A new study suggests that ancient Egyptians may have used a hydraulic system to build the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest known pyramid in Egypt.
Researchers propose that a controlled water flow system was used to lift and lower a platform carrying stone blocks into place, allowing the construction of the six-tiered pyramid. This idea is intriguing, but not all experts are convinced.
The study’s lead author, Xavier Landreau, believes that ancient Egyptians had a sophisticated understanding of hydraulics, which played a crucial role in building the pyramid.
While other theories, such as ramps and pulleys, have been proposed to explain how the pyramids were built, this new study offers a fresh perspective on the ingenuity of ancient Egyptian architects.
