The Story Of Khufu's Pyramid: New Discoveries That Change Everything

New archaeological breakthroughs and the discovery of the world's oldest papyri are rewriting the story of how the Great Pyramid of Khufu was built. The detailed logbook of the foreman Merer, found at Wadi al-Jarf, not only extended Khufu's known reign but provided crucial details on the supply chain, including the water transport of limestone from Tura. Complementary experimental archaeology, inspired by unique ramp systems found at the Hutnub quarry, demonstrated that ancient Egyptian teams could use a pulley-and-post system to pull massive blocks up steep slopes. Furthermore, practical tests proved that using water could significantly accelerate the process of cutting millions of stone blocks with simple copper tools, allowing historians to finally piece together the complex organization, logistics, and ingenious engineering methods employed by the pyramid builders. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subscribe so you don't miss out! :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyAncientHistory Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]