Re: need to find stone tools in Israel please help

Hana,
alabaster has been used for fine carving in the mideast  since the beginning 
of time. Maybe you can find a local source. It's common name is gypsum. It 
can be carved with the simplest of tools, and does not produce the hazardous 
dust that flint does.
Good luck
George Graham

_________________________________________________________________
Download Messenger. Join the i’m Initiative. Help make a difference today. 
http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM_APR07