Understudied scoop marks at Kachicada quarry resemble Aswan. Fourth type found at Yenka quarry in Kachicada, Peru 1983 report by John Pierre at University of California Berkeley documented cutting marks Marks on remaining blocks at south quarry of Kachicada are similar to unfinished obelisk at Aswan
John Pierre documented marks at Kachicada quarry, Peru in 1983 that resemble Aswan's unfinished obelisk. Only hammerstones of diorite and corusite were found. Pierre noted the technique 'must not have been different from the Egyptians.' But limited information exists—this site needs more research.
Key Facts
- Fourth type found at Yenka quarry in Kachicada, Peru
- 1983 report by John Pierre at University of California Berkeley documented cutting marks
- Marks on remaining blocks at south quarry of Kachicada are similar to unfinished obelisk at Aswan
- Report states technique involved must not have been different from Egyptians
- Only hammerstones of diorite and corusite found at quarry
- Limited information available - requires more research
- Cannot determine if these are real scoop marks without future studies
Source: Megalithic Mystery: Different Scoop Mark Types by Curious Being