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There have been varying alternative theories proposed regarding the Pyramid's  construction techniques. Most accepted construction theories are based on the idea that it was built by moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging and lifting them into place. The disagreements center on the method by which the stones were conveyed and placed. In addition to the many theories as to the techniques involved, there are also disagreements as to the kind of workforce that was used. One theory, suggested by the [[Greeks]], posits that [[slaves]] were forced to work until the pyramid was done. This theory is no longer accepted in the modern era, however. Egyptologists believe that the Great Pyramid was built by tens of thousands of skilled workers who camped near the pyramids and worked for a salary or as a form of paying taxes until the construction was completed. The worker's cemeteries were discovered in 1990 by archaeologists [[Zahi Hawass]] and [[Mark Lehner]]. Verner posited that the labor was organized into a [[hierarchy]], consisting of two ''gangs'' of 100,000 men, divided into five ''zaa'' or ''phyle'' of 20,000 men each, which may have been further divided according to the skills of the workers.

There have been varying alternative theories proposed regarding the Pyramid's  construction techniques. Most accepted construction theories are based on the idea that it was built by moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging and lifting them into place. The disagreements center on the method by which the stones were conveyed and placed. In addition to the many theories as to the techniques involved, there are also disagreements as to the kind of workforce that was used. One theory, suggested by the [[Greeks]], posits that [[slaves]] were forced to work until the pyramid was done. This theory is no longer accepted in the modern era, however. Egyptologists believe that the Great Pyramid was built by tens of thousands of skilled workers who camped near the pyramids and worked for a salary or as a form of paying taxes until the construction was completed. The worker's cemeteries were discovered in 1990 by archaeologists [[Zahi Hawass]] and [[Mark Lehner]]. Verner posited that the labor was organized into a [[hierarchy]], consisting of two ''gangs'' of 100,000 men, divided into five ''zaa'' or ''phyle'' of 20,000 men each, which may have been further divided according to the skills of the workers.

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