A group of pyramids along the western banks of the Nile River indicates that the area may have once been traversed by a large water channel capable of supporting ambitious projects. "If there are pyramids everywhere in this specific area, there must have been a body of water that transported or facilitated the transportation of stones and a number of workers to these sites in the past," explained the study's author, Dr. Eman Ghoneim.

Ghoneim estimates that its width may be half a kilometer or even more. The width of this ancient water channel is equivalent to the width of the current Nile River. This ancient water channel, known as the Ahramat Branch, passes through 38 different pyramid sites. For further research, the research team plans to analyze soil samples.

Although there is no official confirmation yet, indications suggest that ancient water channels played an important role in the construction of the pyramids. Most of the pyramids have pathways that lead to what is called the Valley Temple. This temple is similar to a harbor or ancient port. And most of these temples are located right on the edge of the newly discovered Ahramat Branch.

"When those branches disappeared, ancient cities and villages of Egypt also vanished, and in fact we have no clue where to find them," said Ghoneim. By following the path of ancient water channels, researchers have a better chance of discovering lost ancient settlements. The research presented at the 13th International Congress of Egyptologists will contribute to a better understanding of the history and heritage of ancient Egypt."