Scholars uncover fresh insights. - Possibility of pyramids' positions being deciphered?
Researchers from the University of Wilmington in North Carolina have made a fascinating discovery about the iconic structures of the past. They believe that these historic landmarks could have been built alongside a long-lost branch of the Nile River. This revelation could finally unravel the centuries-old enigma. Excited by this remarkable find, people worldwide are re-experiencing the magic of antiquity.
A hidden river beneath the desert sands?
To understand this enigma better, the scientists examined satellite images of the area surrounding the pyramids. The foothills span across the western desert plateau, right beside the pyramids, which could be the reason they're located in this narrow, uninviting stretch of desert today.
Interestingly, the researchers found a 64 km stretch of a dried-up riverbed beneath the surface of today's desert. Geophysical investigations and sediment cores confirmed the presence of river sediments and old channels.
Around 4200 years ago, disaster struck. A prolonged drought caused the river to dry up, and the sandy desert buried its bed. What remained were 31 pyramids, including the famous complex at Giza.
The Ahramat branch comes to light
This extinct Nile branch in the desert is known as the "Ahramat Arm." This vital waterway aided the transportation of construction materials. In the scientific journal "Communications Earth & Environment," the researchers write: "Many of the pyramids from the Old and Middle Kingdoms had causeways that connected to this branch and ended with temples in the valley." These might have been harbors along the river.
The team also hypothesizes that the Ahramat arm may have been essential in constructing these monuments. It was active during the same period and functioned as a waterway for moving workers and building materials to the pyramids' construction sites.
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