Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza used as astronomical observatory by ancient Egyptian priests. Illustration of Piazzi Smyth's theory. Artist's reconstruction 1891. Engraving

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Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza used as astronomical observatory by ancient Egyptian priests. Illustration of Piazzi Smyth's theory. Artist's reconstruction 1891. Engraving

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