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Wadi Dahshur
Coverage of Wadi Dahshur in the Nexus archive.
- Ancient Egyptians may have built a massive dam near the Red Pyramid
Two large structures near Egypt's Red Pyramid may be remnants of an ancient dam, challenging prior assumptions about their use as construction ramps. Researchers suggest the dam system managed floods and redirected water to aid pyramid construction, indicating advanced engineering and water control by ancient Egyptians.