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Sandstone was dragged on sledges and ramps from Kimsachata, 10 km; andesite crossed the lake on reed boats…

Sandstone was dragged on sledges and ramps from Kimsachata, 10 km; andesite crossed the lake on reed boats and was dragged from the shore.

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Where it stands

Most likelyIts tests partly supported it: two pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Roads and drag ways between quarry and site; abandoned blocks along them; andesite only in sizes a reed boat could float.

What would rule it out

  • Andesite blocks too heavy for any plausible boat, or no quarry-to-site route.

Evidence 2 for · none against

The questions it answers

Most likelySandstone was dragged on sledges and ramps from Kimsachata, 10 km; andesite crossed the lake on reed boats…

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Sandstone was dragged on sledges and ramps from Kimsachata, 10 km; andesite crossed the lake on reed boats… [Answer ANS0D69YNY85BN2]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D69YNY85BN2
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