How Were the Great Pyramids Aligned True North?

💡 The Answer

• The Ancient Egyptians used the stars, especially the constellation Orion.
• They employed a method called the 'Indian circle' to find cardinal directions.
• The pyramid’s sides align to within a fraction of a degree of true north.
• This accuracy was achieved without magnetic compasses or modern tools.
• The alignment had religious significance linking the pharaoh to the stars.