18 facts about the mysterious archaeological finds, causing heated debate

Since the values ​​of cave paintings until the last moments of the life of mummified human, archeology provides a vast number of topics for debate in which inquiring minds trying to uncover the truth. The site tells the story of some of the most famous archaeological mysteries that still causes controversy among active uchenyh.1. Spanish holmZagadochny Spanish Hill is located in Pennsylvania. Researchers can not reach a consensus as to the origin of the structure and mounds found on the hill. Some believe that they are created by the first farmers, the other - it is the remains of ancient settlements of Indians, and others - that in this place there were fierce battles.





2. 33-meter temple in the city TikalDebaty around this Mayan temple concerned not its origin or purpose of creation, and the fact that archaeologists have decided to dismantle the structure to see what looked like the initial stage of its construction.





3. Grolersky kodeksEta pre-Columbian Maya book first appeared in the private collection of one of the collectors of New York in the 20th century. However, since its authenticity has been repeatedly challenged by archaeologists.





4. Map Piri reisaKarta was compiled by the Turkish admiral Piri Reis, and is allegedly a copy of one of the many cards of Christopher Columbus. For a long time in Turkey, it was considered a matter of national pride. However, experts raised doubts about its accuracy is expected, especially in relation to the New World and the Antarctic coastline.





5. The name of the Baghdad batareyaEto number of artifacts discovered in 1930 in Iraq. Vessels affected by corrosion, because archaeologists have suggested that they were probably used to store wine or vinegar. However, later, a hypothesis that these vessels can be used as the battery cells to gold coated with silver. Although the "Mythbusters" have proved that it is at least theoretically possible controversy regarding their purpose is still ongoing.





6. EtsiMumiya Ötzi was found high in the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy. Ice mummy of a man, also known as the Tyrolean Iceman, the oldest naturally preserved mummy in Europe. There is a lot of controversy and hypotheses regarding how Ötzi died. The most popular theories include all sorts of ways, ranging from participation in the search group and ending with the ritual sacrifice.





7. Skull number 5Yavlyaetsya one of five skulls found in the town of Dmanisi, Georgia. The unusual size of the skull are the subject of constant debate in the archaeological community. Basically, scientists argue about whether or not the Dmanisiysky hominoid early form of Homo erectus (Homo erectus) or not.





8. Cylinder KiraDrevny cylinder containing Akkadian cuneiform, was discovered in 1879 in what is now Iraq. This manuscript was written in the name of the Achaemenid king, Cyrus the Great. Until today among scientists tense debate with regards to its historical significance. Some experts see it as a confirmation of the repatriation of the Jews, while others see it as the oldest known human rights charter.





9. prehistoric man KalikoTysyachi stone products, resembling a prehistoric tools were found during archaeological excavations in Southern California, leading to the area known as the prehistoric man Calico. However, among the scholars still debate continues with regards to whether these "tools" artifacts (make people) or an archaeological monument (created by nature).





10. Monte Verde, ChiliOtkrytie archaeological site of Monte Verde in Chile prompted many archaeologists believe that humans settled in the Americas much earlier than previously thought (the age of the monument is defined in 14, 5 thousand years).





11. Sandia pescheraVozmozhno, one of the most controversial archaeological finds in history can be called a cave, located in New Mexico, which was excavated by Frank Hibbenom in 1930-1940. Many of its working methods and its findings are a source of great controversy in archaeological circles even today. Particularly controversial is the assumption that a person colonized North America much earlier than previously thought (again).





12. chelovekPiltdaunsky Piltdown man may have been one of the most famous anthropological hoax ever perpetrated by people. After all, in fact, after the bone fragments found in England, presented as the remains of a previously unknown species of early humans, the scientific world took more than 40 years to be to expose this deception. Personality forger remains unknown.





13. RunamoRunamo - is covered with cracks diabase dike located in Sweden with alleged runic inscription on one side. This theory has served as a source for a number of recent controversy in the scientific community about whether the cracks are detected any record or they are a result of natural wear patterns.





14. White Cave ShamanaEta 7-meter painting, discovered in Texas, was the main topic of much debate and discussion with regards to its objectives and purpose. The most common theories include many ideas from the rituals, made before the battle and ending with the ancient religious ceremonies.





15. Terteriyskie tablichkiTri tablets found in Romania in 1961, have led to serious contradictions between archaeologists, especially in relation to their age and value. And more specifically, the experts have not agreed with regards to whether they represent an early form of writing or not.





16. Dzhamsky minaretEto remarkably well-preserved minaret in Afghanistan, the exact date of the construction and the real purpose of which became the source of much discussion among scientists. Even if we assume that there is an inscription on the side supposedly includes this information, it is impossible to interpret.





17. Andean kandelyabrNesmotrya that the Nazca Lines are probably more well-known, Paracas Candelabra is another located near these geoglyphs, which archaeologists put to a standstill. While some of them claim that he had a religious significance, while others pointed to the fact that, as he carved on the side of the hill, which can be seen at a distance of 20 kilometers in the open sea, perhaps, was his kind of landmark for sailors.





18. Uffington White loshadEta prehistoric figure, found in England on a hill, consists of deep trenches filled with white chalk. Nevertheless, for many years, scientists argue about whether it is a horse, or at all for some other animal. Date of its creation - an even more contentious issue than the previous one.





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