Lost Ancient Technology: The Colossal Statues of Ancient Egypt

Evidence exists for a number of truly colossal statues that existed during the Ancient Egyptian Civilization. Carved from single solid pieces of granite, or conglomerate quartzite, several of these behemoths weighed in at 1000 tons and more. Some were transported more than 1000km from their original quarries, and the remaining fragments display amazingly fine details and features. A true logistical and technological challenge.

Could these statues, as well as smaller examples that display other aspects of lost ancient technology, have been inherited by the Dynastic Egyptian Civilization? Might they have formed the basis for the iconic artwork, style and culture of the civilization that we are all familiar with today? Why do we see a tale of two industries, primitive and advanced, in so many categories of Ancient Egyptian artifacts?

Join me as we explore these questions, and examine the evidence for truly colossal remains of ancient Egyptian statues, and forms of lost ancient technology, far beyond that which can be achieved by the tools and techniques that exist in the archaeological record.

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Sebastien Lonberg
Marc Windon
Jim Dickie
Frank Lindberg
Drew Stearns
Toft

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Ben Atwill

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[johndoe-ssfn]

i gotta say, not just your work, which i appreciate very much, but your way of narrating is genuinely enjoyable, the way you build your arguments, and explain everything down to detail is what i wish from everyone who is laying down any argument, the work you do is really awesome, and i look forward to every upload!

[MsHohoyo]

I‘m now in Cairo and visited the Egyptian museum today for the first time. Thanks to you I was able to look at some of the objects in display there in a much more inquisitive manner, the level of craftsmanship in some of the older pieces is just mind blowing!

[JonnoPlays]

Last time I was this early the pyramids had casing stones.

[_el.guapo_]

51:55 That guy sitting on a camel while using a phone, that's an example of 2 technologies from 2 different timelines 😁

[LGHOT]

As a basically life long lover of ancient Egypt, as long as I can remember. This is absolutely fascinating subject and a difference I’ve never been aware of. Like you said at one point about seeing everything in its glory.. it’s hard to even fathom how incredible just some one single pieces would have been.

[Gamerock]

Another winner here, Ben. Loved the "Gods Must be Crazy" mention - and so apt. Absolutely a cargo culture on display here but it could be argued, there are more than one.

[dougg]

As an artist I really appreciate the close ups of these masterpieces.

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I have been obsessed with Egypt and their statues since I did a book report on the Sphinx in the 6th grade, I am 54 now. I have a million questions, I watch your videos over and over again with pleasure and gratitude. Thank you for posting them, and will be buying some merch for your work ect.

[MrNickpeck]

I never thought about the inherited idea, but I can totally see it, let alone realizing how much sense it really makes. I have noticed some inconsistences in "quality" over the years, but not as much as you have pointed out. The higher quality items were definitely made much earlier by someone else and then reclaimed by Egyptians later on. Obviously, they made their own stuff, but the differences are pretty obvious.

[SteveAttwood]

Epic work as usual Ben. The mind boggles at what we have lost and what has been hidden and suppressed. Its clear that the history of Humankind is not what we are led to believe and we as a species are far, far older and have risen and fallen barely surviving a number of cataclysmic events.
I wonder if that is the reason that there is an obvious manifesto to maintain the 'established timeline'? That evidence found points to a cyclical rise then sudden and cataclysmic fall that is both alarming and threathening to the powers that be..
If there is evidence that civilisations have risen and fallen for tens of thousands of years (if not more!) then religion for one, loses is validity, power and control...
Keep up the great work...

[RoyalGalleryPrints]

Absolutely fascinating! Wish we could go back in time and see what kind of civilization built these things and how. A whole segment of our human history we know nothing of, how unfortunate. These documentaries should be on Discovery, Netflix or History channels.

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Keep it up. I would always choose watching your videos over any Nat Geo historical documentary. Truly inspiring to listen to all the research you are doing. Thank you.

[TheVanillatech]

As an illustrator, well as a former illustrator (and artist for fun), I spent many years sporadically sketching Egyptian statues and constructs. Something about the weathered texture of the stone and the desert suns light and shadows that always translated really well onto the page with a good heavy cartridge paper and soft pencil.

[kevinhickey]

Great work as usual Ben. Just awe inspiring. An admission of “we just don’t know how this was done” from the mainstream would be a huge step forward. Love it.

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As most followers know, your research and commitment to Egyptology and ancient history is absolutely phenomenal and groundbreaking. And Yousef and his father are always patiently willing to take time to explain and teach the real wonders and mysticism of these unknown wonders.
Without dispute Ben, your tireless efforts are priceless. 🍻

[harperq]

on the statue where you point out the dual cuts forming an angle...in the armpit....has anyone tried to measure the depth along the length of each? Because if its variable in each or both, depth measurements could be used to calculate a possible radius of the cutting tool proving a circular cutter. Proving the use of a rotary tool would be significant i think. ...Excellent presentation, thank you!

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This was an exceptional video! Phenomenal commentary, audio/video quality. Fascinating subject matter. This video instantly grabbed my attention and I didn't stop watching until it was finished.

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[tonyclifton]

Ben it’s a pleasure to see how far you’ve come. You’ve grown in to a well respected researcher in a field, that demands a lot of attention to details. Now your hanging with people like Randal Carlson, Graham Hanscock and so on. As a long time follower, it makes me proud. Keep up the good work