Sensational arrangements of archaeologists. We know who really built a great pyramid
For decades, the Great Pyramid in Giza was a source of countless speculation, conspiracy theories and fascination with both scientists and lovers of antiquity. One of the most controversial topics was the question of who actually built it. Over the years, the belief that slaves were used during its erection – this image was strengthened by Hollywood productions and popular literature.
The latest discoveries of the Egyptologist Team dr. Zahi Hawassa shed new light on this old hypothesis and change the way we perceive builders of this one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
During the last archaeological expedition in Egypt, led by Dr. Zahi Hawass, there was a discovery that can forever change the history of the construction of the pyramids. The team of researchers came across ancient drawings inside a large pyramid – inscriptions left by the workers themselves who participated in its construction.
“Thanks to the new technology, you can actually see every small graffiti, and recently we had an expedition working inside five chambers, recording each piece or a small letter written and left by gangs that built pyramids,” said Dr. Hawass in an interview with Matt Beall in Limitless Podcie.
As the Egyptologist pointed out, there is no doubt as to the authenticity of the inscription. “There is no possibility” that the drawings are forged, “he said categorically. In his opinion, this not only proves the active participation of the Egyptians in the construction of the pyramids, but also that they were free people.
Graves in the shade of the pyramid
Together with graffiti, Hawassa also discovered graves belonging to the pyramid builders. This find has a unique meaning because it suggests that these people were not treated as slaves, but with respect and dignity.
“The graves can be confirmed by two important facts – the first are the names found in the upper part of the cemetery, which indicate that the workers building the pyramids were Egyptians,” said Hawass.
The second concerns the burial itself. “If they were slaves, they would never be buried in the shadow of the pyramids, if they were slaves, they would never prepare tombs for kings and queens for eternity,” he added, emphasizing the cultural meaning of the burial place in ancient Egypt.
City of workers and everyday life at the construction site
Thanks to the work of archaeologist Marek Liner, it was also possible to identify the area east of the Great Pyramid as a kind of “city of workers”. There were not only houses, but also the infrastructure needed to feed thousands of people. At this point, among others on the remains of the bakery, which is another proof that the pyramids were not built by slaves, but organized groups of employees.
During excavations, “thousands” animal bones were also discovered. As Dr. Hawass pointed out, this is another proof of the existing ideas with a simple and poor worker menu.
“The bones were examined by an expert, who stated that they came from about 11 cows and 13 goats – enough to feed 10,000 workers every day,” the Egyptologist emphasized.
Thus, another of the theory collapsing that the builders had only bread, garlic and onions. The remains found prove that they had access to meat and were well nourished – which would not be possible in the case of slave work.
Technology and strength of human hands
How was the pyramid properly created? The answer of dr. Hawassa, although surprising, is based on the physical strength of people and simple but effective transport techniques.
“Workers came, some cut stones, shaped them, while others transported them on a wooden sleigh to the base of the pyramid,” described the process of an Egyptologist. He added that then the rock blocks were transferred to higher levels with a ramp made of debris and mud.
Although this method may seem primitive today, it was effective at the time and enabled one of the largest and most precise monuments in human history.
“Great Emptiness” and Micro-Robot: Another puzzle to solve
During a conversation with Matt Beall, Dr. Hawass also mentioned an intriguing exploration project, which is to start at the beginning of next year. Beall – an American entrepreneur and host of the podcast – announced that he would help finance the exploration of the so -called “Big Void” in the Great Pyramid. This space was discovered in 2017, and its exact purpose still remains unknown.
According to Hawass, “great emptiness” is located above the large gallery and is in the size of two trucks. Beall explained that a special robot would be used to examine it, which will have only six millimeters of width. The device will be sent through special tunnels and gaps inside the pyramid to reach the mysterious chamber and provide the first photos of its interior.
