can split the rocks open. Next, masons carve the pieces into building blocks. But each weighs 150

investigations of Manolis Korres, has set the bar high, salvaging whatever ancient marble blocks remain, in order

faced, strategies used, and additional items that would have been useful in constructing their pyramids. View the

floor has been off-limits to archaeologists, until now. The government is constructing a new

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the island, but should be strong enough for our experiments. Theory: Team: Attach blocks to ends