Bosnian Pyramid Complex
Pyramid of the Sun (Visoko) · Bosanske piramide
Miocene–Pliocene geological formation; claimed 12,000 BCE hypothesized (no evidence)·Natural geology; attributed by claimant to unknown Ice Age civilization ('Atlanteans')·🇧🇦 Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
About
About Bosnian Pyramid Complex
Natural hills (Visočica, Plješevica) claimed by Semir Osmanagić since 2005 as ancient pyramids with tunnels (Ravne) and pavements. Geologists identify hills as natural flatirons (tectonic breccia), concrete claimed is natural conglomerate.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Why perception of pyramidal shape persists
- 02Source of Ravne tunnels (medieval mine vs natural)
Theories
- 01Osmanagić: 29,200 yr pyramid energy machine (unsupported)
- 02Geology: differential erosion of layered sediments creates pyramidal flatiron
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- Geological 10 Ma–1 Ma; no peer-reviewed evidence of construction
- Period
- Miocene–Pliocene geological formation; claimed 12,000 BCE hypothesized (no evidence)
- Culture
- Natural geology; attributed by claimant to unknown Ice Age civilization ('Atlanteans')
- Purpose
- Natural hills; tourist attraction / pseudoarchaeology site
- Excavation
- Not applicable
Geological 10 Ma–1 Ma; no peer-reviewed evidence of construction
Initial construction
c. 1530 CE
Abandonment
Location
Where it is
43.9770° N · 18.1790° E · 400 m
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