10 Most Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries Of All Time
The archaeological discoveries over the years have proven to us the creativity and ingenuity of our ancestors. Witnessing these amazing archaeological discoveries have made traveling to different destinations even more enjoyable. That said, let’s take a look at the ten most mysterious archaeological discoveries of all time :
1 – The Moai Statues, Easter Island
One of the most iconic and mysterious archaeological discoveries ever made, these statues are believed to be carved by the ancient people of Rapa Nui between 1300 to 1500 AD out of rocks from dead volcanoes of the island. Found on Easter Island that is located on a remote, treeless island of Chile, there are 288 Moai Statues and they weigh as heavy as 80 tons with a height of 13 feet.
2 – Stonehenge
A 5000-year-old monument located in Salisbury, England, this prehistoric wonder was believed to be constructed between 2000 BC and 3000 BC. To build it, neolithic builders brought gigantic stones from the Preseli Hills 150 miles away. The actual purpose of the Stonehenge is still unknown and it is believed that 240 dead people got buried here too.
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3 – Voynich Manuscript
Called the world’s most mysterious manuscript, the Voynich Manuscript was discovered in 1912 in Northern Italy. The author, scribe or the language is still unknown.
With drawings of interesting and unknown herbal plants, the manuscript also has biological, astronomical, cosmological and pharmaceutical sections to it and has had archaeological enthusiasts in its thrall for years.
4 – Mount Owen Moa
In 1986, a group of archaeologists discovered a claw of a bird with flesh and muscles still attached to it while excavating in a cave in New Zealand. Later, it was confirmed that what the archaeologists had discovered was a foot of an extinct species of a wingless bird called Moa that disappeared from earth over 2000 years ago.
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5 – Sacsayhuaman
An ancient walled complex located in Machu Picchu, Peru, the construction of this complex piece of mastery started in 1440 by Emperor Pachacuti and it took more than a century to complete. Made with different types of rock, the three-tiered walls of the Sacsayhuaman complex are a marvel of engineering fitted together so tightly that mortar was not even needed.
6 – Nazca Lines
The mysterious lines and geoglyphs of Nazca, located off the Peruvian coast plain, have always been some of the archeology’s greatest enigmas. The lines were believed to be scratched into the ground between 500 BC and 500 AD and because of their size, quantity, structure, and nature, the Nazca Lines have puzzled archaeologists to this day.
7 – Gobekli Tepe
A magnificent archaeological find in Turkey dating back to 11,000 years ago, the Gobekli Tepe features many pillars with carvings of animals and other creatures. Originally, the site was believed to be a medieval cemetery but later, theories claimed that it was an ancient temple.Book tours to Turkey with Tour Center and witness this age-old monument that has stood the test of time to this day.
8 – Great Serpent Mound
In Ohio, archaeologists discovered an astounding mystery – the Great Serpent Mound. Believed to be constructed in around 1000 AD, the mound, which is in the shape of a giant snake, has left experts baffled with no one able to tell who built or why. Some experts believe it was used as an effigy during religious ceremonies or sacrificial offerings.
9 – Terracotta Army
Discovered in 1974 by local farmers in Xian, China, the Terracotta Army depicts the greatest human funeral art ever. Thousands of clay soldiers were buried near to the tomb of emperor Qin Shi Huang and they were meant to accompany him into the afterlife. Three pits were discovered altogether, housing more than 8000 soldiers, horses, cavalry, chariots, and even acrobats and musicians.
10 – Las Bolas
Dating back as far as 600 AD, these giant stone spherical monuments are scattered around the Diquis Delta of Southern Costa Rica. Made from a rock called gabbro that comes from molten magma, the purpose of these large stone spheres are unknown.
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