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BrigantesNation Jan 9, 2004 11:29:22
Replying to BrigantesNation

I've just posted a newslink about lime mortar found in China.

I guess Thornborough proves they knew about gypsum, which could be used as an alternative cement.

S Steve Gray
Steve Gray Jan 13, 2004 00:25:58
Replying to BrigantesNation

Mortar was used by the Ancient Egyptians during the Old Kingdom c4500BCE. It was gypsum-based. Some speculation was that it was used more as a lubricant for sliding large stone blocks into place than for its adhesive qualities.