Probably with those lazy bastards
I'm looking forward to purging all the nasty earth shit in my vessel with a medbed
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
July 27, 2025
Lightning over the Volcano of Water
Have you ever watched a lightning storm in awe? You're not alone. Details of what causes lightning are still being researched, but it is known that inside some clouds, internal updrafts cause collisions between ice and snow that slowly separate charges between cloud tops and bottoms. The rapid electrical discharges that are lightning soon result. Lightning usually takes a jagged course, rapidly heating a thin column of air to about three times the surface temperature of the Sun. The resulting shock wave starts supersonically and decays into the loud sound known as thunder. On average, around the world, about 6,000 lightning bolts occur between clouds and the Earth every minute. Pictured in July 2019 in a two-image composite, lightning stems from communication antennas near the top of Volcán de Agua (Volcano of Water) in Guatemala.
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
https://www.energy-reporters.com/news/nasa-unveils-nuclear-fuel-stronger-than-plutonium-and-scientists-say-were-entering-a-new-age-of-space-dominance/
NASA Unveils Nuclear Fuel Stronger Than Plutonium and Scientists Say “We’re Entering a New Age of Space Dominance”
July 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
NASA is once again pushing the boundaries of space exploration, this time with a groundbreaking development in nuclear fuel technology.
The agency is testing a new type of nuclear fuel that promises to outperform the traditional plutonium-238, potentially revolutionizing the way we power spacecraft destined for the far reaches of our solar system.
This innovative effort is part of NASA’s broader mission to enhance the reliability and longevity of space missions, ensuring that spacecraft can operate efficiently even in the most challenging environments.
As space agencies worldwide race to explore the cosmos, NASA’s latest endeavor could redefine the future of space travel.
Fueling Farther, Cheaper, Longer
Earlier this year, NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland took a significant step forward by collaborating with the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.
Together, they tested a Stirling generator powered by americium-241 heat source simulators.
These simulators mimic the thermal output of americium decay, allowing engineers to evaluate the generator’s performance and reliability without the risks of handling radioactive materials.
The Stirling convertor, unlike conventional heat engines, employs floating pistons without a crankshaft or rotating bearings.
This design enables the generator to operate continuously for decades with minimal wear. A remarkable feature of the Stirling generator is its ability to continue producing power even if one convertor fails.
This reliability is crucial for missions that cannot afford power losses in deep space.
Salvatore Oriti, a mechanical engineer at Glenn, emphasized the swift progress made from concept to prototype, highlighting the synergy between NASA and the University of Leicester.
The successful performance and efficiency tests have paved the way for developing a next-generation testbed aimed at lower mass and higher fidelity, prepared for environmental testing.
If successful, americium-241 could expand NASA’s power options for missions to the outer solar system, where sunlight is scarce and reliability is paramount.
Power That Outlasts Decades
NASA’s focus on americium-241 comes at a time when the demand for long-lived, compact, and efficient power systems is greater than ever.
This need is not only for robotic spacecraft but also for future crewed missions and lunar surface operations.
With a half-life of 432 years, americium-241 offers a compelling alternative to plutonium-238, which is more expensive and difficult to produce at scale.
The collaboration between NASA and the University of Leicester builds on years of development by the European Space Agency.
The Glenn team is working on the next version of the testbed, aiming for a design that is lighter, more efficient, and capable of withstanding the environmental extremes of launch and space travel.
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Upcoming tests will subject the system to vibration, thermal cycling, and vacuum conditions, ensuring it can endure the rigors of real-world missions.
If fully realized, americium-fueled Stirling generators could power science instruments, landers, or small surface habitats in environments where sunlight is weak or unreliable, such as the permanently shadowed craters of the Moon or the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn.
Expanding the Horizons of Space Exploration
The potential of americium-241 as a power source for deep space missions is immense. Its ability to provide long-lasting, reliable power could enable spacecraft to venture farther into the solar system than ever before.
This capability is essential for exploring regions where solar power is not feasible due to distance from the Sun or other environmental factors.
NASA’s innovative approach to testing and developing this new fuel source reflects its commitment to advancing space exploration technologies.
By partnering with international research institutions, NASA is leveraging global expertise to overcome the challenges of space travel.
