Giza

Ancient megalithic sites, including the Giza pyramid fields, were primarily constructed as strategic logistical assets rather than for aesthetic or ritualistic purposes. The 'Functionalist Logistics' model proposes that these structures served as warehouses, vaults, and thermal storage facilities, ensuring resource preservation in extreme climates (-30°C to +40°C). The evolution of pyramid designs, such as the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur, reflects crisis management and functional integrity over geometric aesthetics. Psychological deterrence, exemplified by the Great Sphinx and Olmec heads, protected communal stores without requiring a standing army. This paradigm shift challenges traditional interpretations, framing ancient constructions as essential components of state-level resource management.

Yerzhan, O. (2026). Giza. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.18245667