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Ancient Egyptians May Have Built a Dam Near the Red Pyramid

Updated 2026-08-05 11:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Archaeologists suggest that large structures near the Red Pyramid may be remnants of an ancient dam, indicating the use of water in construction projects by the Egyptians.

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Ancient Egyptians may have built a massive dam near the Red Pyramid

Large structures near the Red Pyramid may be the remnants of a major dam, suggesting that the Egyptians used water to help power their construction projects

2026-08-05 11:04 UTC