How did the Egyptian pyramids get built?

The Egyptian pyramids were constructed by moving and placing millions of limestone and granite blocks with coordinated labor, engineering, and logistics. Workers likely used sledges, levers, ropes, and ramps to transport the stones from quarries to the building site. The Great Pyramid of Giza, built around 2560 BCE, was originally about 146.6 meters tall and remained the tallest human-made structure for nearly 4,000 years. Archaeological evidence suggests many laborers were skilled workers and seasonal crews rather than enslaved prisoners. The exact ramp designs are still debated, but the overall method combined brute force with careful measurement and organization.