Ancient Egyptians Used Mile-Long Ramps to Build Pyramids

For decades, archaeologists debated how ancient Egyptians moved 2.5-ton limestone blocks up hundreds of feet to build pyramids. Recent discoveries at the Hatnub quarry revealed a sophisticated ramp system with ropes and wooden posts that could haul massive stones up steep inclines. Computer models suggest that spiral ramps wrapped around the pyramid's exterior, with some reaching lengths of over a mile. This engineering marvel demonstrates that ancient Egyptians were far more technologically advanced than previously thought.