The successful implementation of americium-241 could set a new standard for powering future space missions, enhancing the capabilities of both robotic and human explorers.
The Future of Space Power
The development of americium-241 as a nuclear fuel source represents a significant leap forward in the quest for sustainable and efficient space power solutions.
The ongoing research and testing efforts by NASA and its partners are crucial for addressing the growing demand for power systems that can support long-duration missions.
As space exploration endeavors become more ambitious, the need for reliable and long-lasting energy sources will only increase.
By focusing on innovations like the americium-fueled Stirling generator, NASA is paving the way for future missions that could unlock the mysteries of the outer solar system and beyond.
These advancements not only promise to enhance our understanding of the universe but also inspire new generations of scientists and engineers to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
As NASA continues to explore the potential of americium-241 and other advanced technologies, the future of space exploration looks brighter than ever.
How will these innovations shape the next frontier of human discovery in the cosmos?
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Mediterranean Ablaze: NASA Maps Reveal Widespread Wildfires
27.07.2025 16:30
A harrowing image emerges from NASA’s satellite monitoring system, which currently shows wildfires raging across the entire Mediterranean basin.
Each red dot on NASA’s map marks the location of an active blaze—creating a sea of red from Southern Europe to North Africa.
The last few days have been the hottest of this summer so far, and the satellite imagery reveals an unprecedented environmental shockwave.
From Greece to Spain, and from southern France to Cyprus, the scale of devastation is stark. The Mediterranean, as captured from space, appears to be on fire.
A Region Engulfed in Flames
The satellite data underscores the widespread impact of the fires, which are not limited to Europe.
Turkey, the Balkans, and North Africa are all facing significant fire outbreaks, with the worst-hit areas including Italy and several Balkan nations.
In Greece, multiple wildfire fronts remain active, particularly in Evia, Kythera, Messinia, and Chania. Of particular concern is the island of Kythera, where NASA’s satellite imagery reveals the full extent of the fire’s spread.
As emergency crews continue to battle the blazes on the ground, the view from above offers a sobering perspective: the Mediterranean is burning—and the crisis shows no signs of abating.
https://www.tovima.com/climate/mediterranean-ablaze-nasa-maps-reveal-widespread-wildfires/
https://www.tovima.com/society/extreme-wildfire-risk-across-11-regions-in-greece-on-sunday/
July 27, 2005: NASA grounds the space shuttles
July 27, 2025
During its July 26, 2005, launch, cameras captured a large piece of foam falling from space shuttle Discovery’s fuel tank.
Since the Columbia disaster two years prior – the break-up of the shuttle on entry and the deaths of the seven crewmembers – had been caused by foam hitting the wing and rupturing a heat shield, NASA announced on July 27 that it would be grounding all shuttle flights until the foam issue was resolved.
A year of intensive investigation followed. The foam shedding was a known flaw of the space shuttles, and ultimately, several possible reasons were defined, rather than one specific cause.
But NASA began enhanced testing and inspection procedures as a result, as well as vetting in-space shuttle examination and repair techniques.
The space shuttle program was also put on a path toward imminent retirement, ending in 2011.
https://www.astronomy.com/today-in-the-history-of-astronomy/july-27-2005-nasa-grounds-the-space-shuttles/
NOAA Officials Who Led ‘Sharpiegate’ Inquiry on Leave
Jul 25, 2025 | 6:18 PM
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has placed two veteran officials on leave this week for different reasons, the agency confirmed to media outlets on Friday.
Jeff Dillen, who was serving as deputy general counsel, and Stephen Volz, assistant administrator at NOAA’s Satellite and Information Service, led the 2020 “Sharpiegate” investigation of NOAA’s acting administrator at the time, Neil Jacobs.
Jacobs is set to have his confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee next week to be NOAA’s next administrator.
But NOAA communications director Kim Doster told CNN and Politico on Friday that “Sharpiegate” did not come into play for either official being placed on leave Thursday.
“Mr. Dillen was placed on administrative leave by the department’s senior career attorney pending a review of performance issues over the past several weeks,” Doster told the outlets.
“Separately, Dr. Volz was placed on administrative leave on an unrelated matter.”
