The name mortar It originates from the vulgar lat mortarjius, derived in turn from the oldest mortar (to do the parts). The need to shatter and pulverize for percussion some materials, dates back to the remote period and was initially practiced above all using the natural cavities and, then, perhaps even before the milling with the grinding, with the mortars almost always of stone. The oldest mortars are in hard stone (used, for example, by Etruschi Egreci), marble or alabaster. The Bible also testifies to its ancient use: "The manna was pounded in the mortar to prepare focaccia". The Name "mortar" Origintes from Latin Vulgar "Mortarjius", Derived in Its Turn From The Most Ancient mortar (Making the Parts). The Need to Crush and Pulverize Some Materials For Percussion Dates Back To The Rem.
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