A video argues that the “purely ritualistic” explanation falls short because rituals serve concrete objectives. The presenter says the military explanation also fails: constructing the platforms often took generations, far beyond the needs of a single conflict. The platforms lack battlements and protective curtains, the video notes, leaving anyone on top exposed. Many stand in inconspicuous valley middles, far from rivers or mountain passes. Even Sesi, described as a secondary city, has three platforms. The presenter argues that their striking visibility suggests they were meant to be seen rather than hidden for defense.
Video argues ritual and military explanations for empty cyclopean platforms are inadequate
Key facts
- The video argues that a “purely ritualistic” explanation is incomplete because rituals are said to have concrete objectives, even when based on superstition
- It argues that construction lasting generations made the platforms irrelevant to immediate warfare
- It notes that the platforms lack battlements and protective curtains, leaving anyone on top exposed
- It says many platforms stand in inconspicuous valley floors, away from strategic locations such as rivers and mountain passes
- It cites Sesi, described as a secondary city, as having three platforms, challenging the claim that the structures occupied strategic locations
- It argues that the platforms’ visual prominence suggests they were intended to be seen rather than concealed for defense
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