Words: Parian

[Bob Franks]

[from the North Carolina Lodge Manual, by Charles F. Bahnson, PM, pages 59-60]
"It was supported by fourteen hundred and fifty-three columns, and two thousand nine hundred six pilasters, all hewn from the finest parian marble."

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[goomba]

Going to guess either, pure or white?

 

[Duncan1574]

Interesting, how would they have transported it from the Greek island?

 

[Bob Franks]

Going to guess either, pure or white?

Uh...not even close!
But, thanks for posting.

S&F

 

[Bob Franks]

Interesting, how would they have transported it from the Greek island?

Just like the stones: on floats, by sea, to Joppa!

C'mon! Just give the answer.

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[Duncan1574]

Marble from the Grecian island Paira (sic)

 

[Bob Franks]

Marble from the Grecian island Paira (sic)

Or Paros.

We have a WINNER!

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[goomba]

Uh...not even close!
But, thanks for posting.

S&F

Thanks!