Stone patches repair technique at Karnak

Stone patches repair technique at Karnak. Ancient Egyptians had techniques to repair natural crystal pockets in calsite They would empty the entire pocket and create a matching patch to attach into the stone This repair technique was used on both calsite and granite

Ancient Egyptians developed an ingenious repair technique: when natural crystal pockets formed in calsite, they emptied the pocket and carved a perfectly matching patch to fill it. The repairs are still visible today!

Key Facts

• Ancient Egyptians had techniques to repair natural crystal pockets in calsite
• They would empty the entire pocket and create a matching patch to attach into the stone
• This repair technique was used on both calsite and granite
• The patches are visible on the white calsite chapel walls

Related site: Karnak Temple Complex — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: Obelisks, Witness Marks and 1000-ton Statues! Karnak Temple Walk and Talk by UnchartedX