On the possible use of hydraulic force to assist with building the step pyramid of saqqara (IMAGE)

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On the possible use of hydraulic force to assist with building the step pyramid of saqqara

Caption

Map of the Saqqara plateau showing the water course from the Gisr el-Mudir dam to the water treatment facility near Djoser pyramid. The water is then transferred to the pyramid's network of pipes to power the hydraulic elevator.

Credit

Paleotechnic of Paris, France, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Credit must be given to the creator.

License

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