You need to see it to believe it! The Great Pyramids of Egypt have captivated the imagination for centuries, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. It is hard to comprehend how such massive blocks of rocks were placed so accurately and meticulously with such detail to build those structures so many years ago when there were no machines. However, if recent research is to go by, it suggests that the technique behind their construction was the innovative use of water.
The new study has proposed that at least one of these monumental structures was built with technology far more advanced than previously believed. Published in the journal PLOS ONE on August 5, the research suggests that the iconic 4,500-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser was constructed using a unique hydraulic lift system. Historically, experts have believed that the Step Pyramid was primarily built using a series of ramps and levers.
However, the latest findings, led by Xavier Landreau from France’s CEA Paleotechnic Institute, indicate that Ancient Egyptians may have harnessed nearby canals to operate weight-bearing lifts. According to the study, water flowed into two shafts within the pyramid, which were employed to raise and lower a float that transported heavy stone blocks. Also read: Many pyramids in Egypt, Giza were built along crucial branch of River Nile: Reveals study “Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pioneering and mastery of hydraulics through canals for irrigation purposes and barges to transport hug.