CNN reported that a letter sent by acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm informed Volz he was being placed on leave amid an inquiry into his “recent conduct.”
Jacobs, who led NOAA from 2018 to 2021, was officially censured for bowing to political pressure and misleading the public about a hurricane forecast.
At issue was President Donald Trump, using a Sharpie, modified a National Weather Service forecast in a prediction that Hurricane Dorian would hit Alabama in 2019. It didn’t.
Volz and Dillen led the investigation of Jacobs and another official and found them to have violated NOAA’s scientific integrity policy for supporting Trump’s hand-drawn modification.
Volz is the second-highest civilian employee at NOAA and its longest-serving assistant administrator, according to CNN. Volz’s work now falls to Irene Parker, a confidante of Jacobs’s, according to the report.
Hundreds of probationary employees were laid off from NOAA in February as part of cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency.
NOAA last month said it expects to cut 17% more of its full-time workforce in 2026, from 12,000 to 10,000 employees.
https://www.wtma.com/2025/07/25/noaa-officials-who-led-sharpiegate-inquiry-on-leave/
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/25/noaa-places-two-veteran-officials-on-leave-00477226
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites into a polar orbit
July 26, 2025
Update July 26, 12:56 a.m.: The Falcon 9 booster landed on the droneship.
SpaceX launched another 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit onboard a Falcon 9 rocket flying from Vandenberg Space Force Base Saturday night.
The Starlink 17-2 mission took a southerly trajectory as the rocket soared from Space Launch Complex 4 East. It will deploy the satellites into a polar orbit to bolster internet service in the world’s polar regions.
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 9:31 p.m. PDT (12:31 a.m. EDT / 0431 UTC).
SpaceX used the Falcon 9 first stage booster with the tail number B1075, which made its 19th trip to space and back. Its previous missions included the Transporter-11 rideshare, SARah-2 and 15 batches of Starlink satellites.
Nearly 8.5 minutes after liftoff, B1075 landed on the droneship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You,’ positioned in the Pacific Ocean. This was the 142nd landing for this vessel and the 481st booster landing to date for SpaceX.
The mission comes as the company readies its third and final, planned astronaut mission of the year, which is set to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday at the earliest.
The four members of that mission, dubbed Crew-11, arrived in the Sunshine State Saturday afternoon ahead of a launch rehearsal scheduled for Monday.
https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/07/26/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-rocket-from-vandenberg-sfb/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3fte4TcSC4
BSA joins space exploration and lunar technologies symposium
Last Updated: 04:06 PM
Manama, July 27 (BNA): Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim Al Aseeri, CEO of The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), participated in a specialised symposium titled "The Future of Space Exploration and Lunar Technologies," organised by Intuitive Machines company with support from Advanced Space company.
The symposium followed the historic lunar landing of Intuitive Machines’ "Odysseus" spacecraft in February, marking the first private sector developed spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon.
The company is currently preparing its second mission and recently secured a $4.8 billion contract from NASA to provide lunar communication and navigation services under the Artemis programme.
Dr. Al Aseeri highlighted the significance of the event, which featured keynote speaker Steve Altemus, Co-Founder and CEO of Intuitive Machines and former Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Centre.
He emphasised the importance of such gatherings in exploring the future of advanced lunar exploration, particularly as commercial companies increasingly lead progress in collaboration with government agencies.
He noted Bahrain’s commitment to the Artemis Accords and to strengthening global space partnerships in line with its strategic goals and Vision 2030.
The symposium focused on four key themes: The future of lunar exploration and emerging technologies, the role of the private sector in supporting space programs, the challenges and opportunities of lunar infrastructure development, and international collaboration within the Artemis programme.
BSA’s participation supports its goals to boost global collaboration, follow lunar tech developments, and advance Bahrain’s space programme.
https://www.bna.bh/en/National/BSAjoinsspaceexplorationandlunartechnologiessymposium.aspx
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/new-wave-of-curiosity-about-space-among-children-over-200-space-startups-have-come-up-pm-modi/article69861558.ece
New wave of curiosity about space among children; over 200 space startups have come up: PM Modi
Updated - July 27, 2025 at 04:38 PM.
Hailing astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return from ISS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said a new wave of curiosity about space among children has awakened and noted that today more than 200 startups have come up in the space sector alone.
