From ancient settlements lost underwater, to entire empires we didn’t know existed, here are 10 mysterious archaeological sites that we still don’t know much about. Follow us on instagram!
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10. Norsuntepe
Between 1968 and 1974, the German Archaeological Institute led by Professor Harald Hauptmann, excavated at a site in Eastern Turkey. Located in the Keban Area on the Upper Euphrates River, the settlement of Norsuntepe sits at the crown of a hill of an area that measures between 500 by 300 meters.
9. Lost Temple of Musasir
Villagers living in a hilly region of northern Iraq were surprised to stumble upon a long-lost temple that dates back over 2500 years. Erected in the Iron Age, column bases from a temple were discovered alongside life-sized human statues and other artifacts in what is now the geo-cultural region of Kurdistan.
8. 4600-Year-Old Step Pyramids
With the iconic Great Pyramid at Giza as one of the most recognizable archaeological sites in the world, it might not seem uncommon for new pyramids to be unearthed in Egypt. However archaeologists working near the ancient settlement of Edfu have recently excavated a step pyramid that dates back about 4600 years. The famous pyramids date back to some 4,500 years ago.
7. Shrines to Predict the Future
On a hilltop in Armenia, three shrines dating back about 3300 years were discovered in 2003. Each of the shrines has a single room containing a clay basin filled with ash and ceramic vessels, leading archaeologists to believe the shrines were used for divination and predicting the future.
6. Stone Beehive Ruins
In the US, in the state of Arizona, ruins and ancient dwellings dating back 800 years were discovered in the ghost town of Cochrane. Founded as a mining camp in 1905, the town lasted for about 10 years and gained approximately 100 residents before it was abandoned. Although not much of the town survived, there are a number of strange looking beehive-shaped ruins still remaining.
5. Megalithic Sculptures
The San Agustín Archaeological Park and the National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro in the southern states of Huila and Cauca in Colombia are two World Heritage sites that continue to intrigue both visitors and explorers alike.
4. The Rock Ship of Japan
Asuka is a small village nestled in the hills of Japan. While famous for its Buddhist temples and shrines, there are some strange stone monuments hidden in the hills that don’t fit in with the Buddhist style.
3. Underwater Stonehenge
While Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England is one of the most iconic archaeological structures of all time, it might be particularly surprising to know that there are multiple similar structures within the United Kingdom. However, for those living in the United States, you may not know that you don't have to travel across the ocean to find Stonehenge.
2. Yonaguni Pyramid, Japan
With a population of around 1700, the island holds three towns, but the most striking thing about the island is the discovery made in the 1980s by a team of local divers when an underwater rock formation was found off the southernmost tip of the island.
1. Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Great Zimbabwe was the capital city of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe that flourished during the last Iron Age. It is located in the Masvingo Province about five and a half hours south of the capital of Harare.
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