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#1742 - Jimmy Corsetti

The Joe Rogan Experience

CHAPTER

Ancient Engineering Mysteries

This chapter discusses the advanced drilling techniques and tools used by ancient civilizations, particularly the Egyptians, to carve granite. It compares historical methods to modern technologies, revealing surprising efficiencies in ancient tools and igniting debates about their true sophistication. The conversation also explores misconceptions in historical narratives and the challenges posed by academic resistance to new evidence.

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