VIDEO: Long-lost ancient Egyptian pyramid building tech may have just been unearthed |
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Long-lost ancient Egyptian pyramid building tech may have just been unearthed
Ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt (iStock) |
Now, a new study has suggested that at least one of the great structures was built using equipment that was far more sophisticated than once thought.
The paper, published in the journal PLOS ONE on Aug. 5, 2024, posits that the iconic 4,500-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser [once thought to be the oldest pyramid in the world] was erected with the help of a unique hydraulic lift system.
In the past, experts believed that the Step Pyramid of Djoser was most likely constructed using a network of ramps and levers.
However, the latest analysis, led by Xavier Landreau of France’s CEA Paleotechnic Institute, suggests that the ancient Egyptians channeled nearby canals to power weight-bearing lifts.
The construction of the Pyramid of Djoser, also known as the Step Pyramid, has defied explanation for centuries, with suggestions of advanced ET technology, sound levitation, pouring concrete to form blocks in place. Was it all hydraulic?
Comparison of pyramids (wikimedia.org) |
“Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pioneering and mastery of hydraulics through canals for irrigation purposes and barges to transport huge stones,” the researchers wrote. More:
- Egyptian pyramids were built using an incredibly clever machine, new research suggests (Indy 100 via msn.com)
- Sheldon S., Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
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