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.




The massive cairns have aroused popular curiosity and academic debate ever since the Institute for Lake Research in Langenargen first discovered them in 2015. Off the southwest Swiss shore of Lake Constance, in the shallow waters, about 170 of these rock formations are arranged in a straight line. Leuzinger's team at the Museum of Archaeology of the Canton of Thurgau has acquired solid evidence that the local Neolithic-era inhabitants who lived in the area built the rock formations.

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?

Certain features are shared by all civilizations. Large population centres; monumental building and distinct art forms; shared communication tactics; territorial administration systems; a complex division of labor; and the division of people into social and economic classes are examples of these.

2. Is there such a thing as an undersea city?

 Baiae, Italy - The settlement was built atop the Campi Flegrei (Phelgraean Fields), a nearby supervolcano. A process called as bradyseism has happened throughout time, in which the ground level has steadily fallen between four and six metres, submerging much of the city.

3. Where is the underwater city of Dwarka?

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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