All articles tagged with #pyramid
A three-sided pyramid-like geometry in Mars' Valles Marineris has appeared in NASA imagery from 2001 through 2016, spotted by anomaly researchers; while intriguing, it is not evidence of alien life or civilization, though some experts say the feature warrants closer scrutiny as a geological anomaly.
The American publisher of a study claiming an Indonesian site as the world's "oldest pyramid" has retracted the research, which was based on radiocarbon measurements of soil from drilling samples. Critics argued that the study incorrectly dated human presence at Gunung Padang, a site used for Islamic and Hindu rituals, and lacked evidence of man-made constructions. The retraction followed a monthslong investigation, with the study's authors disputing the decision, asserting that their soil samples had been established as man-made constructions.
Archaeologists in Egypt have begun a massive project to restore the outer casing of the smallest of Giza's three pyramids, the pyramid of King Menkaure, to its original state. The project aims to reinstall hundreds of granite blocks that once covered the pyramid, using modern methods such as photogrammetry and laser scanning for study and documentation. While some experts have expressed concerns about the project, the team plans to carefully excavate and reinstall the blocks over the course of about three years, with hopes of uncovering additional antiquities in the process.
Egypt's plan to restore the Menkaure Pyramid with granite cladding has sparked mixed reactions, with the country's antiquities chief hailing it as a "gift to the world" while some experts and the public express concern, calling it an "absurdity" that could damage the ancient structure. The project, already underway, aims to return the pyramid to its original state, but critics argue that the intervention goes against conservation principles and lacks necessary archaeological expertise. The strong backlash has prompted Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities to call for a pause to reassess the project's feasibility.
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.
Satellite images have revealed a pyramid-like structure in Antarctica, sparking conspiracy theories about its origin. However, geologists have identified it as a natural mountain peak in the Ellsworth Mountain range, dismissing claims of it being a human construction or evidence of a lost civilization.