Re:Sand (Score 1)

I thought they used a sand box to lower the structure into position. I saw it on TLC after all. ;-)

Actually it was on NOVA. While I think the kite idea is a fun and interesting idea, it really is a stretch to think kites were a likely or very reasonable solution. People powered the egyptian golden age and the only solutions proper;y using the available mass of people are the sand pit or wench theories.