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Xodiac · 05-01-06, 04:59 PM

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12402157/

ISOKO, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Researchers in Bosnia on Wednesday unearthed the first solid evidence that an ancient pyramid lies hidden beneath a massive hill — a series of geometrically cut stone slabs that could form part of the structure's sloping surface.

Archaeologists and other experts began digging into the sides of the mysterious hill near the central Bosnian town of Visoko last week. On Wednesday, the digging revealed large stone blocks on one side that the leader of the team believes are the outer layer of the pyramid.

"These are the first uncovered walls of the pyramid," said Semir Osmanagic, a Bosnian archaeologist who studied the pyramids of Latin America for 15 years.

Osmanagic said Wednesday's discovery significantly bolsters his theory that the 2,120-foot hill rising above the small town of Visoko is actually a step pyramid — the first found in Europe.

"We can see the surface is perfectly flat. This is the crucial material proof that we are talking pyramids," he said.

Osmanagic believes the structure itself is a colossal 722 feet high, or a third taller than Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza. The huge stone blocks discovered Wednesday appear to be cut in cubes and polished.

"It is so obvious that the top of the blocks, the surface is man made," Osmanagic said. He plans to continue the work throughout the summer, "after which the pyramid will be visible," he said.

Earlier research on the hill, known as Visocica, found that it has perfectly shaped, 45-degree slopes pointing toward the cardinal points, and a flat top. Under layers of dirt, workers discovered a paved entrance plateau, entrances to tunnels and large stone blocks.

Satellite photographs and thermal imaging revealed two other, smaller pyramid-shaped hills in the Visoko Valley.

la dj · 05-01-06, 04:59 PM

i LIVE for news like this!

Edwin Watson · 05-01-06, 05:06 PM

saw this on the news the other day... interesting as hell!!!

PETA · 05-01-06, 05:12 PM

interesting stuff you got there

la dj · 05-01-06, 05:25 PM

i'd love to be there helping excavate it. at least there's a pay off like no other!

Beatrite · 05-01-06, 05:40 PM

see... aliens vs. predator has more truth to it.

now we just gotta find the one in the antarctic that dwarves them all!

Hey Bubu · 05-01-06, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by djb

see... aliens vs. predator has more truth to it.

now we just gotta find the one in the antarctic that dwarves them all!

R_TYPE · 05-01-06, 08:19 PM

did u hear about the ancient city/battlefield they found somewhere near Ur not long ago? it was in the news earlier this year...January I believe.

05-01-06, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Xodiac Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Arlington Posts: 2,290	World's largest pyramid...in BOSNIA?? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12402157/ ISOKO, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Researchers in Bosnia on Wednesday unearthed the first solid evidence that an ancient pyramid lies hidden beneath a massive hill — a series of geometrically cut stone slabs that could form part of the structure's sloping surface. Archaeologists and other experts began digging into the sides of the mysterious hill near the central Bosnian town of Visoko last week. On Wednesday, the digging revealed large stone blocks on one side that the leader of the team believes are the outer layer of the pyramid. "These are the first uncovered walls of the pyramid," said Semir Osmanagic, a Bosnian archaeologist who studied the pyramids of Latin America for 15 years. Osmanagic said Wednesday's discovery significantly bolsters his theory that the 2,120-foot hill rising above the small town of Visoko is actually a step pyramid — the first found in Europe. "We can see the surface is perfectly flat. This is the crucial material proof that we are talking pyramids," he said. Osmanagic believes the structure itself is a colossal 722 feet high, or a third taller than Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza. The huge stone blocks discovered Wednesday appear to be cut in cubes and polished. "It is so obvious that the top of the blocks, the surface is man made," Osmanagic said. He plans to continue the work throughout the summer, "after which the pyramid will be visible," he said. Earlier research on the hill, known as Visocica, found that it has perfectly shaped, 45-degree slopes pointing toward the cardinal points, and a flat top. Under layers of dirt, workers discovered a paved entrance plateau, entrances to tunnels and large stone blocks. Satellite photographs and thermal imaging revealed two other, smaller pyramid-shaped hills in the Visoko Valley. __________________ ____________________________________ Evan Arnett The Emissary Feralcode Records Blueplasma Recordings Proton Music http://www.evanarnett.com/ http://www.myspace.com/electricemissary

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la dj only lived in LA for 2 weeks Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 14,129	i LIVE for news like this! __________________ "Good djs play the latest music. GREAT DJS play 30+yrs of dance music and make it work" - Silverbull "When I listen to records from back in the day, they can't compare to today's music. That raw feeling can't be heard in our current environment where everything seems to over rely on digital production." - Oliver Bondzio

05-01-06, 05:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
la dj only lived in LA for 2 weeks Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 14,129	i'd love to be there helping excavate it. at least there's a pay off like no other! __________________ "Good djs play the latest music. GREAT DJS play 30+yrs of dance music and make it work" - Silverbull "When I listen to records from back in the day, they can't compare to today's music. That raw feeling can't be heard in our current environment where everything seems to over rely on digital production." - Oliver Bondzio

05-01-06, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Beatrite Token White Boy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Alvarado Posts: 3,429	see... aliens vs. predator has more truth to it. now we just gotta find the one in the antarctic that dwarves them all! __________________ MySpace Leverage Collective

05-01-06, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
R_TYPE Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Mobius Posts: 1,201	did u hear about the ancient city/battlefield they found somewhere near Ur not long ago? it was in the news earlier this year...January I believe. __________________ e^(ipi)+1 = 0

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05-01-06, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
PETA an apparition Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 38,627	interesting stuff you got there

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