A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Eman Ghoneim has revealed a lost branch of the Nile River, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of how the Egyptian pyramids were constructed [1, 2]. The discovery, highlighted at the XIII Congress of Egyptologists earlier this year, indicates that this channel, known as the Ahramat Branch, flowed alongside 38 pyramid complexes [1].
The existence of the Ahramat Branch, which was up to 500 meters wide, likely played a crucial role in determining the location of these pyramid constructions [1, 2]. It would have greatly facilitated the transportation of massive stone blocks and served as a vital communication and supply route for Ancient Egypt's construction endeavors [1, 6].
Dr. Ghoneim's research, utilizing high-resolution satellite imagery analysis, has uncovered a hidden world beneath the surface [1, 3]. The alignment of temples with the ancient riverbed underscores its significance, suggesting that these "valley temples" may have functioned as river ports, seamlessly integrating the pyramids into an extensive logistics network [1, 2]. This finding not only transforms our comprehension of pyramid construction but also paves the way for the discovery of ancient, lost settlements concealed by mud and sand due to the Nile's natural shifts [1, 3]. The Ramal of Ahramat could hold the key to pinpointing these settlements, with combined satellite technology and precision archaeology promising to unearth entire cities that have remained hidden from scientific exploration until now [2, 3].