This study explores the geometric and numerical correlations embedded in the Shroud of Turin, focusing on its dimensions and their alignment with iconic ancient structures, one such being the Great Pyramid of Giza (Petrie, 1883) and the Temple Mount. By analysing the Shroud’s measurements in feet, meters, and inches, the research uncovers a series of symbolic numbers tied to ancient knowledge, sacred geometry, and biblical works, suggesting an intentional design that transcends mere coincidence (Michell, 1969). The Shroud of Turin, measuring approximately 4.4 meters in length and 1.1 meters in width, reveals a precise 4:1 ratio that reflects the ancient practice of using meaningful measurements to encode greater wisdom, a principle evident in sacred builds like the Great Pyramid of Giza, where the perimeter-to-height ratio approximates 2π, demonstrating that proportions were deliberately chosen to symbolize cosmic harmony (Petrie, 1883; Romer, 2007). When the Shroud’s dimensions are converted to inches, they yield 172.8 inches (4.4 meters) and 43.2 inches (1.1 meters), numbers that resonate deeply with ancient cosmology and sacred geometry. For instance, 1728 is a key number in the sexagesimal system (base 60), which was central to ancient Babylonian and Sumerian mathematics, while 432 is often associated with cosmic cycles and harmonic frequencies (Michell, 1969). The Temple Mount in Jerusalem, another site of profound religious and historical significance, also exhibits geometric and numerical parallels with the Shroud. The temple mount measures 144,000 square meters (Ritmeyer, 2006). This shared metrological framework suggests that the Shroud, the Pyramid, and the Temple Mount were all part of a unified system of sacred knowledge designed to convey divine truths through geometry and numerology.
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