Qasr al-Sagha megalithic structure older than Giza pyramids. Qasr al-Sagha is a megalithic structure north of Lake Moeris Located in a remote part of the desert, near the lake shoreline when water levels were higher Lake Moeris existed as a Paleo Lake more than 10,000 years ago
Qasr el-Sagha: a mysterious megalithic structure north of ancient Lake Moeris. Some researchers suggest pre-5th dynasty origins, older than the Giza pyramids, with architectural similarities to Old Kingdom buildings. No inscriptions found. Possibly a lunar temple aligned to minor standstills. Age and purpose remain debated. 🌙
Key Facts
- Qasr al-Sagha is a megalithic structure north of Lake Moeris
- Located in a remote part of the desert, near the lake shoreline when water levels were higher
- Lake Moeris existed as a Paleo Lake more than 10,000 years ago
- Composed of giant Limestone blocks
- Architectural style similar to Old Kingdom buildings
- Carbon dating showed it is older than the Pyramids of Giza
- Has no inscriptions and little is known about it
- Oriented toward minor lunar standstills, possibly functioning as a lunar temple
- Unknown exact age and purpose (temple, tomb, lookout post, or observatory)
Related site: Qasr al-Sagha — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Labyrinth, the Colossi, and the Lake: New Evidence of Advanced Prehistoric Civilizations by Funny Olde World