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How were the ancient Egyptian pyramids built?

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There are many different theories on how the pyramids were built: a long straight ramp, an external spiral ramp, an internal spiral ramp, they were made of locally made concrete, and of course aliens.

Here is a look at six of the most popular theories:

http://www.talkingpyramids.com/how-were-the-egyptian-pyramids-built/

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