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Most of the pyramid was made from limestone blocks cut from quarries close to the pyramid site. For example, the blocks on the Great Pyramid at Gizeh weighed approximately 2.5 tons (2545kg) each. It was normal practice to load these blocks onto sledges. A gang of about 20 slaves tugging on ropes made from papyrus reeds dragged the sledge along a causeway laid with planks. Water or oil was poured in front of the blades to help them slide better.

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