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Ancient Engineering: Water Technology May Have Helped Build Egypt’s Step Pyramid of Djoser


A new study proposes that the construction of the Pyramid of Djoser involved a hydraulic lift system, where water from a nearby dam helped elevate building materials. This innovative method suggests a sophisticated use of water technology in ancient Egypt. The Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest of Egy

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