Did the Egyptians Melt Granite? | The Scoop Marks of Aswan Marcel Foti has shown in experiments that red granite can soften and almost turn into a liquid. If this is possible, it might explain how the ancient Egyptians worked in the Aswan quarry. Imagine pouring this kind of mixture into the trenches around the Unfinished Obelisk and simply scooping out the softened stone. This could explain the strange scoop marks seen all over the quarry. 📍 Location: Aswan, Egypt 🪨 Material: Red granite 📜 Q