At Hattuşa Örenyeri, the inner core was built with granite imported from at least 150 km away, possibly the Ephesus region. The granite shows circular and straight saw marks along with core drill holes. The outer walls are limestone, heavily weathered over millennia. Researchers note this drilling and cutting capability wasn't thought possible until approximately 1860 AD — though this claim remains debated. 🪨⚙️
Granite core at Hattuşa Örenyeri shows circular saw marks from lost ancient technology
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Key facts
- Inner core of Hattuşa Örenyeri constructed from granite, imported from at least 150 km away
- Granite possibly sourced from the Ephesus area in Turkey
- Circular and straight saw marks observed on granite blocks
- Core drill holes found in granite sections, matching those in limestone areas
- Outer walls primarily composed of limestone with heavy erosion
- Speaker claims this drilling and cutting technology was not developed until approximately 1860 AD
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