Mysterious pyramid in Peru makes archaeologists' crazy

Archaeologists have long had a headache to find a solution to a mysterious, mysterious pyramid built hundreds of years ago in Peru that seems to be simulated in volcanic form.

El Volcan pyramid shot from above, clearly "crater".(Source: Antiquity).

Located in Nepeña Valley, there are no volcanoes or any similar artificial structures in this area shaped like this ancient pyramid's architecture.

In a recent investigation, the researchers discovered a staircase collapsed in the ground leading to a plaster of mud, a fireplace containing charcoal and seashells.

And, the method of measuring radioactive carbon showed an unusual occurrence of four total solar eclipses at this site over a period of only 110 years, suggesting that the work could have been used to "celebrate". "The Moon's victory with the Sun."

The strange pyramid, also known as the mound, was first found in the 1960s.

Although the exact time of construction is not known, this work is close to the Late Formative cultural center (900-200 BC) of the San Isidrio region, suggesting that it may be related to this period. - According to the scientists analyzed in a new study, published in Antiquity magazine.

It has a height of about 15.5 meters, and is structured like a strange crater excavated at the top.

Since its discovery, scientists have spent a lot of time trying to find solutions to the strange structure of this pyramid.

El Volcan pyramid position on the map.(Source: Antiquity)

Scientists wrote in the report in Antiquity magazine: " When viewed from a distance, this place looks like a volcanic volcanic cone, as in Andahua Valley in southern Peru, and so we named it. This work El Volcán. "

However, it should be noted that there are no volcanoes near El Volcan to serve as a reference model for this work, and there are actually no examples of volcanic structures known as El Volcán in Peru or anywhere else.

For many years, researchers have come up with several explanations, including two hypotheses: a hypothesis that "crater" is the result of erosion, and another hypothesis shows it. It was built like a cone volcano and could be bound to astronomical events.

However, in a recent study, researchers argue that subsequent natural activities or processes are not able to create this structure.

The researchers dug a trench on the southern wall of the "crater," revealing a collapsed staircase, a row of unburnt bricks, and a layer of mud-plaster from 2m above the surface.

They also found the remains of an ancient fireplace under the center of the inner core floor.

Using a method of measuring radioactive carbon with a heater, scientists have discovered the fireplace dates back to about 1563, or between 1492-1602.

And, during this time, the researchers discovered something very unusual - a rare data cluster of four total eclipses.

The researchers wrote: " When the total solar eclipse in any position occurs randomly at about 360 years, the probability of a 110-year solar eclipse is 0.0003."

"Residents of this area will not be able to experience such a dense solar eclipse."

"Perhaps less likely that four solar eclipses appear within 32 years of observation between solar eclipses of 1521 and 1543."

According to researchers, who live in the Peruvian coastal area at this time, called Yungas, welcomed the eclipse " with joy, without fear, " unlike the Incas.

While it is still unclear why the building was built in volcanic form, the scientists' finding suggests that the pyramid may be related to solar eclipse.

The researchers concluded: " Maybe El Volcán is the place to celebrate the victory of the Moon (and the sea) with the Sun (and land)".