The eternal question asked by history buffs and experts in historical science, who was smarter, people of the past or people of modern times. The question is more rhetorical, because the discovery of fire and atom in importance for humanity are on the same level. Some important ancient technologies became unnecessary and were forgotten.
During research, archaeologists have often come across strange artifacts testifying to the developed technologies that were used in the past. So let's take a look at the history and tell about 10 amazing ancient technologies.
Ancient technologies that we do not know about:
1
Saharasling Complex
First of all, we will go to the Shalmala River in the Indian state of Karnataka. Thousands of pilgrims and lovers of the unknown come here in the summer to see unique crafts, varied in size and shape.
Experts cannot yet determine the exact age when these unique artifacts appeared. But what they are united in is that they were created using special ancient technologies that were possessed by the tribes that inhabited the river valley in antiquity.
2
Barabar Caves
In India, there is another amazing and mysterious complex of caves, which refers to the oldest examples of rock architecture.
The mysterious complex was used as a religious building and amazes with carved details and processing technologies for hard rock.
Most of the caves were created in the III – II century BC, but many skeptics still do not agree with the official version that the stones of the caves are handcrafted.
3
South Baalbek Stone
The megalithic block, also called the stone of a pregnant woman, was discovered in the Lebanese city of Baalbek. Today it is the largest stone processed by man.
It is difficult to fully understand its purpose, but perhaps they wanted to use it to build the temple of Jupiter, located nine hundred meters from the southern stone. To make such an assumption allow similar blocks, only of smaller sizes and weights, laid at the base of the temple.
4
Reservoir Baray
The unique reservoir, according to scientists, was created by the ancient Khmers, who inhabited the territory of modern Cambodia many centuries ago.
Huge in size artificial reservoir impresses with its regular shapes.
No less beautiful temple complexes stretch along the banks. Perhaps the ancient inhabitants spent such efforts to create a single cult center, the pearl of which was the Baray reservoir.
5
Aqueduct of Kumbe Mayo
The mysterious artifact is located at an altitude of 3,300 meters above sea level and in ancient times was used to collect and divert water. It is believed that the aqueduct was created long before the Inca civilization, around 1500 BC.
It does not fit my head, but the most ancient inhabitants of Latin America already owned such amazing technologies, and could create these complex engineering objects.
The length of the aqueduct is about 10 kilometers, and when the rocks blocked its path, the builders of the past cut tunnels into them for free movement of water.
6
Peruvian cities of Sacsayhuaman and Ollantaytambo
We will stay for a short time in Peru and visit the ancient cities hiding in the jungle in the archaeological park near Cuzco.
Among the amazing artifacts and buildings, the Incan city walls capture the imagination, where the stones are precisely fitted one to one, making up an integral structure.
What technologies ancient engineers and builders used to create such splendor remains a mystery today.
7
Al Nasalaa Stone in Saudi Arabia
Nature, of course, was still the inventor, but she could hardly cut the stone so that perfectly smooth surfaces remained.
The mysterious stone is located in the province of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia, and from the moment it was discovered, it causes numerous disputes in the scientific world. Who and when left this mysterious artifact has not yet been determined. And most importantly, we don’t know for what purpose they sawed this stone.
Many are inclined to the version that this is a consequence of weathering, but where then are similar objects in other parts of the world.
8
Ishi-no-Hoden Stone
A huge megalith stands in the Japanese city of Takasago. In recent decades, Japanese scientists have carefully studied both the stone itself and the rocks around it.
The findings of scientists are somewhat surprising. The stone was created in ancient times, and when excavating the rock around the artifact and polishing it, most likely, not only manual technologies were used, but also machine tools.
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9
Moonstone in Peru
Another mysterious stone, called "Lunar", is located in Peru. Thousands of pilgrims come to megalith today to conduct rituals and ceremonies of meditation.
Most likely, in ancient times, the tribes used it as a cult sanctuary. But how it was possible to process solid rock in such a way is still unknown.
The quality of the finish allows us to think that the Indian tribes possessed certain technologies that were lost over time.
10
Mycerin Pyramid
We conclude our review of 10 amazing technologies of the past in Egypt. The valley near the city of Giza, where the pyramid stands, is famous for many mysteries. But the smallest pyramid of the pharaoh Mykerin strikes with external and internal decoration.
There is no stone exit near, and how the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt were able to deliver to the place of construction and process 200-ton blocks and today remains a mystery. In addition, inside the pyramid itself are numerous tunnels and interior rooms.
At the end of the 19th century, the British discovered a basalt sarcophagus inside, but during its transportation the ship sank off the coast of Spain.
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Conclusion
As you can see, history is fraught with many mysteries, and some artifacts are able to turn our view of the past of mankind. Perhaps new research will open the veil of secrecy, or perhaps new archaeological excavations will present new mysteries to the world.
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