Gunung Padang - Wikipedia
Gunung Padang is an archaeological site located in Karyamukti, West Java, Indonesia, 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Cianjur. Located at 885 metres (2,904 ft) above sea level, the site covers a hill—an extinct volcano—in a series of five terraces bordered by retaining walls of stone that are accessed by 370 successive andesite steps ...
New evidence strongly suggests Indonesia's Gunung Padang is …
Nov 6, 2023 · A team of archaeologists, geophysicists, geologists, and paleontologists affiliated with multiple institutions in Indonesia has found evidence showing that Gunung Padang is the oldest known...
Gunung Padang: Exploring the Secrets of the World's Oldest …
Nov 18, 2023 · Nestled in the lush landscapes of West Java, Indonesia, Gunung Padang, a colossal megalithic structure, has captured the imagination of archaeologists and historians alike. Recent groundbreaking research challenges established historical timelines, proposing that this ancient site may predate Egypt's renowned pyramids and even surpass Turkey's ...
Features - Java's Megalithic Mountain - Archaeology Magazine
On an extinct volcano in western Java, five artificial terraces are cut into a promontory known as Gunung Padang. The terraces are buttressed with stone retaining walls and can be reached from...
Is Gunung Padang the Oldest Pyramid in the World?
Feb 28, 2024 · But this is what we find at Gunung Padang, where thousands of large stone slabs were transported from another region and expertly arranged in a grand work of masonry that appears to be six times older than the Pyramid of Giza, and that’s why the site is controversial.
Is Gunung Padang the Oldest Pyramid in the World? - The …
May 30, 2023 · The ongoing research and exploration at Gunung Padang, a megalithic site located in West Java, Indonesia, has been no exception. There have been bold assertions that this site is not just another megalithic structure, but in fact, the world's oldest pyramid.
Gunung Padang: Java's Ancient Site Of Volcanism, History, And ...
Oct 22, 2024 · Gunung Padang sits on top of an extinct volcano in West Java, Indonesia. In recent times, the beautiful hilltop has attracted bold theories that suggest it was an elaborate pyramid built by a...
Gunung Padang – Remarkable Megalithic Site In Indonesia
Jun 14, 2014 · Since Dutch colonists discovered it in 1914, Gunung Padang has been known as the largest among ancient megalithic sites in Indonesia. Similar columns were used to build the Nan Madol on the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia.
Gunung Padang, Java - Sacred Sites: World Pilgrimage Guide
Gunung Padang, in Indonesia's West Java province, is seen as Southeast Asia's largest and most enigmatic megalithic complex.
Megalithic Site in Gunung Padang: A Place To See The Past Time
Oct 11, 2019 · In this mountain, you can find a ruin from ancient world of Indonesia in form of stones that’s believed that it used to be a giant monument. You can access this site in 20 kilometres in Warungkondang, a border between Cianjur and Sukabumi. Its majestic and large area making it the biggest megalithic site in South East Asia. 1. Founding.