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In Egypt there is evidence of
a very well developed stoneworking technology from the predynastic era and
the old kingdom.
At least a few individuals in ancient Egypt efficiently used tools
(tube drills, reciprocating and circular saws, and "rotational machines" -
lathes) to cut stone. Here are some photographs of the work they did
approximately 5000 years ago:
Discussion and Conclusions
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