Hydraulic Lifting Mechanisms in Old Kingdom Pyramid Construction: A Feasibility Study of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

This paper investigates the hypothesis that the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed using a hydraulic lifting system. Based on archaeological findings such as internal voids, mineral deposits, and material residues, a theoretical engineering model is developed. Using principles of hydrostatics and classical mechanics, the feasibility of lifting multi-ton stone blocks via water-driven systems is evaluated.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-04-11
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19509526
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Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
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Hydraulic Lifting Mechanisms in Old Kingdom Pyramid Construction: A Feasibility Study of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Samer Odeh
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Ancient Egypt and Archaeology
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Hydraulic Lifting Mechanisms in Old Kingdom Pyramid Construction: A Feasibility Study of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Samer Odeh
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This paper investigates the hypothesis that the Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed using a hydraulic lifting system. Based on archaeological findings such as internal voids, mineral deposits, and material residues, a theoretical engineering model is developed. Using principles of hydrostatics and classical mechanics, the feasibility of lifting multi-ton stone blocks via water-driven systems is evaluated.

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Hydraulic Lifting Mechanisms in Old Kingdom Pyramid Construction: A Feasibility Study of the Great Pyramid of Giza. — Samer Odeh · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS