Egypt's Pyramids Were Likely Built Using An Incredibly Clever Machine: Study

A new study challenges long-held theories about the construction of Egypt’s pyramids, proposing that ancient builders might have used advanced hydraulic technology. Published in PLOS ONE, the research focuses on Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, located in Saqqara.

Traditionally, experts believed that heavy stones were moved using ramps and levers. However, the study, led by Xavier Landreau from the CEA Paleotechnic Institute in France, suggests that the ancient Egyptians might have employed a hydraulic lift system powered by water from nearby canals.

The Step Pyramid, which dates back 4,500 years, is an architectural marvel, and the study reveals that water could have been directed into the pyramid through two shafts to raise stone blocks using floats. This method builds on the Egyptians' well-documented expertise in hydraulic engineering, used in irrigation and stone transportation.

The paper also highlights the possibility that the Gisr el-Mudir enclosure, a nearby structure, may have been part of a water-capturing system that aided pyramid construction. The researchers suggest that the pyramid's builders may have used a combination of traditional ramp systems and hydraulic power.

Despite the groundbreaking nature of these findings, the researchers emphasize the need for further studies, including simulations, to validate the hydraulic theory and its feasibility in the environmental conditions of the time.

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