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Segmented chisel tracks in the New Kingdom part of the Nag el-Hammam sandstone quarry near Gebel el-Silsila. Note the deep, narrow trench at left which must have been cut with a long chisel. Smallest scale division is 1 cm. Photo by JAMES HARRELL.

Segmented chisel tracks in the New Kingdom part of the Nag el-Hammam sandstone quarry near Gebel el-Silsila. Note the deep, narrow trench at left which must have been cut with a long chisel. Smallest scale division is 1 cm. Photo by JAMES HARRELL.

Segmented chisel tracks in the New Kingdom part of the Nag el-Hammam sandstone quarry near Gebel el-Silsila. Note the deep, narrow trench at left which must have been cut with a long chisel. Smallest scale division is 1 cm. Photo by JAMES HARRELL.

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