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Scientists now claim the Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia may not have been built by humans—but shaped by Mother Nature instead.
Dating back to 25,000 BC, Gunung Padang is 22,000 years older than Egypt’s Step Pyramid, rewriting what we know about ancient construction.
Researchers believe the pyramid’s core was originally a lava hill, later sculpted and modified over thousands of years.
If humans built it, they must have possessed advanced masonry skills during the last Ice Age—long before agriculture even existed.
Many archaeologists dismiss the findings, saying there’s no solid proof that ancient humans played a role in its creation.
Unlike other ancient sites, no human remains, bones, or tools have been found to support the theory of early builders.
Gunung Padang sits atop an extinct volcano, considered sacred by locals, adding to its mystique and historical importance.
The research team compares Gunung Padang to Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, another site that challenges our understanding of early civilizations.
Following backlash, the journal that published the study is now re-evaluating the claims, sparking an academic showdown.