This astounding revelation places Gunung Padang at least 10,000 years older than iconic monuments like the pyramids of Giza in Egypt and England’s Stonehenge.
Gunung Padang’s uniqueness lies in the fact that its earliest layer was meticulously carved from cooled lava flows. The ancient builders ingeniously worked with the natural environment, rather than against it, harnessing the resources at hand.
This approach demonstrates the resourcefulness of ancient civilizations and their ability to create sophisticated structures that endure through the ages.
Probing the Mysteries
This groundbreaking discovery challenges conventional wisdom about the capabilities of ancient hunter-gatherer societies. The researchers behind the Gunung Padang project suggest that this megalithic wonder sheds light on the advanced engineering skills of ancient civilizations.
Gunung Padang may even surpass Göbekli Tepe, the previous frontrunner for the title of the world’s oldest ‘megalith,’ by thousands of years.
