Scientists Have Found Signs of Ancient Human Civilization Underwater!
According to a 2021 study,
archaeologists are attempting to solve the mystery of an underwater trail of
old rock piles, or cairns, that extend for miles beneath the sparkling waters
of Lake Constance, a glacial lake that is located between Germany, Austria, and
Switzerland. These cairns appear to have been built by ancient civilization who lived about
5,500 years ago.
Although "the function
of this 10-kilometer long prehistoric feature remains enigmatic,"
according to a 2021 study published in the Annual Review of Swiss Archaeology,
the piles are several dozen feet wide and reach heights of up to six feet,
making them stand out as impressive structures that would have taken a lot of
work and time to build. This week, the Bodensee Stonehenge (Lake Constance
Stonehenge) pop-up show at the Office for Archaeology Thurgau will reveal the
research's findings.
Leuzinger claims in an email
to Motherboard that individuals built the cairns "at the Neolithic
coastline, exactly. The author proceeded, stating that "Climatic change
elevated the lake level to, at present, three to five meters higher. The
shoreline also depends on seasonal variations in the lake level and snow in the
Alpine range."
However, the 2021 study
includes data from sediment cores and materials taken from the cairns that
suggests they date back around 5,500 years. Investigations into the nature of
the underwater cairn site are still ongoing. The majority of the work has been
concentrated on cairn 5, but scientists are currently examining a new
construction that will be included in a future article and may give details on
how ancient humans may have built these cairns.
We are already examining a
second cairn, added Leuzinger. He remarked that it resembles cairn number 5 and
shows signs of "cut marks from stone axes."
Archaeologists have already
found the remains of Neolithic pile-dwelling towns or stilt-house towns that
were built by ancient humans over the marshes surrounding this lake thousands of years ago.
Leuzinger theorizes that many of these towns must have contributed to the
formation's construction since it is too large to have been the product of the
labor of a single settlement.
You cannot construct 170
cairns with a population of only one village, he declared. The population
living around the lake must have organized and had a strong desire to build
these cairns. Such cairns can also be seen on Germany's northern shoreline,
according to recent discoveries!
Is there a lost Underwater city?
The Lost City Hydrothermal Field, which was found by researchers in 2000 and is located more than 700 meters (2,300 feet) below the surface, is the ocean's longest-lasting venting environment. It is unique and has never been matched.
It's fascinating to
speculate about what these prehistoric peoples may have thought the heaps meant
given how much work went into their construction. Leuzinger and his associates
take into account a number of potential uses, including crannogs, which are
man-made islands incorporated into lakes.
The group also suggested
that the structures may be used as platforms for fishing, cemeteries, border defences,
a calendar based on solstices, or even some kind of cultic astronomical
display.
Is the Earth losing water?
Between the ocean, atmosphere, and land, water flows indefinitely. Since there is only a finite amount of water on Earth, it is constant throughout its surface and atmosphere.
Personally, I believe it had
a sacred context, stated Leuzinger. Why not create artificial, little islands
linked to a funeral? We have not yet discovered any graves, and we have no idea
how the lake residents buried their dead. But I have no data or evidence to
support this; it's just my own theory.
The crew will need to make a
lot more dives and analyze the information that is brought up from this hidden
structure in order to answer this riddle. To fill out a 171st pile in honor of
these historic builders, attendees of this week's pop-up event are urged to
bring a rock from their community.
Some Common FAQ
1. What are the characteristics of human civilization?
2. Is there such a thing as an undersea city?
It's on the western shore of the Okhamandal Peninsula, on the right bank of the Gomti river, at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch, facing the Arabian Sea.
Finally, the discovery of evidence of an early human society underwater reveals an enthralling chapter in our common history. We discover buried mysteries and see our predecessors' creativity and tenacity as we descend into the depths of the oceans. This astounding discovery reveals the limitless possibilities that exist beneath the surface, reminding us of the vastness and mystery that our planet possesses. We gain a deeper grasp of our past and a renewed sense of astonishment at the interconnection of all life with each new revelation. All photo credits goes to their real owners. Let this find motivate us to treasure our rich heritage and continue investigating our world's beauties, both above and below the waves.
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