Once the planning was done, it was time to get started with the construction! The workers would quarry and transport massive stone blocks, some weighing as much as 2.5 tons, to the construction site. It's like trying to move a huge couch up a staircase, but instead of a few friends, they had thousands of workers using simple yet effective tools made of copper and wood.
The pyramid's core was built using limestone and granite blocks, some of which were cut with incredible precision to fit together like a giant puzzle. The smooth exterior was covered in highly polished white limestone to create a shining, reflective surface that could be seen from a distance. It's like trying to get the perfect facade for your dream home, but on a much larger scale!
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