The Indonesian island of Flores has long captivated scientists and adventurers alike. It was here, in 2003, that archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery: the remains of a diminutive human species, dubbed Homo floresiensis or the "Hobbit." Initially believed to have gone extinct around 12,000 years ago, recent research pushed this timeline back to approximately 50,000 … [Read more...] about Anthropologist Believes Ancient Human Species May Still Exist in the Forests of Flores Island
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Electric Blue Inferno: The Mystical Fires of Kawah Ijen
Imagine a volcano where rivers of electric blue fire cascade down its slopes at night, painting the landscape in an otherworldly glow. This mesmerizing spectacle is not a figment of imagination but a reality found at Indonesia's Kawah Ijen volcano. In this article, we delve into the fascinating phenomenon of blue volcanic flames, exploring the science behind it and the unique … [Read more...] about Electric Blue Inferno: The Mystical Fires of Kawah Ijen
The Korowai People in Indonesia Live in Tree Houses That Can Be Up to 45 Meters High
Living above the world. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tree house? Not just a small hut or a platform, but a real house with walls, floors, roofs, and even fireplaces. Well, for the Korowai people in Indonesia, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. The Korowai are one of the indigenous tribes that inhabit the remote and dense forests of … [Read more...] about The Korowai People in Indonesia Live in Tree Houses That Can Be Up to 45 Meters High
Study Claiming Humans Built A 25,000-Year-Old Pyramid In Indonesia Removed By Journal
The journal Archaeological Prospection recently made headlines by retracting a controversial study that suggested humans had built a pyramid-like structure in Indonesia some 25,000 years ago. Published in November 2023, the study proposed that Gunung Padang, known as the "Mountain of Enlightenment," was artificially sculpted into its current shape millennia ago, … [Read more...] about Study Claiming Humans Built A 25,000-Year-Old Pyramid In Indonesia Removed By Journal
The 25,000-Year-Old “Pyramid” In Indonesia Was Likely Not Made By Humans
Among other bold claims are that there are "hidden cavities or chambers" within it. Last month, an attention-grabbing study published in Archaeological Prospection made waves by proposing that a mountain in Indonesia, named Gunung Padang or the "Mountain of Enlightenment," is the world's oldest pyramid, meticulously crafted by ancient humans between 25,000 and 14,000 years … [Read more...] about The 25,000-Year-Old “Pyramid” In Indonesia Was Likely Not Made By Humans