Tag: Ancient Egyptian Monuments
Egypt’s First Pyramid Construction Theory: Hydraulics Theory Investigation
Researchers have put forward a new theory about how Egypt's first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was constructed. The theory suggests that a hydraulic system was used to lift heavy stone blocks during...
Ancient Pyramid Construction: Did Egypt’s Oldest Pyramid Use a Hydraulic Lift?
Egypt's oldest necropolis is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built around 2,680 BCE in Saqqara. The pyramid, standing at roughly 205 feet tall, is surrounded by ceremonial structures in a large courtyard. While ancient...