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

Study claims ancient Egyptians used hydraulic lifts to build first pyramids

Not everyone is convinced by the theory

How did ancient Egyptians stack those heavy stones of the oldest pyramid? Scientists have a new theory

For years, Egyptologists have hotly debated how the massive pyramids of ancient Egypt were built more than 4000 years ago.Now, a team of engineers and geologists brings a new theory to the table - a hydraulic lift device that would have floated the heavy stones up through the middle of Egypt's oldest pyramid using stored water.Ancient Egyptians built the Step Pyramid for Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC, and it was the tallest structure at …

Study suggests Egyptians used hydraulic lifts to build Pyramid of Djoser

Finding elusive pictorial, textual references to hydraulic device may help convince skeptics.

How the Egyptians moved pyramid stones has finally been solved

Egypt’s first pyramid constructed using a hydraulic lift, study says

A team of engineers suggests a new theory on how Egypt’s first pyramid was built — a water elevator used to float heavy stones through the middle of the structure.

Ancient Egyptians Might Have Used Water-Powered Hydraulics to Build First Grand Pyramid

Ancient Egyptians might have used hydraulic systems in pyramid construction.