pyramidology
noun
pyr·a·mid·ol·o·gy
ˌpir-ə-(ˌ)mi-ˈdä-lə-jē 
: the study of or theory about mathematical or occult significance in measurements of the Great Pyramid of Egypt
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For Newton, pyramidology related to his interest in alchemy and even his underlying Christian beliefs.
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Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2020
Newton faced religious persecution for combining Christianity and pyramidology.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2020
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Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2020
Newton faced religious persecution for combining Christianity and pyramidology.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 7 Dec. 2020
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“Pyramidology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyramidology. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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