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The pyramids of Giza are old. Insanely old. They reigned as the tallest human-made structures on Earth for the majority of recorded history. Because of this, there have been countless theories as to how they were built, everything from water systems to aliens. But today, I’m going to make the argument that the pyramids were, in fact, not that complicated. No aliens required.
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LINKS LINKS LINKS
youtube.com/watch?v=h5kWDOuY2Uo
cnn.com/travel/article/giza-pyramids-ramp-scli-intl/index.html
popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a70853356/mystery-of-the-great-pyramid
openculture.com/2026/02/were-the-egyptian-pyramids-not-built-up-but-carved-down.html
medium.com/@bp_64302/new-theory-on-how-the-pyramids-were-built-the-porter-douglas-counterweight-e990a79fcbd7
pbs.org/newshour/science/how-cosmic-rays-spotted-a-hidden-void-within-the-great-pyramid-and-why-we-still-dont-know-whats-inside
thevintagenews.com/2016/09/06/the-great-pyramid-of-giza-was-once-covered-in-highly-polished-white-limestone-before-it-was-removed-to-build-mosques-and-fortresses
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/pyramid
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ScanPyramids
ancientegyptonline.co.uk/kingschambergp
pymd.com/Great-Pyramid-Cheops.htm
pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/khufuunflo.html
jp.pinterest.com/pin/2744449763558406
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemiunu#/media/File:Statue-of-Hemiun.jpg
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Pyramids Are Easy
2:37 - Competing Theories
7:14 - My Theory
9:30 - What’s In the Great Pyramid
12:56 - No Evidence
16:44 - Sponsor - Storyblocks
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The pyramids of Giza are old. Insanely old. They reigned as the tallest human-made structures on Earth for the majority of recorded history. Because of this, there have been countless theories as to how they were built, everything from water systems to aliens. But today, I’m going to make the argument that the pyramids were, in fact, not that complicated. No aliens required.
Here's DamiWan's video on the Cannibalization Theory:
youtube.com/watch?v=h5kWDOuY2Uo
And check out the History for Granite channel!
youtube.com/@UCDWboBDVnIsGdYSK3KUO0hQ
Additional footage from the Anyextee YouTube channel
youtube.com/Anyextee
Want to support the channel? Here's how:
Patreon: patreon.com/answerswithjoe
Channel Memberships: youtube.com/channel/UC-2YHgc363EdcusLIBbgxzg/join
T-Shirts & Merch: laughsmarter.com
Book of Mysteries: https://a.co/d/0gRx0qvM
Documentary: nebula.tv/oldestnewest
Check out my 2nd channel, Joe Scott TMI:
youtube.com/channel/UCqi721JsXlf0wq3Z_cNA_Ew
And my podcast channel, Conversations With Joe:
youtube.com/channel/UCJzc7TiJ2nnuyJkUpOZ8RKA
You can listen to my podcast, Conversations With Joe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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LINKS LINKS LINKS
youtube.com/watch?v=h5kWDOuY2Uo
cnn.com/travel/article/giza-pyramids-ramp-scli-intl/index.html
popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a70853356/mystery-of-the-great-pyramid
openculture.com/2026/02/were-the-egyptian-pyramids-not-built-up-but-carved-down.html
medium.com/@bp_64302/new-theory-on-how-the-pyramids-were-built-the-porter-douglas-counterweight-e990a79fcbd7
pbs.org/newshour/science/how-cosmic-rays-spotted-a-hidden-void-within-the-great-pyramid-and-why-we-still-dont-know-whats-inside
thevintagenews.com/2016/09/06/the-great-pyramid-of-giza-was-once-covered-in-highly-polished-white-limestone-before-it-was-removed-to-build-mosques-and-fortresses
https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/pyramid
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ScanPyramids
ancientegyptonline.co.uk/kingschambergp
pymd.com/Great-Pyramid-Cheops.htm
pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/khufuunflo.html
jp.pinterest.com/pin/2744449763558406
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemiunu#/media/File:Statue-of-Hemiun.jpg
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Pyramids Are Easy
2:37 - Competing Theories
7:14 - My Theory
9:30 - What’s In the Great Pyramid
12:56 - No Evidence
16:44 - Sponsor - Storyblocks
