[RoosterRedux]

That's a logical fallacy. Just because the 500X drill point seems far-fetched to you does not diminish all other points made.

That said, I will agree that their is an emotional-association effect between claims such that it doesn't help the video producer's argument.

As an aside, there have been many archaeological curiosities (particularly in Egypt) which have caused people to wonder how certain rock material (stone slabs found in burial sites in particular) were cut with such precision.

I agree with you that such a curious finding should not cause an observer to jump to a conclusion (i.e., must have been a 500X drill).

[GingisK]

None of the other points are indicative of technology higher than our own. Fillings in teeth are impressive, and certainly prove that they were smart people who were able to solve real problems with excellent solutions. Most Native Americans died of abscessed teeth simply because they didn't fill cavities.

Don't get me wrong. I am fascinated by the ancient Egyptians and admire their accomplishments. Any claims that we are unequal to their technology are just silly, and discredit the field of archeology.

[GingisK]

Just because the 500X drill point seems far-fetched to you does not diminish all other points made.

The fallacious claim diminishes the author. The remaining points cannot stand any better without proof; however, now I doubt his credibility.