The Great Pyramid of Giza demonstrates the exceptional engineering skill of the Ancient Egyptians – and hold many lessons for their modern counterparts, says Professor Peter Debney
Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only one remains. Despite it being the oldest of all the Wonders, the Great Pyramid of Giza has outlasted the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, and the Temple of Artemis. Unless the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are ever confirmed to exist, the Great Pyramid will retain that crown.
It is truly a testament to the engineering skill of the Ancient Egyptians that the structure is still standing thousands of years later. Though we have made vast leaps in technology over the years, from highly accurate building design software to laser-sharp tooling, we can still learn so much from ancient engineers when it comes to durability.
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