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Prehistoric Objects
Carnac stones. France.
Carnac stones - a collection of more than three thousand standing stones around the French town of Carnac in Brittany. Stones were established between 4500 and 3300 BC There are many theories about the purpose of the installation of these stones. Some argue that the stones have to do with astronomy and observatory are. Other scientists argue that the stones were used as primitive seismic instruments to determine the earthquakes. You can also read about these places in an article about the most mysterious places on the planet. Unfinished Obelisk. Aswan, Egypt.
In the ancient quarries near Aswan, it is a huge piece of stone, which was intended to create the obelisk. The obelisk was never completed, probably because of the cracks that formed in the stone quarries (some believe that the establishment of the obelisk was interrupted violently). The sheer size of the obelisk - are impressive. The obelisk -42 m, weight of 1200 tons. For a more vivid representation of the height of the obelisk - imagine a 10-storey building. For transportation of the object approach, not every tap. How about to transport the obelisk Egyptians - a mystery.
Antequera. Spain.
The three most important dolmen (or passage mounds) in Spain: the Cueva de Menga, Cueva de Viera and El Romeral Tholos are among the largest in the world. The largest stones used in their construction weighs 180 tons, and were transported to at least a mile away. The unique design was founded about 3700 BC Many walls have anthropomorphic illustrations.
Ggantija. Malta.
Ggantija is a complex of two megalithic temples on the Maltese island of Gozo. Stone temples were built around 3600 BC, making it the second oldest religious structure ever found just after Gobekli Tepe. It should be borne in mind that at this time does not have any metal tools and has not yet been invented wheel. It is believed that the Ggantija - a place of the cult of fertility, as there have been found figurines and statuettes associated with fertility.
Stone sphere. Costa Rica.
The collection, consisting of more than 200 stone spheres ranging in size from a few centimeters to 2 meters, was found in Casta Rica. Areas thought to have been carved between 1500 and 500 BC More accurate dating - is impossible. There are many legends associated with the collection of stone. So, one of them says that they are relics of Atlantis. Another legend says that the creators had a potion, softening the rock.
The heads of the Olmecs. Mexico.
The heads of the Olmecs - collection consisting of 17 colossal heads carved from stone. The collection was created about 1500-1000 BC, and weighs each head - from six to fifty tonnes. Each head has carved a unique piece because of what some believe that they were powerful Olmec rulers.
Yonaguni Monument. Japan.
In 1987 he was discovered by a group of underwater formations off the coast of Yonaguni Island. These formations have flat edges parallel angles and columns. The area where the detected structure - was the land during the last ice age, from 8 to 10 thousand years ago, so if Yonaguni really was built by people - it is one of the oldest buildings in the world.
Gulf of Cambay (Hambhat). India.
In 2001, off the coast of India, in the Gulf of Cambay, was found sunken city. Several man-made structures were determined using sonar. From the bottom were recovered many artifacts, including: pottery shards, figurines, ornaments. Perhaps the city has existed since 9500 BC e. If he really existed then- it for thousands of years older than the oldest cities in India - Varanasi.
Moai. Easter Island.
On Easter Island, one of the most remote inhabited island in the world, it is one of the most famous mysteries of the world. The giant stone statues (moai) Easter Island is one of the world's most popular attractions among tourists. Historians, archaeologists are lost in conjectures - the purpose for which these statues were created and why they were left unfinished. One of the wildest theories about Easter Island has it that the island is actually - the peak of an underwater mountain and is all that remains of the lost civilization of Mu.
Gobekli Tepe. Turkey.
Gobekli Tepe is one of the oldest religious structures ever found in the world. It is believed that the structure appeared between 10,000 and 9,000 years BC On the stone buildings and carved columns you can see wild animals. Weight some pillars up to 20 tons. It is believed that Gobekli Tepe was built before the advent of agriculture, religion, literature, wheels, pottery, the domestication of animals. How this complex was built - the secret will protect time.
