Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Did Humans Really Build the Pyramids? Were the pyramids actually built by humans? Many have wondered, contemplating the huge stones. Djoser, pharaoh of Egypt's Third Dynasty, was buried In the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt. It has been suggested by researchers That a hydraulic system was used. There were two shafts inside the center of the pyramid In which water could flow in and out. A pulley mechanism was used to raise the now lighter stones, Allowing huge stones to be lifted up to 200 feet, On a moving vertical platform! This pyramid led the way, first using fully dressed stones, Rising into the first pyramid shaped structure-- A revolutionary type of architecture. This pyramid was built at the end of a watershed, Allowing an adequate (to be further researched) amount of water To be utilized for such a massive venture. At the end of the moat is the Gisr el-Mudir enclosure for water. This is combined with the 'Deep Trench' to form a water treatment plant. At the same time, this entrapped water could also be used To regulate flow for 'practical uses and vital needs'. This combined system and pulley mechanism with a platform, Was capable of greatly lessening the workload of the laborers. Past evidence has demonstrated that these ancient people Used hydraulics for building ports and irrigation systems As well as, of course, more easily delivering heavy materials. Frank Maurer 18 December 2024 1445 Hours.