The Truth About the Great Pyramid: Who Really Built It? The Discovery That Rewrites History

For centuries it has been shrouded in mystery, legend and speculation. The Great Pyramid of Giza , an enduring symbol of ancient Egypt , has attracted historians, archaeologists and dreamers from all over the world. But now, a team led by the distinguished Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass has made a discovery that promises to radically change everything we thought we knew: the pyramid was not built by slaves , as often handed down by Greek tradition, but by highly skilled workers , well paid and well fed, organized with rigor and extraordinary skill.

Among tombs, forgotten ramps and traces of abundant meals, the authentic story of those who gave shape to one of the wonders of the ancient world re-emerges, revealing not only how it was built, but also who the real creators of this architectural prodigy were .

Goodbye to the myth of slaves, who were the builders of the pyramid

Forget the images of thousands of slaves in chains. According to new discoveries by Dr. Hawass, the Great Pyramid was built by approximately 10,000 workers , all paid and organized with precise roles. Some tombs recently discovered in Egypt , located in the southern area of ​​the Giza complex, bear fascinating titles such as “superintendent of the side of the pyramid” or “craftsman”, demonstrating the meticulous and hierarchical organization that governed the construction site.

But that's not all: the myth of bread and onion as the only food has also been debunked. The excavations have brought to light thousands of animal bones . Analysis carried out by a team from the University of Chicago have established that 11 cattle and 33 goats were slaughtered every day to feed the workers. A diet that, according to Hawass, was sufficient to support an entire community of professional workers. A complex food system , designed to maintain a high level of productivity and health of the men engaged in the most monumental undertaking of antiquity.

Construction Techniques: The Hidden Ramp and the Forgotten Quarry

Along with the discovery of the workers, a fundamental piece of the mystery of the construction techniques also emerges. One of the enigmas that has fascinated generations concerns how the colossal blocks of stone were transported. Dr. Hawass and his team have identified traces of a ramp made of rubble and mud that started from the southwest side of the pyramid and directly connected the site to the nearby limestone deposit, just 300 meters away. This is where the stone used for the structure was quarried.

Although dismantled centuries ago, the ramp has left clear signs at a site called C2, where researchers have found remains of sand, mud and stones, probably part of the ancient transport system. A revolutionary discovery, which confirms the hypothesis of an ingenious method of lifting , made with local resources and advanced knowledge.

But the exploration doesn't stop there. Dr. Hawass has announced a new expedition, funded by podcaster Matt Beall , which will see a robot sent inside the pyramid for the first time in history, to delve even deeper into the mysteries hidden in its most secret chambers.

From myth to science, the truth about the Great Pyramid begins to emerge with force. A work that was not the result of oppression, but of ingenuity, organization and dedication , capable of still surprising and inspiring the world today.