Engineer Mark Qvist initially claimed in 2023 that PV1 was so precise modern CNC machinery could not replicate it. Engineer Mark Qvist initially claimed in 2023 that PV1 was so precise modern CNC machinery could not replicate it After reviewing 2025 updated scanning data and analysis, Qvist changed his opinion stating the artifact is either a modern replica, contemporary piece, or was reworked after acquisition Qvist cited the 'demonstrably horrible track record of the artifact foundation' in his reversal
Engineer Mark Qvist reversed his 2023 claim that PV1 was too precise for CNC machines. Updated 2025 scanning data convinced him this Adam Young vase is likely a modern replica or was reworked after acquisition. He cited the Artifact Foundation's "demonstrably horrible track record" in his reversal.
Key Facts
- Engineer Mark Qvist initially claimed in 2023 that PV1 was so precise modern CNC machinery could not replicate it
- After reviewing 2025 updated scanning data and analysis, Qvist changed his opinion stating the artifact is either a modern replica, contemporary piece, or was reworked after acquisition
- Qvist cited the 'demonstrably horrible track record of the artifact foundation' in his reversal
- PV1 is a stone vase from Adam Young's private collection purported to be predynastic Egyptian artifact over 5,000 years old
- Qvist's original 2023 analysis proposed the vase displayed mathematically coherent design principles
Source: What They are Not Telling You About Precise Egyptian Stone Vases? by Curious Being