A row of pillars that seem to have been cut in half inside the Karnak temple in Luxor

The Karnak temple in Luxor has been built many many centuries back (being built around the 14th century BC), and there are many examples of the long time period having taken its toll. At the same time, some of the decay seems a bit mysterious. Consider these pillars that have been cut, and seemingly cut by some sharp knives, to show such a fine cut.
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