Archaeologists have identified segments of a 64-km-long extinct branch of the river Nile, which they name the Ahramat Branch, running at the foothills of the Western Desert Plateau, where the majority of the ancient Egyptian pyramids lie.
Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile River that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments.
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Lost branch of Nile may help solve mystery of construction of Egyptian pyramids aa.com.tr - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from aa.com.tr Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
For centuries, people have been captivated by the enigma of how the Egyptian pyramids were constructed. Theories have ranged from the use of elaborate causeways to the involvement of extraterrestrial beings. Now, scientists have unearthed evidence supporting a new theory centered around a long-lost branch of the Nile River, which would have run alongside 31…