8 archaeological discoveries prove that the world still has countless mysteries that humans have not yet discovered

1. Olmec stone statue heads were discovered in 1947

The Olmecs were an ancient civilization in Central America that emerged around 1,500 to 400 BC. According to research by archaeologists, this civilization is known for many large stone statues, including stone tigers weighing from 6 to 50 tons. However, until now scientists still cannot explain how the Olmecs were able to build things like this.

2. Ruins of ancient settlement in Scotland

This settlement existed from the 15th century BC to the 17th century AD. It is worth noting that the remnants of life that still remain today include houses, long dividing walls and even works of art.

3. Amazing cave under the Mexican sea

Cenotes is the name of this cave. To be exact, this is a natural hole in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico formed by the collapse of limestone. Through many climatic and geological changes over millions of years, the waterfalls have eroded the porous limestone and formed wonderful underground caves. This is also known as the place where the ancient Maya lived and is a place that holds many secrets of this ancient civilization.

4. Human ashes

A man found the ashes of 27 people including men, women and children in a funerary crypt in the ancient kingdom of Mustang, Northern Nepal. It is estimated that the skeletons have been in the cave for about 1,500 years. There are many traces of cuts on their bones and archaeologists cannot even explain what rituals took place during the funerals of residents who lived thousands of years ago.

5. Beautiful ancient Roman city ruins in Libya

Leptis Magna, Western Libya is a majestic ancient Roman city still intact today. This work was built during the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius. To this day, the ruins of this structure still lead to new discoveries for archaeologists.

6. Palenque – Mysterious Mayan city

Palenque’s remains are one of the most important archaeological studies of Mexico and Central America. Located on the edge of the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico, Panlenque becomes mysterious among the tropical forests at the foot of Mount Tumbala in the state of Chiapas, Mexico.

7. Human skull in Olduvai canyon

Bioarchaeologist Luis Leakey is a strong advocate of evolution. He and his family found a lot of evidence of this, including the skull of one of the ancient people in Olduvai canyon after 30 years of excavation.

8. Ötzi stone mummy

According to research, Ötzi’s stone mummy has existed since 3,300 BC and is one of the oldest mummies in Europe. After DNA analysis, scientists said that out of 4,000 people living in Tyrol, 19 of them are related to this mummy.