A precisely cut granite block from Elephantine Island, Egypt, dating back over 3,000 years to the New Kingdom era.
Experts believe it to have been created using primitive tools such as hammers, chisels, and abrasive sand.
However, how such precision was achieved with these tools remains a topic of debate.
A mᴀssive ancient box on Elephantine island crafted from a single piece of Aswan rose granite that features precision angles and drill holes on the inside corners.
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