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Structure beneath the Sea of Galilee

Massive ‘Pyramid’ Beneath the Sea of Galilee?

Israeli archaeologists have discovered Jesus’ Fortress of Solitude a massive stone structure at the bottom of the Sea of Galilee in Israel:

The mysterious structure is cone shaped, made of “unhewn basalt cobbles and boulders,” and weighs an estimated 60,000 tons the researchers said… Rising nearly 32 feet (10 meters) high, it has a diameter of about 230 feet (70 meters).

…The structure was first detected in the summer of 2003 during a sonar survey of the southwest portion of the sea. Divers have since been down to investigate, they write in the latest issue of the International Journal of Nautical Archaeology.

“Close inspection by scuba diving revealed that the structure is made of basalt boulders up to 1 m (3.2 feet) long with no apparent construction pattern,” the researchers write in their journal article. “The boulders have natural faces with no signs of cutting or chiselling. Similarly, we did not find any sign of arrangement or walls that delineate this structure.”

They say it is definitely human-made and probably was built on land, only later to be covered by the Sea of Galilee as the water level rose. “The shape and composition of the submerged structure does not resemble any natural feature. We therefore conclude that it is man-made and might be termed a cairn,” the researchers write.

Based on nearby megalithic sites, such as the monumental site of Khirbet Beteiha, 19 miles to the north-east of the submerged structure, researchers believe that the mysterious monument may date back more than 4000 years.

Livescience: Mysterious Stone Structure Discovered Beneath Sea of Galilee

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  1. Causal link found between vanity and backaches
    It will be interesting to find out if anyone is buried there. In Biblical accounts piling rocks was a suitable memorial not just for people but events of importance as well.

    A burial would be best for the archaeologists. Could you imagine getting to the bottom of the pile and finding nothing? Of course, at least you could understand something of the poor bastards who had to build it.

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    Royal Official: “Great King So-and-So has passed into eternity. You shall honor his memory by erecting the biggest pile of rocks in all the lands!”

    Worker: “Oh, crap!”

  2. another recent find about khufu – papyri near red sea
    recent find about a port and khufu name found by red sea
    heres quote from http://luxor-news.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/4th-dynasty-papyrus-found.html

    “Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim, the Minister of State for Antiquities Affaires declared the discovery of one of the most ancient ports in history that date to King “Khufu” at “Wadi el- Jarf” Area, The Red Sea Shore, exactly 180 km. south Suez, Suez- Zafarana Road. 4o hieroglyphic papyri that register the Egyptian everyday life details were also discovered and most of them date to the 27th year of the reign of King Khufu.

    Dr. Ibrahim declares that the port that was discovered by the Franco-Egyptian archaeological team working in the Suez Archaeological Area. This port is considered one of the most important ports in Ancient Egypt because it was used to transport copper and other minerals from Sinai to the Valley. The Minister pointed out that the mission also succeeded in discovering a group of stone anchors that were marked with ropes used to tie the ships inside the port.

    The Antiquities Minister added that the discovered papyri are considered the oldest written papyri ever found in Egypt declaring the importance of the discovery of such papyri due to the information of everyday life that they reflect, it includes monthly reports that register the number of the port workers and the most important details of their lives. He also added that the papyri were transformed to the Suez Museum immediately after their discovery for study and registration.

    The Director of the mission, Pierre Tallet declared that it is important to study the information in those papyri carefully because they will present plenty informations about this period. They also reflect the life of the ancient Egyptians, their rights and duties to get to know the details and nature of the ancient Egyptian life.

    On the other hand, Mr. Adel Hussein, head of the Ancient Egyptian Sector said that the mission also succeeded in discovering the remains of houses for workers at that time. This expresses the commercial importance of this place whether through land or sea. 30 caves were also discovered in addition to stone blocks that were used to close those caves that carry the inscriptions of King Khufu inside a cartouch, in red ink. Finally a group of stone tools used for cutting ropes and some wooden remains and ropes were also discovered.”

    Photos provided by the MSAA:

    http://www.egyptologyforum.org/bbs/Wadi_el-Jarf.pdf

    ciao clemente

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