The Aswan Quarry - Was a HUGE Megalith Extracted in Pre-Dynastic Times?
In a rarely seen part of the ancient granite quarry in Aswan, Egypt, there is evidence for a gigantic block, possibly larger than the unfinished obelisk being extracted in ancient times. What’s more, there are strong indications here that this was done in pre-dynastic times, before the Ancient Egyptian civilization ever begun their own quarrying operations on this site.
Join me as we investigate the so-called ’harbor’ area of the quarry, and examine the evidence for pre-dynastic quarry operations, and the removal of a massive block of granite in antiquity.
Many thanks to Simon Reynolds of Kinetik for the awesome new intro animation!
Links:
Investigating Scoop Marks at Aswan Quarry:
Quarrying and Logistics:
Colossal Statues of Ancient Egypt:
The Largest Stone Statue Ever Made:
Snake Bros, Unfinished:
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