Stalactite and stalagmite formations found on temple floor. Stalactite and stalagmite formations found on the temple floor at The Ramesseum Formations contain quartz and appear to have been chopped off These formations typically occur in caves, not open-air temples
Strange formations found on the Ramesseum temple floor: stalactite and stalagmite formations containing quartz that appear to have been chopped off. These typically occur in caves, not open-air temples. Two theories: the floor originally came from a cave environment, or roof dripped limestone over many centuries creating the formations throughout.
Key Facts
- Stalactite and stalagmite formations found on the temple floor at The Ramesseum
- Formations contain quartz and appear to have been chopped off
- These formations typically occur in caves, not open-air temples
- Possible explanation: floor originally came from a cave environment
- Alternative theory: roof dripped limestone over many years creating the formations
- Formations are widespread throughout the temple floor
- No roof currently exists on the structure
Related site: The Ramesseum — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Hidden Luxor Newly Found Colossi & The Restricted Site Behind Memnon by Earth Explorer