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Old 07-July-2005, 05:59 PM
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Default Re: 'Modern Science catches up with Ancient Knowledge'

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Originally Posted by Maksutov
Once you have the general shape there are many processes that date back to ancient times for refining the rough-cut surfaces. Among these are grinding and polishing.
true again. i don't discount that. however, to call it amazing for several thousand years ago is an understatement. written languages were in their infancy, yet the egyptians were able to figure out some seemingly very advanced technologies.

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