Graham Hancock : We're Wrong About How the Egyptians Cut Granite
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Have we misunderstood how the ancient Egyptians cut and drilled some of the hardest stone on Earth? In this episode, we investigate the remarkable research of pioneering Egyptologist Sir Flinders Petrie, whose examination of ancient granite drill cores and unusual tool marks raised fascinating questions about Egyptian stoneworking techniques. We also explore Graham Hancock's investigation into these mysterious artifacts, including his arguments about the extraordinary precision of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and the possibility of forgotten technological knowledge. What did Petrie really discover, why does Hancock question conventional explanations, and could these ancient granite artifacts reveal more about Egypt's engineering capabilities than we currently understand?