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It is believed Egyptians used many tools and devices that are still in use today.

Ferries

Ramps

Pulleys

Cranes

Ropes

and a lot of man power.

Some believe that the Egyptians even placed their blocks inside giant wooden wheels and rolled them up the ramps. ^_^

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They dragged then on sledges hauled by gangs of slaves. The number of slaves required depended on the size of the stone. For a pyramid stone weighing about 2.5 tons it is estimated that about twenty slaves were required. For an obelisk weighing about 120 tonnes the number increases to about a 1,000. For longer distances heavy stones were placed on barges and floated on the Nile.

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They dragged them on sledges often on prepared causeways. Gangs of slaves tugged on ropes made from papyrus or palm fronds. Oil or water was poured under the blades of the sledge to reduce friction. The number of slaves required depended on the size of the block.

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1. By pushing the heavy object with pulling

2. Using simple lever, chain/rope and pully, rollers, wheels, poles, tacks etc.

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