Lost Nile Branch Reveals Secrets of Pyramid Construction

Archaeologists identify the Ahramat Branch, a now-extinct Nile waterway, as a crucial transportation route for building materials to ancient Egyptian pyramids.

• The Ahramat Branch, a 64-km-long extinct Nile river branch, was discovered near major pyramid sites.
• This waterway likely facilitated the transport of workmen and construction materials for Old and Middle Kingdom pyramids.
• Researchers used satellite imagery, geophysical surveys, and sediment cores to confirm the branch's existence.
• The discovery highlights the Nile's historical role as a key transportation and cultural artery in ancient Egypt.
• Future research on other extinct Nile branches could aid in the preservation and understanding of Egyptian cultural heritage.

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