Actually...

Posted by Patterson from 63.201.103.106 on June 28, 2001 at 18:18:12:

In Reply to: Holding the 'GOLD" Idol with one hand? posted by Yurik on June 28, 2001 at 17:05:49:

: Has anyone ever noticed how easily Indy was able to lift and hold that 25 lb. solid gold idol with one hand? If solid gold is as heavy as solid lead then this is not something done very easily. Also, how could he ever think that a bag of sand would be as heavy as a "solid gold" idol? In fact, he even removes some sand for accuracy. That's what I love about Indy, a man with a few faults and bad judgments. Anyway, I'm sure some of you would like to say that the idol was hollow, but since when did ancient Peruvians master casting techniques?

: Any other explanations?

Many ancient peoples carved figures from wood, and then covered them with many multiple layers of precious metal. The finished piece would, in fact, look solid.

Just thought I'd share.

Patterson

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