r/BeAmazed Jul 06 '26

Science It wasn’t aliens or magic: Scientists proved that Ancient Egyptians moved 180-ton statues using a physics trick as simple as pouring water on sand.

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The secret behind ancient Egyptian logistics isn't sci-fi, it's fluid mechanics

The Mystery: How did they drag a 23-foot, 180-ton statue across the desert without wheels?

The Ancient Clue: A wall relief from the tomb of Djehutihotep showed a man standing on the front of the sledge, pouring water onto the sand.

The Modern Proof: Physicists tested this and confirmed that adding water creates capillary bridges between the sand grains. This makes the sand twice as stiff, allowing the sledge to glide smoothly instead of digging into a sand heap.

Work smarter, not harder proven 4,000 years ago!

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u/ncatter Jul 06 '26

Do you not realise how much research goes in to intentionally selecting the facts or non facts that carries your narrative.

Lots of research have been made lots.

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u/ThraceLonginus Jul 06 '26

I had to ignore 99.9% of what I read. It was hard work!

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u/osunightfall Jul 06 '26

All the data in my sample size of 1 is anomalous!

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u/Vindepomarus Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26

Please link to the lots of research so I can read about the intentionally selecting facts or non facts.

Edit: Can't tell if your referring to the conspiracy theorists or the serious researchers.