Domain-Conditioned Null Models for Testing Claims of Intentional Mathematical Encoding in Ancient Architecture: A Systematic Assessment of Nine Metrological and Pyramid-Geometry Hypotheses

Preprint submitted to Open Archaeology (De Gruyter). Tests nine well-known sacred-geometry encoding claims about ancient architecture and metrology under multiple null distributions: log-uniform, body-based, physics-constrained, and seked-conditioned. None retain support once the null distribution reflects documented ancient measurement practice and Egyptian architectural convention. The methodological contribution is the formalisation of domain-conditioned null distributions for evaluating quantitative encoding claims in archaeology. All analysis code and JSON outputs are included in this deposit.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-05-14
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20174012
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Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
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Domain-Conditioned Null Models for Testing Claims of Intentional Mathematical Encoding in Ancient Architecture: A Systematic Assessment of Nine Metrological and Pyramid-Geometry Hypotheses

Elliot Allan
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
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Domain-Conditioned Null Models for Testing Claims of Intentional Mathematical Encoding in Ancient Architecture: A Systematic Assessment of Nine Metrological and Pyramid-Geometry Hypotheses

Elliot Allan
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Preprint submitted to Open Archaeology (De Gruyter). Tests nine well-known sacred-geometry encoding claims about ancient architecture and metrology under multiple null distributions: log-uniform, body-based, physics-constrained, and seked-conditioned. None retain support once the null distribution reflects documented ancient measurement practice and Egyptian architectural convention. The methodological contribution is the formalisation of domain-conditioned null distributions for evaluating quantitative encoding claims in archaeology. All analysis code and JSON outputs are included in this deposit.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Timber Institute (CZ)
Sustainable cities and communities
Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
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