Ancient Stones

[Eleatic Guest]

I think I held one or two monographs of their series in my hands, but none had anything to say on when the practice of slicing marble to plates and covering walls with it began. I know Pliny attributes this technique to classical Greece (Mausolos himself?), but I am certain that as so often archaeology has come up with earlier examples than the written records do.

I find this a highly interesting subject given that this practice continues to this day in churches, mosques and banks and has spread globally.