Unveiling the World's Oldest Pyramid of Gunung Padang: A Gateway to a Lost Civilization?

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Hidden beneath the lush landscape of the Indonesian island of Java lies a mysterious megalithic site known as Gunung Padang.

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Could this enigmatic hill actually house the world's oldest pyramid?

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Research conducted by Indonesian geologist Danny Hilman Natawidjaja and his team has unveiled astonishing revelations that suggest a much older timeline.

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The results of their extensive investigations have revealed that Gunung Padang consists of layers of ancient structures, stretching back over 10,000 years.

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The lowest layer presents a unique feature—a basalt rock structure believed to be crafted by human hands, resembling a 'lava tongue.'

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Although Gunung Padang does not conform to the symmetrical appearance typically associated with pyramids, it presents an elongated form with a half-circle at the front.

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The claim that Gunung Padang could potentially be the oldest pyramid in the world has triggered both fascination and skepticism.

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The ongoing excavations and scientific investigations at this Indonesian site may hold the key to rewriting history as we know it.

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