Semir Osmanagic is leading the project to uncover the 'pyramid'
Archaeologists have begun digging for what they think might be a pyramid hidden beneath a hill in Bosnia.
Known as Visocica, the 650m (2,120ft) triangular mound, overlooking Visoko, has long been shrouded in local legend.
The Bosnian archaeologist leading the project says it resembles pyramid sites he has studied in Latin America.
Initial excavations have revealed a narrow entrance to what could be an underground network of tunnels.
On Friday, a team of rescue workers from a local coal mine, followed by archaeologists and geologists examined the tunnel, thought to be 2.4 miles (3.8km) long.
The team found two intersections with other tunnels leading off to the left and right.
Their conclusion was that it had to be man-made.
"This is definitely not a natural formation," said geologist Nadja Nukic.
Satellite photographs and thermal imaging revealed two other, smaller pyramid-shaped hills in the Visoko Valley, which archaeologists believe the tunnels could lead to.
Cashing in
Workers also discovered a paved entrance plateau and large stone blocks that could be part of a pyramid's outer surface.
Semir Osmanagic, the project leader, initially made the suggestion the Visocica hill could be a pyramid.
If he is correct, it would be the first pyramid discovered in Europe.
He has already named the three hills the pyramids of the Sun, Moon and Dragon.
Locals have begun to trade on the excitement, selling pyramid souvenirs to tourists and visitors.
The work will continue for around six months, with the first results expected in the next three weeks.
Two experts from Egypt are also due to join the team in mid-May.
Medieval fortress
According to anthropologists there is evidence of 7,000-year-old human settlements in the valley.
German archaeologists also recently found 24,000 Neolithic artefacts one metre below ground.
Mr Osmanagic says the hill is a classic example of cultures building on the top of other cultures.
The town was Bosnia's capital during the Middle Ages, and a medieval fortress used by Bosnian kings sits atop Visocica.
The fortress was built over an old Roman Empire observation post, which in turn was constructed over the ruins of an ancient settlement.
This sure looks like a truly fascinating find, dear Peter, and I'm eagerly looking forward to the outcome of these explorations. I wonder if we won't be facing a big challenge soon, as a consequence of several recent discoveries which are still being studied and investigated - a challenge to open our minds and maybe question many of the concepts and contexts we have been taught so far, as new revelations arise about ancient civilizations and cultures at the basis of our own... those cultures on top of which our culture has built quite a lot, indeed. This quote of Mr. Osmanagic's wise observation reminded me of a visit we recently made, in Rome, to St. Clement's church - an overwhelming example of "cultures built on top of other cultures", since the actual church, at street level, was built on top of another church, which, in turn, was built on top of an even more ancient church, which, in turn, was built on top of a Mithraic temple. So, I believe that if we cease fearing these meetings with what our past and history may bring to us, and receive such teachings with an open mind and spirit, we will be truly enriched as human beings - and perhaps we will understand ourselves and our world better.
Thank you so much for posting this excellent article on such a relevant subject!
Truly fascinating article - and although so many of us in our modern world believe we are so intelligent - how very little we truly know even today about earth's very intriguing ancient past.
Very interesting. Please keep us informed as the earth reveals these treasures.
Cynthia
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((((( Peter ))))))) This is totally fascinating. I have always believed the keys to the universe was aligned with the pyramids and that each conscious society knew that believe many lost civilizations such as Atlantis had theirs too. They all had to have them to connect to the star people and o the mathematical equations of the universe..... I believe the pyramids in Egypt had something to do with ancient civilizations and star people such as the Pleadeians. I knew they circled there often. Each temple was geometrically aligned to the universes and earth’s spiritual keys. Your mind, Peter is very enlightened to real equations…This article is TOTALLY fascinating. I look forward to the Ashtar Command coming back in my channeling.. Thank you angel for all the prayer..!!! Happiest Easter…Yes, your always in my prayers…
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Very interesting. Please keep us informed as the earth reveals these treasures.
Cynthia
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