UNEXPECTED Archaeological Discoveries
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From ancient abandoned cities …
From ancient abandoned cities … to duck-like dinosaurs … Here are 12 unexpected archaeological discoveries
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#6 The Golan Structure
Did you know that there’s a belief that giants once lived here? This ancient megalithic monument is composed of more than 40,000 basalt rocks that create a series of concentric circles. The circles spread from a mound at the center that measures about 15 feet tall (4.6 m) and contains a large burial chamber. The outermost stone circle measures about 520 feet in diameter (160 m) and stands 8 feet high (2.4 m). Found in the Israeli-occupied area of the Golan Heights, researchers say the structure dates to around 3000 BC to the Early Bronze Age-2 period. It's theorized that it could have served as anything from a place of worship to serving some sort of astronomical function. Excavations have yielded little in the way of clues. And since no structure similar to this has ever been identified in the Near East, its exact purpose may never be known.
#5 Great Zimbabwe
This is a ruined city located in the hills southeast of Zimbabwe and was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the Late Iron Age. Construction of these stone buildings started in roughly the 11th century and continued for more than 300 years. A popular archaeological theory suggests that a group of Bantu people built the edifices, but that has never been confirmed. At its apex, Great Zimbabwe is thought to have been occupied by as many as 18,000 inhabitants. Famine, along with a decline in trade are among the reasons cited for the city's abandonment. The ruins were not re-discovered until the 19th century when a prospector noticed them during a hunting trip.
#4 The Plain of Jars
This megalithic archaeological landscape is found is Laos, and is regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most important prehistoric sites. It is scattered with stone vessels that measure up to 3 meters (10 feet). Thousands of these jars have been found in clusters that can range in number from a single item to several hundred of them. Experts say the vessels date back to the Iron Age, between 500 BC and 500 AD and were likely associated with prehistoric burial practices and rites. Cremated human remains including bones and teeth fragments have been found in the jars, along with stone discs that are thought to be grave markers.
#3 The Nubian Pyramids
Nubia is a region of the Nile valley that is located in present-day Sudan. Starting around 2500 BC, it was home to three Kushite (KOOSH-ite) kingdoms. Meroe (merr-oh-wee), the final kingdom, existed until 300 AD. Located in the city of the same name are ancient pyramids that measure some 100 feet tall (30 m) and could date as far back as 720 BC. About 150 miles (241 km) north of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum , Meroe is home to the most extensive pyramid site. The Nubian structures differ from their Egyptian counterparts in that they are tall and narrow, and have stepped courses with stone blocks that are positioned horizontally. Looters invaded all of them during ancient times. And treasure hunters in the 19th century dynamited the tops off of dozens of tombs as they searched for plunder. As a result, some of the pyramids now have unusual flat tops.
#2 Skara Brae
This neolithic town was discovered in 1850, on the biggest island of the Orkney archipelago in Scotland. The cluster of eight houses is thought to have been inhabited more than 5,000 years ago. It was only uncovered when a damaging storm swept through Scotland. The storm revealed a knoll, and the outline of the village. Experts think that the inhabitants abandoned the town sometime around 2500 BC, and they appear to have left in a hurry. That’s judging from jewelry and other prized possessions being left behind there. Some theories speculate that a catastrophic storm may have suddenly forced the inhabitants out, even though there’s no direct evidence of such an occurrence. It’s possible that the exact reasons for the inhabitants fleeing may never be known. But due to its sudden abandonment and its state of excellent preservation, Skara Brae is often referred to as “the Scottish Pompeii”.
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#6 The Golan Structure
Did you know that there’s a belief that giants once lived here? This ancient megalithic monument is composed of more than 40,000 basalt rocks that create a series of concentric circles. The circles spread from a mound at the center that measures about 15 feet tall (4.6 m) and contains a large burial chamber. The outermost stone circle measures about 520 feet in diameter (160 m) and stands 8 feet high (2.4 m). Found in the Israeli-occupied area of the Golan Heights, researchers say the structure dates to around 3000 BC to the Early Bronze Age-2 period. It's theorized that it could have served as anything from a place of worship to serving some sort of astronomical function. Excavations have yielded little in the way of clues. And since no structure similar to this has ever been identified in the Near East, its exact purpose may never be known.
#5 Great Zimbabwe
This is a ruined city located in the hills southeast of Zimbabwe and was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the Late Iron Age. Construction of these stone buildings started in roughly the 11th century and continued for more than 300 years. A popular archaeological theory suggests that a group of Bantu people built the edifices, but that has never been confirmed. At its apex, Great Zimbabwe is thought to have been occupied by as many as 18,000 inhabitants. Famine, along with a decline in trade are among the reasons cited for the city's abandonment. The ruins were not re-discovered until the 19th century when a prospector noticed them during a hunting trip.
#4 The Plain of Jars
This megalithic archaeological landscape is found is Laos, and is regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most important prehistoric sites. It is scattered with stone vessels that measure up to 3 meters (10 feet). Thousands of these jars have been found in clusters that can range in number from a single item to several hundred of them. Experts say the vessels date back to the Iron Age, between 500 BC and 500 AD and were likely associated with prehistoric burial practices and rites. Cremated human remains including bones and teeth fragments have been found in the jars, along with stone discs that are thought to be grave markers.
#3 The Nubian Pyramids
Nubia is a region of the Nile valley that is located in present-day Sudan. Starting around 2500 BC, it was home to three Kushite (KOOSH-ite) kingdoms. Meroe (merr-oh-wee), the final kingdom, existed until 300 AD. Located in the city of the same name are ancient pyramids that measure some 100 feet tall (30 m) and could date as far back as 720 BC. About 150 miles (241 km) north of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum , Meroe is home to the most extensive pyramid site. The Nubian structures differ from their Egyptian counterparts in that they are tall and narrow, and have stepped courses with stone blocks that are positioned horizontally. Looters invaded all of them during ancient times. And treasure hunters in the 19th century dynamited the tops off of dozens of tombs as they searched for plunder. As a result, some of the pyramids now have unusual flat tops.
#2 Skara Brae
This neolithic town was discovered in 1850, on the biggest island of the Orkney archipelago in Scotland. The cluster of eight houses is thought to have been inhabited more than 5,000 years ago. It was only uncovered when a damaging storm swept through Scotland. The storm revealed a knoll, and the outline of the village. Experts think that the inhabitants abandoned the town sometime around 2500 BC, and they appear to have left in a hurry. That’s judging from jewelry and other prized possessions being left behind there. Some theories speculate that a catastrophic storm may have suddenly forced the inhabitants out, even though there’s no direct evidence of such an occurrence. It’s possible that the exact reasons for the inhabitants fleeing may never be known. But due to its sudden abandonment and its state of excellent preservation, Skara Brae is often referred to as “the Scottish Pompeii”.
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