Stoneworking techniques: pinch holes and cut marks. Pinch holes (lifting holes) found all over the site, including on walls and stones Cut marks and drill marks visible on stones throughout Pinch holes represent the first found at the site for the speaker
Round holes appear on certain stones at Baalbek, including the Stone of the Pregnant Woman in the quarry. Cut marks and drill marks have been documented on some surfaces. Evidence for pinch lifting holes is limited to specific stones, and their exact purpose remains debated among researchers.
Key Facts
- Pinch holes (lifting holes) found all over the site, including on walls and stones
- Cut marks and drill marks visible on stones throughout
- Pinch holes represent the first found at the site for the speaker
- Similar pinch hole examples found on sites worldwide across different continents
- These are typical megalithic construction techniques for moving and placing massive stones
Related site: Baalbek — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Largest Megaliths in the World - Baalbek, Lebanon by Wandering Wolf