Cart ruts documented at 100 locations worldwide in limestone and volcanic rock

Cart ruts documented at 100 locations worldwide in limestone and volcanic rock. Cart ruts are parallel grooves cut into solid bedrock surfaces worldwide Found in approximately 100 locations around the world Primarily occur in limestone and volcanic tuff

Parallel grooves cut into solid bedrock documented in Malta. These cart ruts still have researchers debating their exact formation mechanism. Primarily occurring in limestone, they've been documented in multiple locations worldwide. The predominant view is that the cart ruts were created sometime during Malta's prehistory (5200-750 BC). Some researchers propose they were carved by carts or sledges transporting goods across ancient trade routes.

Key Facts

• Cart ruts are parallel grooves cut into solid bedrock surfaces worldwide
• Found in approximately 100 locations around the world
• Primarily occur in limestone and volcanic tuff
• Locations include Texas. Azores, Malta Turkey, Italy, Sardinia, Canary Islands, Japan, South America, and southwestern US

Source: The Mystery of the Cart Ruts by The Randall Carlson