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The inclined plane in the form of a ramp. A sledge with narrow runners which reduced friction. Friction was further reduced by pouring a lubricant such as water or oil under the runners. The motive force was the brute force of thousands of naked slave labourers.

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What 2 stones were used in a pyramid?

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What do you need to built a pyramid?

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How many stones were used to build the main pyramid of Giza?

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Who built the first smooth sided pyramid?

A stepped pyramid was built, then rough limestone facing stones were added, then the facing stones were carefully chiseled to form smooth faces.


Name of architect who built the first step pyramid?

The step pyramid was designed for Pharaoh Djoser by Imhotep.


How do you make an 3-D Egyptian pyramid?

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How did they move the rocks and stones to the pyramid?

Workers likely used wooden sleds, ropes, and levers to move the heavy blocks of stones and rocks to the pyramid construction site. They may have also used ramps and manpower to drag the blocks into place.