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archaeology2 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Indonesian "Pyramid" Challenges Human Origins

A recent study claimed that the Gunung Padang mountain in Indonesia is the world's oldest pyramid built by ancient humans, dating back 25,000 to 14,000 years ago. However, archaeologists have raised skepticism about the study's conclusions, stating that there is no evidence of human activity or remarkable masonry capabilities in the area during that time period. The journal that published the study is investigating the paper, and until stronger evidence is presented, the mound is more likely a natural formation.

via IFLScience|

#ancient-pyramid #archaeological-skepticism #archaeology

archaeology2 years ago•8 min saved

Ancient Indonesian Pyramid Stirs Debate with 27,000-Year-Old Origins

A controversial paper published in the journal Archaeological Prospection claims that the buried rock formations at the megalithic site of Gunung Padang in West Java, Indonesia, are actually a 27,000-year-old man-made pyramid. The Indonesian researchers argue that the structures were built in stages over thousands of years. However, the mainstream scientific community strongly rejects this claim, as it challenges the belief that pyramid-building societies existed before the end of the last Ice Age. The debate continues, with critics arguing that the rock formations are natural and not evidence of an ancient pyramid. Wiley, the publisher of the paper, has announced an investigation into the research.

via Ancient Origins|

#alternative-hypothesis #archaeology #controversy

archaeology2 years ago•4 min saved

Ancient Pyramid Discovery in Indonesia Sparks Controversy

A paper claiming that a pyramid in Indonesia is the world's oldest has sparked controversy among archaeologists and prompted an investigation by the journal that published it. The paper suggests that the pyramid at Gunung Padang in West Java could be 27,000 years old, predating the Egyptian pyramids and Göbekli Tepe. However, some researchers question the evidence and argue that the layers of rocks could be the result of natural weathering. The journal Archaeological Prospection and its publisher, Wiley, are currently investigating the paper.

via Nature.com|

#archaeological-prospection #archaeology #controversy