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The "ancient people melted stone and poured it into shape" claim is finally getting a real lab test
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The original was posted on /r/highstrangeness by /u/cryptarsh on 2026-06-02 05:42:56+00:00.


There is a whole corner of the internet convinced that the impossible-looking stonework at places like Pumapunku and Giza was not carved at all. The idea is that they softened or dissolved the rock and cast it, like pouring concrete, then it set hard again.

Sounds wild. Might be wild. But instead of arguing about it forever, a scientist at Arizona State wants to actually try it in a lab and then run a blind test to see if anyone can tell the man-made block from real stone.

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