Researchers discover world’s oldest pyramid in Indonesia
Researchers have found what could be the oldest pyramid in the world. The site, known as Gunung Padang, is in the hills of West Java, Indonesia.
The site, although has served as a place of interest for locals over time, may be much more than just a natural hill, new scientific studies suggest.
If confirmed, it would be far older than Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza and even older than Stonehenge.
For years, Gunung Padang was thought to be a simple megalithic site, but new research has uncovered layers of stone beneath the surface, revealing a massive hidden structure.
Scientists believe it was built in stages, with the oldest parts dating back as far as 27,000 years. This is much earlier than any known civilization, meaning humans may have been building complex structures long before history books suggest.
Using advanced technology like ground-penetrating radar and radiocarbon dating, researchers have found evidence of hidden chambers inside the structure.
Some of these chambers are as large as 15 metres long with ceilings up to 10 metres high. Scientists are now working to explore these spaces, hoping to uncover more about who built the pyramid and why.
Gunung Padang is still being studied by teams of archaeologists, geologists, and other experts.
