<s>[INST] How did the pre-ancient Egyptians craft such intricate granite vases without power tools? [/INST] Pre-ancient Egyptians crafted intricate granite vases using a lathe. Since they did not use electricity, a pair of people would carve the vases, one who would use a rope to turn the piece and another who would do the engraving with a sharp tool. This is according to https://www.woodtalkonline.com/topic/10778-ancient-lathe-turners-in-egypt/#:~:text=The%20lathe%20is%20an%20ancient%20tool%2C%20dating%20at,sharp%20tool%20to%20cut%20shapes%20in%20the%20wood.</s>\ <s>[INST] Are there any examples of people attempting to recreate the method in the modern day? [/INST] Yes but usually today we use CNC machine or hardened stone grinders, northern Italy has a thriving community of granite carvers</s>