– Engineers have found evidence that the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt, built around 4,500 years ago, may have utilized a hydraulic system to construct it.
– The interior architecture and layout of the pyramid suggests it was built from the inside out using a “volcano fashion” method of lifting stone blocks into place with hydraulic pressure.
– Nearby landscape features like an enclosure dam and associated waterways provided a source of sediment-free water that could have been used in the hydraulic system.
– The design of the pyramid and surrounding “dry moat” incorporate elements like sediment basins that are similar to modern water treatment facilities, indicating an advanced understanding of hydraulics.
– If confirmed, this would push back the known usage of complex hydraulic systems in ancient Egypt significantly earlier than previously thought. It suggests the pyramids may have been constructed using hydraulic force rather than traditional theories.
Source: Popular Mechanics
