Summary Scientists Against Myths investigates the theory that the ancient Egyptians used dolerite stones to carve granite obelisks. To test the theory they give it a try. Dolerite holds up well against granite making it an effective hammer. A quick calculation shows that 150 workers could carve an obelisk in about two years.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Eduard Trofimov Nikolay Vasyutin Alexander Sokolov Pavel Selivanov
Genres : Documentary
Release date : May 18, 2021
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official YouTube Channel
Language : English
Summary Scientists Against Myths investigates the theory that the ancient Egyptians used dolerite stones to carve granite obelisks. To test the theory they give it a try. Dolerite holds up well against granite making it an effective hammer. A quick calculation shows that 150 workers could carve an obelisk in about two years.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : May 18, 2021
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official YouTube Channel
Language : English
