One of the most mysterious archaeological sites in the world is located off the coast of the island of Keros in the Aegean Sea. Dascalio Island, which was once part of Keros before sea levels rose, turned out to be not just a hill, but a giant pyramid more than 4,600 years old. It is a pyramid created in the same period as the first pyramids in Egypt.
Archaeologists began excavating Dascalio Island in 2015 and have since discovered many amazing artifacts, including extraordinary sculptures. The pyramid hidden under a layer of earth was built of white marble imported from the island of Naxos. The amount of marble delivered reaches 10,000 tons, which is absolute proof of the enormity and complexity of this engineering task.
The pyramid on Daskalio Island is considered a religious site that attracted pilgrims. Small sculptures were found on the island that could have served as offerings. In addition, many knives and tools were discovered, indicating that the island was an active center of activity.
Michael Boyd of the MacDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at the University of Cambridge, co-leader of the study, said: "Our research changes our understanding of Early Bronze Age Cycladic culture and suggests that these very early Greeks were highly organized, technically and politically more advanced than previously thought "
Excavations on the island of Daskalio are being carried out by an international team of archaeologists with the support of the Greek government and the British School of Athens. The project is financed by several international institutions. This discovery remains one of the greatest archaeological mysteries, and the mystery of the pyramid continues to fascinate both scientists and lovers of the mysterious past.
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