Did Ancient Egyptians Have More Advanced Tools Than We Thought? (History Drops)

Did Ancient Egyptians Have More Advanced Tools Than We Thought? Today we examine ancient stone cutting techniques from ancient Egyptian artifacts, pointing out incredible cutting marks apparently made by huge circular saws, and core drills. Ben Van Kerkwyk questions if the tools used could actually produce this kind of work, referencing archeological attempts made by various academics, using the ancient copper saw technique with sand as an abrasive agent . This discussion ties into broader questions within ancient history.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, May 11, 2026.]