Karnak: the mysteries of monumental architecture
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Karnak: the mysteries of monumental architecture
Karnak: the mysteries of monumental architecture
Jean LARONDE, site manager of the Franco-Egyptian centre, presents two points that are difficult to explain at the Karnak site. How were the obelisks, which weigh several tons, trained? And what were the tools to engrave granite so finely, when we know that the thermal force is necessary, even the use of diamonds?
02
min
14
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File : Sites of Ancient Egypt
Publication date : 7 May 1981
Reference:
I22063121
Credits:
Producteur: Télévision Française 1 - Director : Bertho, Jean
Origin:
Producteur: Télévision Française 1
Licence:
Turnkey
Reference:I22063121
Credits:Director : Bertho, Jean
Licence:
Turnkey