In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said the path to a developed India in 2047 passes through self-reliance and the biggest basis of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is 'vocal for local'.
The prime minister noted that during the last few weeks, be it sports, science or culture, a lot has happened that every Indian is proud of.
"Recently, there was a lot of talk in the country over Shubhanshu Shukla's return from Space. As soon as Shubhanshu landed safely on Earth, people jumped with joy; a wave of happiness rippled through every heart.
The entire country was filled with pride," Modi said.
"I remember, when Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed in August 2023, a new ambience was created in the country. A new curiosity also arose among children about science, about space.
Little children now say, we will also go to Space; we will also land on the moon - we will become space scientists," he said.
Talking about the INSPIRE-MANAK Abhiyan, Modi said this is a campaign to promote innovation among children.
"In this, five children are selected from each school. Each child brings up a new idea. So far, lakhs of children have joined this, and after Chandrayaan-3, their number has doubled," he said.
Noting that Space start-ups are also growing rapidly in the country, Modi said five years ago, there were fewer than 50 start-ups, but today, there are more than 200, just in the space sector.
Modi said that in the 21st-century India, science is progressing with renewed energy.
"A few days ago, our students won medals in the International Chemistry Olympiad. Devesh Pankaj, Sandeep Kuchi, Debdutt Priyadarshi and Ujjwal Kesari, all four of them, brought glory to India.
India has strengthened its image in the world of Mathematics as well. In the International Mathematical Olympiad held in Australia, our students won three gold, two silver and one bronze medal," he said.
The prime minister pointed out that next month, the Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad is going to be held in Mumbai. This will be the biggest Olympiad to date, he noted.
The prime minister also hailed the development of UNESCO recognising 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites.
"Eleven forts in Maharashtra; one in Tamil Nadu. Each fort has a chapter of history attached to it. Every stone is a testimony to a historical event… Salher Fort, where the Mughals were defeated, Shivneri, where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born.
A fort that is unbreachable for the enemy. Khanderi Fort is an amazing fort built in the middle of the sea," he said.
"The enemy wanted to stop him, but Shivaji Maharaj made the impossible possible.
Pratapgarh Fort, where Afzal Khan was defeated, the echo of that saga still remains entrenched in the walls of the fort. Vijaydurg, which had secret tunnels, is proof of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's farsightedness.
I visited Raigad a few years ago… bowed in front of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue. This experience will stay with me all my life," Modi said.
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He recalled that on August 11, 1908, in a jail in Bihar's Muzaffarpur city, an 18-year-old youth was paying the price for expressing his patriotism against the British.
"Inside the jail, British officers were preparing to hang a young man. There was no fear on the face of that youth; rather, it was full of pride.
The very pride that those who die for their country feel. That brave, courageous youth was Khudiram Bose. At the age of just 18, he showed such courage that it shook the whole country," Modi said.
He said the month of August is therefore the month of revolution.
He noted that August 1 is the death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and during the same month, on August 8, the 'Quit India Movement' began under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
"Then comes the 15th of August, our Independence Day… we remember our freedom fighters, get inspired by them, but friends, the pain of the Partition of the country is also associated with our independence.
That is why we observe the 14th of August as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'," he said.
Modi also said that another revolution started on August 7, 1905, which was the Swadeshi Movement that lent a new energy to local products.
"To commemorate that, the country celebrates 'National Handloom Day' on the 7th of August every year. This year, 7th August marks the completion of 10 years of 'National Handloom Day'.
Just like our Khadi gave new strength to the freedom movement during the freedom struggle, today, when the country is moving towards becoming a developed India, the textile sector is turning out to be the strength of the country," he said.
"Textile is not just a sector of India. It is an example of our cultural diversity.
Today, the textile and apparel market is growing very fast, and the most beautiful thing about this development is that women from villages, designers from cities, elderly weavers and our youth who have begun start-ups are all taking it forward together," Modi said.
Noting that today, more than 3,000 textile start-ups are active in India, Modi said many start-ups have lent global height to India's handloom identity.
"The path to a developed India in 2047 passes through self-reliance, and the biggest basis of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is - 'vocal for local'.
