You know how a buddy shows you how a magic trick is done, and then you feel disappointed because: 1. The answer is very mundane. 2. You couldn't conceive of it because you don't have experience in magic. 3. It's not actually magic.
That's how you will feel when you find out how ancient stone masons performed their "magic".
Turns out, you can move a lot of rocks if you have a lot of slaves and a lot of grain to feed them. TADA!!!
The Romans strongest rope was probably hemp. 2" diameter manila rope breaking strength is around 27,900lb. Manila is significantly stronger than hemp, like around 2X.
Some of the magalithic stones the Romans allegedly moved were 200,000 to 300,000 lb.
Rather than desperately searching for faggy internet pics, why don't you go read a bit about rope. Go find the thickest rope you can find in your town that is natural fiber, buy a short piece and put some thought into it. I believe home despot has some 3/4" stuff. Grainger or similar could put you onto some bigger stuff.
Also, go make some rope from natural fiber. It is very easy to do. See for your self the time involved to make 10' of 1/4" rope.
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1. The answer is very mundane.
2. You couldn't conceive of it because you don't have experience in magic.
3. It's not actually magic.
That's how you will feel when you find out how ancient stone masons performed their "magic".
Turns out, you can move a lot of rocks if you have a lot of slaves and a lot of grain to feed them.
TADA!!!
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[ - ] registereduser 0 points 2 monthsFeb 6, 2025 21:48:17 ago (+0/-0)
The Romans strongest rope was probably hemp. 2" diameter manila rope breaking strength is around 27,900lb. Manila is significantly stronger than hemp, like around 2X.
Some of the magalithic stones the Romans allegedly moved were 200,000 to 300,000 lb.
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[ - ] registereduser 0 points 2 monthsFeb 7, 2025 07:42:44 ago (+0/-0)*
And it was made on modern machines, not by hand.
Rather than desperately searching for faggy internet pics, why don't you go read a bit about rope. Go find the thickest rope you can find in your town that is natural fiber, buy a short piece and put some thought into it. I believe home despot has some 3/4" stuff. Grainger or similar could put you onto some bigger stuff.
Also, go make some rope from natural fiber. It is very easy to do. See for your self the time involved to make 10' of 1/4" rope.
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[ - ] observation1 0 points 2 monthsFeb 7, 2025 17:46:33 ago (+0/-0)
First. Zero chsnce that's only 5 inches.
Second.
When you double the size of a rope you don't just get twice as much weight bearing. You 4x it.
A manila rope 1 inch does 500 lbs safely. A 2 inch manilla rope does 2000 lbs.
Got it, you fucking chimp?
A big job requires some effort. If you think romans could build aquaducts but couldn't figure out a large rope then you're a delusional fuck wit.