25,000-Year-Old Pyramid in Indonesia Might Not Be Human-Made

Archaeologists have proposed that a pyramid-like structure in Indonesia, which some suggest could be more than 25,000 years old, might not have been constructed by humans at all.

Buckle up, because this story dives into the mysteries of history and some pretty bold claims.

Pyramids around the world have always been a source of fascination and countless theories. It’s tough for many to imagine how these enormous, intricate structures could have been built without modern tools or technology.

While aliens are a popular go-to explanation for such feats, that’s not where this story is headed.

Instead, experts are looking at a different angle when it comes to Gunung Padang, an archaeological site in Indonesia.

One study suggested evidence of human activity in this area dating back thousands of years earlier than any known pyramid.

Adding to the intrigue, the study also pointed to the possibility of ‘hidden cavities or chambers’ within the site.

Naturally, these findings raise questions about who—or what—could have created such a structure and why.

Researchers behind the study wrote: “Radiocarbon dating of organic soils from the structures uncovered multiple construction stages dating back thousands of years BCE, with the initial phase dating to the Palaeolithic era.”

They added: “This study strongly suggests that Gunung Padang is not a natural hill but a pyramid-like construction.”

However, other archaeologists have challenged these conclusions. They argue that the pyramid may not have been constructed by humans—or even by extraterrestrials—because it may not have been ‘constructed’ at all.

Critics of the study have suggested that while the data collected from Gunung Padang is valid, the idea that early humans were responsible for shaping the site lacks solid evidence.

Flint Dibble, an archaeologist from Cardiff University in Wales, shared his perspective with Nature, suggesting that the structure could have formed through natural processes.

He explained: “Material rolling down a hill is going to, on average, orient itself,”

His comments emphasize the need for extraordinary evidence to back such extraordinary claims.

Additionally, archaeologists pointed out the absence of typical indicators of human activity, such as charcoal or bone fragments in the soil.

These are often found in sites with significant human involvement.

Lutfi Yondri, an archaeologist at BRIN in Bandung, Indonesia, noted that his research found evidence of human habitation in the region between 12,000 and 6,000 years ago.

However, he added that none of his findings supported the idea that the people of the time possessed the advanced skills necessary to create such a structure.

So, for now, it seems this unusual formation might not be a pyramid after all but rather a fascinating creation of nature.