How were the great pyramids of Giza built? This is a question that's been asked for a long time. The answers have been ranging from those based on the best available evidence to the more far-out ideas. Among those there are suggestions that such precision and scale could only be the work of extraterrestrial intervention. But what do the most recent archaeological discoveries and scientific experiments tell us? This time we delve into the true ingenuity behind these monumental structures. The pseudo-historical narratives often propose that the pyramids' advanced engineering and astronomical alignments are beyond human capability. Yet, a closer examination of historical records, architectural techniques, and archaeological findings reveals a different story. Come with and find out how the pyramids at Giza where built. In this episode: The Orion Constellation Theory Construction Insights Materials and Methods Ramp Theories and Labor Techniques Mysteries and Misunderstandings Links: * Episode page [https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-56-pyramids-solved] * More episodes on pyramids and stone technology: Not since Sneferu - Pyramid building 101 [https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-53-not-since-sneferu.html], Power of the Obelisk [https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-50-power-of-the-obelisks.html], The non-mystery of Puma Punku and Tiwanaku [https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-45-pumapunku-tiwanaku.html] Digging up Ancient Aliens on the web: * Website [https://diggingupancientaliens.com/] * Email [[email protected]] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/] * Twitter [https://twitter.com/DUAncientAliens] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/digging_up_ancient_aliens/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7oHt82IYXWd2R5Jlaz8cg] Support the show: * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/diggingupancientaliens] * Become a APN member [https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/hq-downloads] Music The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur [https://open.spotify.com/album/73sgPADkvej5pm3lyBkJA0?si=hHgMP5C6RtGWNXM9C2R53A], and the outro is named "Folie hatt" by Trallskruv [https://open.spotify.com/track/1X5dctoVNJoPppnlNmXH1e?si=e8a272c135ed4093]. ArchPodNet * APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com [https://www.archpodnet.com/] * APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet * APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet * APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet * Tee Public Store [https://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724] Affiliates * Motion: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion * Liquid I.V. Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed to save 20% off anything you order.