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Dovetail Stone Joints at the Ancient Thebes Archaeological Site

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Dovetail Stone Joints at the Ancient Thebes Archaeological Site

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    February 6, 2026

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    It may sound surprising, but these connections were often not intended to be permanent fixtures in the finished building:

    Securing during construction: The clamps prevented the heavy blocks from shifting while the mortar was still wet or while the layers above were being built.

    Earthquake protection: To a certain extent, they provided additional horizontal stability, preventing the walls from splitting apart during tremors.

    Symbolism and durability: For particularly important monuments, such as the Temple of Karnak or the pyramid funerary temples, absolute precision was paramount.
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    August 29, 2023

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    To this day we don't know what was used to staple. Wood could hardly stabilize such heavy blocks and would always work depending on the temperature and humidity. Metal would be the most likely choice, but there are arguments against that as well.
    efodon.de/html/publik/sy/SY141/SY14106%20GLG%20-%20Klammer-Aussparungen.pdf
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    August 22, 2021

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    On the picture you can see the deepening of the dovetail connection.
    With this the walls were made steadfast. Furthermore, the stones were matched to one another.


    In the picture, you can see the depression of the dovetail connection.
    The walls were thus steadfast.
    Furthermore, the stones were adjusted into each other.
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