A previously undocumented quarry on private land near Baalbek shows striations compared to Aswan in Egypt. Bedrock pillars were left to support ceilings like Egyptian methods. Carved chambers with steps and niches resemble cave temples. Of 27 original megalithic blocks, nine 1,000-ton stones were taken for medieval fortifications.
Secret Baalbek quarry shows similarities to Egyptian stonework
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Key facts
- A previously undocumented quarry was explored on private land near Baalbek
- The quarry features striations and rock-cut features compared to those at Aswan quarry in Egypt
- Bedrock pillars were left to support ceilings, similar to Egyptian quarrying methods
- Carved chambers with steps and niches resemble cave temples and Peruvian Chinkana steps
- 27 megalithic blocks were originally present, with nine 1,000-ton blocks removed during medieval fortification construction
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