A new study proposes that the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest of Egypt's seven major pyramids, was built using a sophisticated hydraulic system. Researchers suggest the pyramid's internal architecture, along with nearby water features like the Gisr el-Mudir enclosure and a Dry Moat, support the theory of a hydraulic lift to move massive stone blocks. This innovative approach, if proven, significantly predates previously understood uses of hydraulic engineering in ancient Egypt, pushing back the timeline of advanced hydraulic technology by centuries.

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