We all heard the story in school: slaves whipped into submission built the pyramids. It’s a great movie plot. But archaeologists found worker tombs right next to the pyramids. That’s like building your grave next to the company headquarters.
These workers had good food, medical care, and probably a 401k in beer. Beer was like liquid currency back then. You think a slave gets a beer ration? No way. These were skilled laborers who were proud of their work.
It’s the difference between being forced to assemble IKEA furniture for your boss and being paid to build a sweet treehouse. The treehouse gets built better. And that’s what the pyramids are: a massive, ancient treehouse for a dead king.
Pyramid Facts About Building at Janine Moore blog
The “Bro, Look at the Joints” Moment
The most mind-blowing part is the precision. They fit stones together so tightly you can’t slide a piece of paper between them. We struggle to build a flat-pack shelf without a wobble. They did this with copper tools and string.
How? They used a “popping” technique. They’d draw a square, flood it with water, and then chisel down to the water level. Basically, they used a kids’ paddling pool as a leveling tool. It’s genius and also hilarious.
I use a smart phone level app and still end up with a crooked picture frame. They used water in the desert. Let’s just sit with that humility for a second.
