The Ancient Measure of the Earth: A Hypothesis Concerning the Silver Ratio Basis of the Royal Cubit, Remen, Megalithic Yard and Roman Foot. (original) (raw)

Abstract This study revisits the hypothesis that the Ancient Egyptians developed a sophisticated system of measurement, the Silver Ratio Royal Cubit (SRC), based on a precise estimation of the Earth's average circumference. By dividing the Earth's circumference into 64 equal segments, each further subdivided into 700,000 units, they established the SRC, measuring exactly 0.89386 meters. This unit was then divided by √2 to yield the Royal Cubit (0.5236 meters) and the Remen (0.37026 meters). The resulting relationships between these measures mirror the inherent geometric properties of a square, with the Remen and the Royal Cubit corresponding to the side and diagonal, respectively, and the SRC encapsulating the Silver Ratio (√2 + 1) or 2.41414 The SRC framework not only informed Egyptian architecture, such as the Great Pyramid, but also resonates in the design and geographical positioning of Stonehenge. The Aubrey Circle at Stonehenge, with its 56 holes, reflects a deliberate integration of the binary system and 7-count system, aligning with the SRC’s geometric and metrological principles. The ratio-based relationships of the Approximated Circle-Square Template (ACST) are similarly embedded in the positioning of Stonehenge and the Great Pyramid relative to the Equator. The latitudinal relationships between these sites—using the Equator as a baseline—correspond precisely to the Silver Ratio, suggesting an intentional alignment of monumental geography with cosmic principles. This analysis also highlights a broader application of the SRC system, as the estimated Earth's average hemisphere aligns with precisely 24.141414 Megalithic Yards (MY), each measuring 2.72106 feet or 0.82938 meters. This value corresponds to 10,000,000 × 2.41414 MY, again emulating the Silver Ratio and reinforcing its geometric and symbolic significance. These findings suggest that the Megalithic Yard may have functioned as a complementary unit, or perhaps even a source unit, within an overarching system of universal measurement. Finally, this study draws parallels between the SRC system and the much later Meridian Expedition of the 18th century, where the meter was standardized by dividing the Earth’s circumference into 10 million segments. Both systems reflect a shared pursuit of universal measurement, uniting geometry, astronomy, and metrology to harmonize earthly dimensions with cosmic order.