If ancient Egyptians are known for one thing it’s their incredible pyramids and the pyramid of Djoser constructed 4,500 years ago at the necropolis of Saqqara is particularly amazing. That’s because no one knew how the ancient builders would have been able to construct such an achievement, but researchers believe they may have just figured it out.
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00:00If ancient Egypt is known for one thing, it's the pyramids.
00:06And the pyramid of Djoser constructed 4,500 years ago at the necropolis of Saqqara is
00:11particularly amazing.
00:13That's because no one knew how the ancient builders would have been able to construct
00:16such an achievement, but researchers believe they may have just figured it out.
00:20Archaeologists have recently uncovered what they believe is a former dam, one they say
00:24could have helped the Egyptians move giant stones.
00:27Archaeologists detail that the dam likely powered a lift, and another find at the site
00:30corroborates this theory.
00:32They say that device may have used hydraulics, featuring a central shaft which could have
00:36been filled with water to lift large objects.
00:38With the researchers writing that based on a transdisciplinary analysis, this study provides
00:43for the first time an explanation of the function and building process of several colossal structures
00:48found at the Saqqara site.
00:50The period in which the pyramid of Djoser was built was a turning point for the Egyptian
00:54civilization as a whole.
00:56This is when they first began constructing massive tombs for their dead royalty.
00:59Experts add that while this hydraulic lift hypothesis is sound, they will need to collect
01:03more evidence to be sure the theory holds water.