Steve Clayton Wrote:
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> Author: Thanos5150 ()
> Date: March 09, 2020 12:59AM
> Warwick Wrote:
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> > 1. there is absolutely no evidence of them
> > employing such a device or for them creating
> copper sheeting
>
> Not an endorsement of Steve's idea, but I see no
> reason they could not have used copper sheeting in
> this way if needed:
>
> 1st Dynasty:
>
>
> Hi Thanos5150,
>
> You would just pour molten copper onto a polished
> flat surface.



You and I would.


>
> Example: Take a piece of Basalt. Chisel cut a flat
> shallow channel the width needed, and polish. Now,
> take the Basalt and place over a bed of hot coals.
> Once the stone is good and hot, pour your molten
> copper into the channel. It will flow, and the
> heated Basalt will aid in allowing the copper to
> seek an even thickness. Return in the morning, and
> remove the sheet.
>
> That process is even easier than casting
> chisels. 



again, easy for you and I.


and still no remnants of said device and


no portrayal of anything remotely similar in any of their reliefs showing metalworking and materials handling.

Deus ex Machina is not in the Historians toolbox


Warwick