Talk to an Engineer at your local Limestone Quarry. Ask them how long it takes to quarry and finish just one block using the most advanced tools, equipment and technology in the known history of mankind.

I talked to one not long ago. We discussed the 3-5 minute pace,..he said,"that's insane"(his words not mine). Then he said,"maybe they had a laser". Tell you what,..give them a laser and they still can't do it. But, give them a bunch of lasers, and then maybe,..just maybe.

Also, the origin and history of the Archimedes Screw is disputed. If they had it, maybe it reminded them of a geyser(that one's just for you cladking,..God help us all) or the bucket elevator, then that would be a game changer,...enter the Funicular.


SJ