Ancient tools intrigue

The ancient Egyptian toolboxes didn’t have precise, sophisticated measuring instruments like we have today … or did they? Christopher Dunn examines that question in his new book, “Lost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs.”

Dunn has made nine trips to Egypt since 1986, and each time he’s amazed at the precision of the columns, tunnels and statues. He brushes aside conventional thinking, and suggests the ancient Egyptians used highly refined tools and mega-machines.

"Lost Technologies of Ancient EgyptLost Technologies of Ancient Egypt: Advanced Engineering in the Temples of the Pharaohs,” is published by Bear & Co

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