Lost knowledge of two ancient construction methods possibly unraveled
Seeking Collaboration Partner
In ancient civilizations, construction methods were applied whose knowledge has been lost. Two iconic examples are the perfectly fitting walls of the pre-Incas and the unfinished obelisk in Aswan. I have studied these two structures in depth and discovered the possible construction methods used. I want to recreate these methods to demonstrate how these ancient builders worked. For this, I am looking for a collaboration partner.
- Perfectly fitting walls of the pre-Incas – an experiment to show how these walls could be built efficiently.
- Unfinished granite obelisk in Aswan – an experiment to show how it could be carved efficiently.
The project will be fully documented in an exciting documentary, from the first attempts to the eventual breakthrough.
I am looking for someone who:
- is willing to brainstorm these ideas,
- can help attract the right people (builders, archaeologists, students, creators).
The Perfectly Fitting Walls of the Pre-Incas
Inca walls Cusco
In Peru, the pre-Incas built walls from gigantic stones that fit together perfectly. A common theory is that the stones were carved, precisely shaped, and then placed using a lifting structure. Given the enormous weight of some stones, this seems practically impossible. An alternative theory suggests that the walls were made with geopolymer techniques, but the chemical composition of the stones rules this out.
After thoroughly studying the walls and the stone composition, I have concluded that a different, particularly efficient method was likely used. Moreover, old stories point in that direction. To test this, I want to start a project to build a similar wall in a short time under the same conditions, to demonstrate how these ancient builders worked.
Documentary
The entire process is recorded in a documentary, following every step of the experiment: from the first attempts and setbacks to the final breakthrough. The working construction method will only be revealed at the end, allowing the audience to experience the suspense of the experiment. If successful, this project will produce a unique document with potential for streaming platforms such as Netflix or National Geographic.
The Unfinished Granite Obelisk in Aswan
Unfinished obelisk Aswan
For the granite obelisk in Aswan, I have also discovered a possible method that could explain the carving process. According to common theory, the obelisk was carved using diorite pounding stones, which would take an unrealistic amount of time. By carefully studying the visible marks, I discovered a technique that was likely used and proved surprisingly efficient.
To test my hypothesis, I want to start a project where a smaller obelisk is carved from a rock of the same stone type in a short time. This experiment will also be recorded in a documentary.
How I Made These Discoveries
As an engineer and inventor, I have spent years researching these construction methods. I have studied extensive literature on the subject and history, and I have carefully examined the artifacts. During this process, I noticed connections that nobody had seen before. Eventually, the pieces of the puzzle fell into place, allowing me to reverse-engineer building methods that were possibly used and turned out to be remarkably efficient.