Mason's level and square amulet This amulet takes the shape of an ancient Egyptian tool. The six simple machines (the wheel, lever, wedge, screw, inclined plane, and pulley) were used by ancient Egyptians. To learn more about how Egyptians constructed the pyramids using these machines, visit the Franklin Institute website.

How does 21st century technology compare with ancient Egyptian technology?

How were ancient civilizations able to build monuments like the Pyramids without trucks and power tools?

What tools did they use that we still use today?

Learn more about ancient Egyptian tools and technology at:

• Ancient Egyptian Tools
• Farming Tools