“Ancient Egyptians Had Water Elevators”: Djoser Pyramid Used 14 Million Cubic Feet Dam System to Float 20-Ton Blocks

IN A NUTSHELL 💧 Archaeologists discovered a sophisticated water management system around the Pyramid of Djoser, altering our understanding of ancient Egyptian engineering. 🏗️ The Gisr el-Mudir at Saqqara is identified as a stone dam, capturing seasonal floodwaters to support large-scale construction projects. 🔍 A hydraulic elevator system beneath the pyramid might have been used … Continue reading “Ancient Egyptians Had Water Elevators”: Djoser Pyramid Used 14 Million Cubic Feet Dam System to Float 20-Ton Blocks