Carnac stones - a collection of more than three thousand standing stones around the French town of Carnac in Brittany. Stones were established between 4500 and 3300 BC There are many theories about the purpose of the installation of these stones. Some argue that the stones have to do with astronomy and observatory are. Other scientists argue that the stones were used as primitive seismic instruments to determine the earthquakes. You can also read about these places in an article about the most mysterious places on the planet. Unfinished Obelisk. Aswan, Egypt.
In the ancient quarries near Aswan, it is a huge piece of stone, which was intended to create the obelisk. The obelisk was never completed, probably because of the cracks that formed in the stone quarries (some believe that the establishment of the obelisk was interrupted violently). The sheer size of the obelisk - are impressive. The obelisk -42 m, weight of 1200 tons. For a more vivid representation of the height of the obelisk - imagine a 10-storey building. For transportation of the object approach, not every tap. How about to transport the obelisk Egyptians - a mystery.
Antequera. Spain.
The three most important dolmen (or passage mounds) in Spain: the Cueva de Menga, Cueva de Viera and El Romeral Tholos are among the largest in the world. The largest stones used in their construction weighs 180 tons, and were transported to at least a mile away. The unique design was founded about 3700 BC Many walls have anthropomorphic illustrations.
Ggantija. Malta.
Ggantija is a complex of two megalithic temples on the Maltese island of Gozo. Stone temples were built around 3600 BC, making it the second oldest religious structure ever found just after Gobekli Tepe. It should be borne in mind that at this time does not have any metal tools and has not yet been invented wheel. It is believed that the Ggantija - a place of the cult of fertility, as there have been found figurines and statuettes associated with fertility.
Stone sphere. Costa Rica.
The collection, consisting of more than 200 stone spheres ranging in size from a few centimeters to 2 meters, was found in Casta Rica. Areas thought to have been carved between 1500 and 500 BC More accurate dating - is impossible. There are many legends associated with the collection of stone. So, one of them says that they are relics of Atlantis. Another legend says that the creators had a potion, softening the rock.
The heads of the Olmecs. Mexico.
The heads of the Olmecs - collection consisting of 17 colossal heads carved from stone. The collection was created about 1500-1000 BC, and weighs each head - from six to fifty tonnes. Each head has carved a unique piece because of what some believe that they were powerful Olmec rulers.
Yonaguni Monument. Japan.
In 1987 he was discovered by a group of underwater formations off the coast of Yonaguni Island. These formations have flat edges parallel angles and columns. The area where the detected structure - was the land during the last ice age, from 8 to 10 thousand years ago, so if Yonaguni really was built by people - it is one of the oldest buildings in the world.
Gulf of Cambay (Hambhat). India.
In 2001, off the coast of India, in the Gulf of Cambay, was found sunken city. Several man-made structures were determined using sonar. From the bottom were recovered many artifacts, including: pottery shards, figurines, ornaments. Perhaps the city has existed since 9500 BC e. If he really existed then- it for thousands of years older than the oldest cities in India - Varanasi.
Moai. Easter Island.
On Easter Island, one of the most remote inhabited island in the world, it is one of the most famous mysteries of the world. The giant stone statues (moai) Easter Island is one of the world's most popular attractions among tourists. Historians, archaeologists are lost in conjectures - the purpose for which these statues were created and why they were left unfinished. One of the wildest theories about Easter Island has it that the island is actually - the peak of an underwater mountain and is all that remains of the lost civilization of Mu.
Gobekli Tepe. Turkey.
Gobekli Tepe is one of the oldest religious structures ever found in the world. It is believed that the structure appeared between 10,000 and 9,000 years BC On the stone buildings and carved columns you can see wild animals. Weight some pillars up to 20 tons. It is believed that Gobekli Tepe was built before the advent of agriculture, religion, literature, wheels, pottery, the domestication of animals. How this complex was built - the secret will protect time.
