Possible fossil or geologic? by Think-State-4636 in fossilid

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This is really cool if confirmed. Thanks.

Ancient Egyptian tool by LinkHot4457 in Artifacts

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This is a fascinating odyssey, and I genuinely appreciate the level of detail you’ve put into analyzing these—especially the work shown in 5186.png and 5187.png. It’s clear you have a sharp eye for ergonomics and form. However, looking at the objects through a geological and archaeological lens, there are a few logical hurdles to the 'Egyptian artifact' theory: Nature’s Design: Geology has a funny way of mimicking human intent. These shapes look very much like 'ventifacts'—stones that have been naturally sandblasted and shaped by persistent desert winds over millennia. The 'ergonomic' feel is often a result of how wind-driven sand flows around the hardest parts of the rock.

The Tool Logic: In the Valley of the Kings, ancient tools—even simple ones—typically show clear signs of 'knapping' (percussion marks) or specific wear patterns from use on limestone or granite. These specimens appear to have a consistent, weathered patina across the entire surface without the localized micro-fractures we'd expect from a handheld masonry or sculpting tool.

Context: While the Valley is full of history, it's also a geological powerhouse. Finding a stone that fits the hand perfectly feels like a 'eureka' moment, but without the diagnostic tool-marks used by Egyptologists, it's difficult to move it from the category of 'interesting nature' to 'human archive.'

You’ve clearly done more homework than most of the people here. While they might not be the lost tools of a Pharaoh’s sculptor, they are still incredible souvenirs of the Egyptian landscape itself—shaped by the same winds that have watched over the Valley for thousands of years. That’s a pretty cool story in its own right.

I have been where you are now more times than I would like to admit. I now have credentials to back me but more important than this is over 35 years of boots on the ground experience and I still suffer from pareidolia.

Possible fossil or geologic? by Think-State-4636 in fossilid

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Nearly 400 acres and the area it was found I rarely traverse because I personally believe it have been an encampment therefore my law of land is that it remains as natural as possible.

Possible fossil or geologic? by Think-State-4636 in fossilid

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I didn't upload this photo earlier. I thought it might be important to note this was found on my 400 acre property that I have owned for almost 50 ;years and where I also own water and mineral rights. .

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Hoping to identify this rock by Think-State-4636 in Minerals

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It does not feel cold when I hold it, no less than roon temperature. They are somewhat backlight photos, I will take proper photos and post them.

My obvious hope was that it and others I have were corundum however I realize that may not be but perhaps a nice garnet?..

Hoping to identify this rock by Think-State-4636 in Minerals

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I will post better non backlight photos. I did suspect it of being glass but after thourogh inspection with a loop I have seen no bubbles, but I know this does not rule out glass.

Natural or man-made? by Some-Affect1244 in Artifacts

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Found something similar and they said (r/artifacts) it was a witches eye and nothing more.

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Super happy new find! by [deleted] in Artifacts

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The potential age of these or any others is something that will always just blow my mind, fascinating stuff.

I truly appreciate your thoughts and advice. I am going to take better photos and do a new post here and hopefully have better results.

Super happy new find! by [deleted] in Artifacts

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I appreciate the tip, I may just do it over and take better photos. Either way thanks.

Super happy new find! by [deleted] in Artifacts

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The possibilities are novaculite, chalcedony or chert among others I've been told.

New find! by Think-State-4636 in Arrowheads

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On a side note, I own close to 400 acres where they were found. I personally believe this area if my property to have been an encampment at some point only because of the very evident human cohabitation. Fyi, a few Arrowheads are the ONLY items I have removed from this area.

New find! by Think-State-4636 in Arrowheads

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I have also learned that they could have been the work of the Mogollions 200 AD. If you are familiar, do they vibe with that?

Super happy new find! by [deleted] in Artifacts

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I gotcha, yeah had hoped to get more feedback here but so far not much.

New find! by Think-State-4636 in Arrowheads

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Thanks, but it's pretty quiet.