Archaeologists uncovered thousands of Stone Age underground tunnels, stretching across Europe from Scotland to Turkey, perplexing researchers as to their original purpose.
German archaeologist Dr Heinrich Kusch, in his book ‘Secrets of the Underground Door to an Ancient World’ (Original title in German: "Tore zur Unterwelt: Das Geheimnis der unterirdischen Gänge aus uralter Zeit ...") revealed that tunnels were dug under literally hundreds of Neolithic settlements all over Europe and the fact that so many tunnels have survived 12,000 years indicates that the original networks must have been huge.
'In Bavaria in Germany alone we have found 700 metres of these underground tunnel networks. In Styria in Austria we have found 350 metres,' he said. 'Across Europe there were thousands of them - from the north in Scotland down to the Mediterranean.
The tunnels are quite small, measuring only 70cm in width, which is just enough for a person to crawl through. In some places there are small rooms, storage chambers and seating areas.
While many believe Stone Age humans were primitive, incredible discoveries such as the 12,000 year-old temple called Gobekli Tepe in Turkey and Stonehenge in England - which demonstrate advanced astronomical knowledge - indicate that they were not as primitive as many believe.
The discovery of a vast network of tunnels suggests that Stone Age humans were not just spending their days hunting and gathering. However, the real purpose of the tunnels is still a matter of speculation. Some experts believe they were a way of protecting man from predators while others believe they were a way for people to travel safely, sheltered from harsh weather conditions or even wars and violence. However, at this stage scientists are only able to guess, as the tunnels have not yet revealed all their secrets of the past.
You may also like to read Part 1 of my research on Underground Cities and Networks worldwide, as well as Part 2 on incredible discoveries all around the World.
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In reply to It seems to me that although by Sandra2224 (not verified)
Why trust them ?? Or people in power I should say , we are told to be leave that people that wrote the bible or about the past got it right when they cant now ! We have miners getting killed all the time and nowhere near what was done when according to some we couldn't write
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In reply to It seems to me that although by Sandra2224 (not verified)
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Hi Sandra there is a really good book that was written by Louis Lamour called The Walking Drum, the main character travels throughout midevil Europe and part of the book is about the tunnels. This is a novel however Louis Lamour was very renowned for his expert research and subject knowledge. I would tend to believe his account as much as current archeology in this publish or perish atmosphere. There are also many other well researched historical facts from the midevil times in the book, all in a very good read. Most used books stores will have a copy.
Interesting I guess you
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In reply to Neolithic Pyramids? by Andrew (not verified)
Interesting I guess you solved the mystery and beat all the scientist to the explanation huh? Instead of acting like you know it all you should just sit out.
Pyramids not from bronze age
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In reply to Neolithic Pyramids? by Andrew (not verified)
The pyramids at Giza is much much older than from the bronze age.
Andrew, how much did the
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In reply to Neolithic Pyramids? by Andrew (not verified)
Andrew, how much did the smithsonian pay you to post....Yeah, pyramids with bronze hammers, sacsayhuaman was built with bronze chisels too.../sarc..Or are you employed at a major american university so this is part of your "duty" to keep your tenure???