"The dominant appearance of the Step Pyramid inside the complex of Djoser is designed to denote the divine position of the dead king. The different structures inside represent a selection of units ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A study suggests that the first of seven key pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was built using a hydraulic lift.

The pyramids may have been built using a sophisticated hydraulic system, according to a new study in Egypt. Evidence of ancient Egyptians using water pressure to lift stone blocks was discovered at ...

The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, built around 2670 BCE under the supervision of Imhotep, was the first large-scale ...