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>So these ancient granite constructions exhibit tool markings of computer-aided design precision, laser cutting, and power drilling.

Ok, I'll bite. Says who?

From the photos I have seen, the blocks look hand cut, not laser cut. I understand the blocks were cut with copper chisels and that archeologists found copper chisels in the quarries.

It is entirely believable that hundreds of men using ramps, ropes, grease and rollers could move these large blocks.




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