Professional stonemasons rate work impossible to replicate. French stonemasons rated difficulty at 9.5-12 out of 10 Modern stonemasons say they could not match specifications Polishing vaulted ceilings described as 'hell of a job'
French stonemasons rated the difficulty 9.5-12 out of 10. Modern experts say they couldn't match these specifications, and even modern mechanical tools wouldn't help.
Key Facts
- French stonemasons rated difficulty at 9.5-12 out of 10
- Modern stonemasons say they could not match specifications
- Polishing vaulted ceilings described as 'hell of a job'
- Requires years of apprenticeship and mastery of geometry
- Work shows evidence of one hand - remarkably consistent finish
- Modern tools would not achieve better precision given the constraints
- Estimated 10+ years minimum for most complex chamber (Sudama)
Related site: Barabar Caves — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Barabar - The Archeological Site of the Future - Narrated by Jahannah James by Funny Olde World