1759 lithograph by Gouget a French artist showing a possible reconstruction of the method described by Herodotus in his History of the techniques used for building the pyramids of Giza. He asserted that the ancient laborers managed to hoist massive limest
1759 lithograph by Gouget a French artist showing a possible reconstruction of the method described by Herodotus in his History of the techniques used for building the pyramids of Giza. He asserted that the ancient laborers managed to hoist massive limestone blocks forming the monument into place thanks to a system of machines built with short wooden beams.
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