Ancient Egyptians may have used this technology to build pyramids

New research suggests that ancient Egyptians may have employed advanced water-based technology (like hydraulic lifts) to construct the oldest pyramid in Egypt. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about the construction methods used and highlights the ingenuity of ancient Egyptians. For years, the pyramids have been a source of fascination and speculation, with some even attributing their construction to extraterrestrial intervention.However, this study sheds light on the sophisticated techniques employed by humans thousands of years ago. By using hydraulics, the ancient Egyptians were able to overcome the challenges of moving massive stone blocks, showcasing their remarkable engineering prowess and resourcefulness.
A recent study published in PLoS ONE journal claims that the ancient Egyptians during the Third Dynasty may have at least partly relied on hydraulics to build the Step Pyramid of Djoser.

The research explores the techniques used to build the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara. Standing at a height of 62.5 meters and covering an area of 13,189 square meters, the 4,500-year-old pyramid is one of the most remarkable structures of its time.
Co-author of the study Xavier Landreau and a researcher at the Paleotechnic in Paris and Universite Grenoble suggests that nearby canals were harnessed to direct water into the pyramid through two shafts. This controlled flow of water would have powered a system of floats, enabling the ancient Egyptians to raise and lower massive stone blocks with greater ease and precision. This new analysis challenges conventional understanding of ancient Egyptian construction methods and highlights their innovative use of water technology.
In the study, the researcher wrote: “Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pioneering and mastery of hydraulics through canals for irrigation purposes and barges to transport huge stones. This work opens a new line of research: the use of hydraulic force to erect the massive structures built by Pharaohs.”