Buy and sell only those things that are made in India, in which an Indian has shed sweat. This should be our resolve," he asserted.
He said sometimes a task comes across as impossible to some people, but when the country comes together on one thought, even the impossible becomes possible.
"'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the biggest example of this. Soon, this mission will complete 11 years. But, its strength and its need are still the same," he said.
In these 11 years, 'Swachh Bharat Mission' has become a mass movement, and people consider it their duty, and this is real public participation, Modi said.
"The Swachh Survey conducted every year, has lifted this feeling further. This year, more than 4500 cities and towns of the country joined it. More than 15 crore people participated in it.
This is not an ordinary number. This is the voice of Swachh Bharat," he said.
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Joe Rogan Pyramid Claims Trashed by Archeologist
Jul 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM EDT
Zahi Hawass, a prominent Egyptologist and former Egyptian minister of antiquities, has hit out at Joe Rogan over claims about the Egyptian pyramids during an interview with The New York Post, following his own appearance on Rogan's podcast.
Newsweek has reached out to Hawass via an online contact form and to a representative for Rogan via email for comment.
The Context
The two-hour episode of Joe Rogan's podcast on ancient Egypt aired on May 14 and has also been viewed by over a million people on YouTube.
Hawass cited detailed archaeological evidence supporting the view that massive monuments such as the Great Pyramid of Giza were built by ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago and rejected theories that others—for instance, aliens—could have built them.
Rogan later called Hawass a "closed-minded fellow that's been in charge of gatekeeping all of the knowledge."
He added that the episode "might have been the worst podcast I've ever done, but maybe a good one too."
What To Know
On Thursday, Hawass told the New York Post, :" It was the worst interview he ever did in his life. Well, I'm telling you this. I want you to print this. It was the worst interview I've ever done in my life."
He added that Rogan "wouldn't listen to the evidence I was giving him!" A week after Hawass' appearance on his show, Rogan mocked Hawass and weighed in again on skeptical theories over who built the pyramids.
When asked about being willing to consider "aliens as co-architects", Hawass told the Post :"If aliens built the pyramids, there would be something in the ground.
I have been excavating in Egypt for decades, and I've found nothing to indicate anything but human activity. But you have someone like Joe Rogan."
Hawass, who has been on a lecture tour across the U.S., which has drawn large crowds, said that Rogan was talking about the research from the Khafre project, which used Synthetic Aperture Radar tomography, and suggested the presence of massive vertical shafts beneath the Khafre pyramid.
Hawass has repeatedly dismissed the research that said that there was an underground city beneath the Pyramids of Giza as "fake news."
In March, a group of Italian researchers who were looking into the Giza necropolis, said that they had discovered what they called "vertical cylinders," 2,000 feet below ground.
These findings were made public through a scientific paper and have been widely shared online. The study had not been peer-reviewed.
Hawass told the New York Post: "When you do an interview with a person, you expect this person to do their homework.
When I talked to Piers Morgan, he did his homework. Joe Rogan did not do his homework."
What People Are Saying
Zahi Hawass previously told Newsweek: "The man clearly has an agenda aimed at denying that Egyptians built the pyramids.
At the very least, that's nonsense. I didn't let him push that narrative—I responded with all the evidence. He produced a podcast about the pyramids featuring Zahi Hawass, but he didn't even read."
Joe Rogan mockingly told Aaron Rodgers on The Joe Rogan Experience episode of May 21: "He's discovered everything, basically. He's the best."
https://www.newsweek.com/zahi-hawass-egypt-pyramids-joe-rogan-archeology-2103581
https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/lifestyle/dr-zahi-hawass-hits-back-at-joe-rogan-didnt-do-his-homework/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4dbLZTJjZY (Joe Rogan Experience #2321 - Dr. Zahi Hawass May 14, 2025)
https://www.youtube.com/@trevorgrassi
https://www.msn.com/en-ie/money/other/archaeologists-uncover-evidence-of-high-tech-machines-used-by-ancient-egyptians-to-build-the-pyramids-thousands-of-years-ahead-of-their-time/ar-AA1JhJoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLwsCDqZ7Hc
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0306690
Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of High-Tech Machines Used by Ancient Egyptians to Build the Pyramids—Thousands of Years Ahead of Their Time
July 25, 2025
This new theory comes from a team of French researchers, led by Xavier Landreau, who published their findings in PLOS ONE.
