modest figure compared to the number of people involved in building the pyramids in ancient Egypt.
Considering the cost of materials, labor, and other necessities, the initiative would cost about $ 5 billion. Such a cost is not entirely excessive. For example, the World Trade Center in Manhattan is worth $ 4 billion.