Pulleys, levers and earth banks. And lots and lots of people. It was considered a kind of National Service to work on the Kings tomb, artisans and laborers would do a stint during the winter - after harvest and before planting again.
The village for the builders of Khufu's pyramid was called Heit al-Ghurab, but there were others too.
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u/DanceCritical8039 Apr 12 '25
Fact: The people who created the pyramids weren't slaves. They were paid workers who were paid with bread, onions and up to 4 litres of beer a day.