Their research suggests that the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built around 2680 BC, was constructed with the help of water-powered engineering.
Let’s take a deeper dive into this exciting theory and what it could mean for our understanding of ancient Egyptian technology.
Hydraulic Lifts Over Ramps
For over a century, historians and archaeologists have agreed that the Egyptian pyramids were built using ramps—large mudbrick structures that allowed workers to haul massive stone blocks into place.
But Landreau’s team challenges this idea with a bold new theory: the construction of the pyramids may have involved a hydraulic lift system powered by water.
Their research found evidence of an advanced system that could have raised the blocks from the core of the pyramid.
The theory hinges on the idea that rather than lifting stones up steep ramps, the Egyptians might have floated them up using hydraulic pressure.
This “volcano construction” technique, as they call it, would have involved lifting the stones using water to create buoyancy inside the pyramid’s central shafts, allowing blocks to be placed with great precision.
The team’s investigation focused on several features of the Saqqara Plateau, where the Step Pyramid stands.
They looked at topography, hydrology, and even satellite imagery, which led them to suggest that ancient Egyptians could have harnessed water from nearby wadis (ephemeral streams) to power these hydraulic systems.
The Hydraulic Components: Gisr el-Mudir and the Dry Moat
A crucial part of this theory is the Gisr el-Mudir structure, a massive enclosure west of the pyramid that has puzzled archaeologists for years.
The researchers propose that this structure wasn’t just a ceremonial or decorative feature, but rather a functional check dam designed to trap sediment and manage water flow.
By regulating the flow of water from the nearby Abusir Wadi, the enclosure could have ensured a steady supply of water to power the hydraulic system used to lift the stones.
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This theory gains further support from the Dry Moat that surrounds the pyramid. Originally thought to be purely symbolic, the moat may have been an active water filtration system, helping to clean the water before it was used in the pyramid’s construction.
By examining the structure of the moat and the presence of deep rock-cut compartments, the team concludes that it may have functioned as part of a larger water management system, controlling both the water quality and its flow to the pyramid’s central shafts.
Together, these structures suggest that water wasn’t just a passive part of the environment in ancient Egypt—it may have been a crucial part of the engineering tools used to build the monumental pyramids.
The Evolution of Egyptian Hydraulic Engineering
Egyptians were no strangers to hydraulic engineering. They mastered the art of using waterways for irrigation, transportation, and even for lifting heavy objects, such as transporting large stone blocks via barges.
However, the discovery of a hydraulic lift system within the Step Pyramid suggests that their technological prowess may have been even greater than we realized.
Landreau and his team argue that this form of hydraulic engineering would have been far ahead of its time, potentially predating any known water-lifting technology by thousands of years.
If proven true, this would add a remarkable layer to our understanding of ancient Egyptian innovation, showing how the Egyptians may have developed technology far ahead of its time.
The findings also suggest that the pyramid builders could have achieved extraordinary levels of precision, which is evident in the meticulously crafted stone blocks and theinternal architecture of the Step Pyramid.
The shafts and tunnels inside the pyramid display an alignment and level of precision that would have been nearly impossible to achieve without advanced planning tools and construction techniques.
Unanswered Questions and the Need for Further Exploration
While the hydraulic lift theory is exciting, it remains unconfirmed.
The absence of King Djoser’s remains inside the pyramid and the lack of typical funerary inscriptions fuel speculation that the pyramid may have served a more practical, perhaps even mechanical, purpose than initially thought.
If the hydraulic lift system theory holds up, it could reshape the historical understanding of pyramid construction and possibly explain some of the architectural anomalies within the Step Pyramid complex.
The researchers call for more excavations, particularly around the connections between the Dry Moat, Gisr el-Mudir, and the pyramid’s internal shafts.
These excavations could provide more concrete evidence to support the idea that hydraulic systems played a significant role in pyramid construction.
As the research into these ancient technologies continues, we may find that the pyramids were built not only with human ingenuity and determination but also with thehelp of water—a resource that, in ancient Egypt, was likely seen as both a gift and a tool for monumental achievements.
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