TED-Ed: Can you solve the alien pyramid riddle? | Henri Picciotto

TED-Ed: Can you solve the alien pyramid riddle? | Henri Picciotto

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Social Studies, History, Engineering

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A group of scientists discovers a subterranean city on Mars, losing contact with Earth. They explore three pyramids, using algebra to solve puzzles and open a sealed pyramid. Inside, they learn about an ancient civilization that moved water underground. The city itself is a giant pyramid, and solving the final puzzle reveals a lever that could bring water back to the surface.

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What engineering marvel did the civilization use to reserve the planet for themselves?

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What dilemma does the protagonist face at the end of the exploration?

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