Quarrying techniques during the Roman era

Quarrying techniques during the Roman era

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Observing the differences with a closer look, we see that the final polishing of the largest part of the surface of the column, took place in the mining area. It was an important activity, which involved the removal of the unnecessary volume of the marble, which would add additional load and of course additional difficulty in its transportation and its loading aboard. Only one strip was left rough and crude, probably to protect the column, during its transportation, while we can observe that it bears a Masonic symbol.

Observing the differences with a closer look,, we see that the final polishing of the largest part of the surface of the column, took place in the mining area. It was an important activity, which involved the removal of the unnecessary volume of the marble, which would add additional load and of course additional difficulty, in its transportation and its loading aboard. Only one strip was left rough and crude, probably to protect the column during its transportation, while we can observe, that it bears a Masonic symbol. In the same area and near the sea, there are fragments of a second column, which was cracked as it seems during its processing, and thus resulted in being non-marketable.

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