What is the oldest pyramid in the world? New discovery

by times news cr

2024-05-14 07:18:19

Las archaeological zones They have been important witnesses of the evolution of humanity. Recently, a group of archaeologists made the discovery of the oldest pyramid in the worldaround 25,000 years old.

In Archaeological Prospecting A recent study was shared that reveals the presence of an artificial hill with a carved lava core and multiple strata dating back to the Paleolithic, including the Holocene and the Neolithic.

This monument, located in el Monte Padangwas initially considered a natural elevation covered in vegetation, but detailed analyzes have revealed its true nature: a sculpted pyramid with multiple layers, built on a lava core.

According to experts, the construction of this pyramid could have begun approximately 16,000 years ago, and it is even estimated that it could date back to 27,000 years ago, placing it among the oldest structures of humanity.

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It is speculated that this impressive building could have been an ancestral temple or a ceremonial monument built by a civilization that stood out in skills for its time.

In addition, analyzes revealed the presence of underground chambers and tunnels inside, suggesting a ritual or religious purpose.

While the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt, is often considered the oldest built by the Egyptians, with its 4,700-year history, it is dwarfed by the antiquity of Gunung Padang.

Mount Padang (Photo: Getty Images)

The latter stands in Karyamukti, a village in Campaka, West Java, Indonesia, and its structure began to take shape more than 10,000 years ago, according to the most recent studies.

I have a degree in Literature and a Master’s degree in Linguistic and Literary Competence from the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ). Since 2022, I have worked as an editor for Debate.com.mx, where I share stories and news from my home state, Zacatecas, and its municipalities, as well as entities such as San Luis Potosí and Querétaro, among others. My passion for travel leads me to publish publications about tourism, World Heritage Cities, Magical Towns and Archaeological Zones. I also share travel tips, recommendations for destinations such as the beaches of Oaxaca, Quintana Roo, Yucatán; attractions in Querétaro, Jalisco, Mexico City, Hidalgo, and more; as well as recommendations and details of concerts from the main fairs in the country. Additionally, I write about cheap flight offers from airlines such as Volaris, Viva Aerobus, Mexicana de Aviación and Aeroméxico, as well as details of the new Mayan Train.

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