Ancient Mysteries

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The puzzle of Göbekli Tepe continues to perplex scholars—this mysterious site predates known ancient civilizations by several millennia. Located in what is now modern-day Türkiye, Göbekli Tepe is often regarded as one of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries, possibly...See more

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The "Gate of the Sun" at the ancient city of Tiwanaku in Bolivia.

Then vs Now : Tiwanaku, a 2,000-year-old archaeological site in western Bolivia, near Lake Titicaca, is one of the largest ancient cities of South America.

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the fact is we dont know how old the Great Pyramids of Giza are because the casing stones were removed and no reliable carbon dating has been done. There are no marks or inscriptions to give clues to the age and still to this day its the largest and most perfect pyramids...See more

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Orichalcum was said to be the metal used to make the Shrine of Poseidon in the very center of the Island of Atlantis, according to Plato's book, Timaeus and Critias, page 119 (link in comments). For a long time scholars have debated about the existence and possible composition of such an alloy. Now it has finally been discovered to be a mixture of Copper, Zinc and Charcoal that forms a golden brass like metal. https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/more-orichalcum-atlantis-alloy-turns-helmets-sicilian-shipwreck-what-was-021254

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Mysterious 6-Sided Star Disk Staff of the Goddess

Old Babylon: Uruk: 5000 Years of the Megacity Hematite cylinder seal; the suppliant goddess (with a short necklace counterweight) and the king with a double-ended mace and a dagger face the warrior goddess who holds a double lion-headed mace beneath a star-disc and crescent. In the field are a human head facing right above a fish; three drill-holes together; a hedgehog above a couchant bull, both facing left. There is a base-line beneath the figures. Traces of an erased inscription.

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An 8+ foot tall prehistoric dolmen hidden in the forest near the small town of Guzeripl, Russia. Conservative estimates put these Black Sea dolmens at around 4000 B.C.

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Megalithic Mystery in the Mediterranean

On the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea lies the island of Arvad. Its appeal is a huge megalithic wall, built thousands of years ago with stones weighing several tons. The wall covers the entire island, stretching for miles. How could someone thousands of years ago build...See more

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Found: A Massive, Mysterious Rock Sphere in Bosnia

This 60 ton Giant stone sphere was found in Bosnia (2016 ?). There used to be 80 of these stone balls in Bosnia, but most of them were destroyed when rumors started circling among locals that gold was hidden inside them. Just eight remain now (probably many more), with the latest...See more

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Angled drill holes | Door of the Moon Temple

Qorikancha, Cusco, Peru

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Is history as we learnt in school? Or is it simply written by the victors throughout time? Perhaps there is a greater story waiting to be uncovered, dusted off and deciphered. Come join us and help rewrite the History Books... Chat: #ancientmysteries:minds.com