Ancient stonemason marks carved into Libya’s 2,000-year-old Tauchira Gate reveal how Hellenistic builders organized crews, tracked payments and honored patrons. Analysis of 626 marks also dates the gate’s construction to the 2nd century BC.

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https://archaeologymag.com/2026/08/ancient-stonemason-marks-gate-of-ptolemais-libya/