A favourite unsolved puzzle in archaeology: how were polygonal walls fitted together? The video argues that the method remains unexplained for examples at Alaca Höyük in Turkey and Peru, and to a lesser extent at Delphi, Greece, where it describes the contact surfaces as curved and matched in three dimensions. It says the boulders were too heavy to shift back and forth while fitting and infers that the technique must have been solved another way. The presenter argues that it was achieved more than once, on different continents and arguably in different millennia. The video also says that no explanatory evidence has been found. Awesome and baffling! 🧱🔺
Video: Curved 3D polygonal joints in Turkey and Greece remain unexplained
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Key facts
- Search results document polygonal masonry at Alaca Höyük and describe it as resembling examples in Peru.
- The video argues that the building method remains unexplained for Alaca Höyük and Peru examples, and to a lesser extent for Delphi.
- The video describes the Delphi fitting surfaces as curved and matched in three dimensions.
- It says the boulders were too heavy to shift back and forth during fitting and infers that a different construction method was used.
- The presenter argues that the technique was achieved more than once, on different continents and arguably in different millennia.
- The assertion that no explanatory evidence exists is the video's claim, not an independently established conclusion.
Sources
Alaca Höyükgoogle.com
The town was heavily fortified with walls and towers due to the frequent raids of the Kaska people living in the mountainous region to the north.
Polygonal Masonry in Alaca Hoyuk, Hattusagoogle.com
Explore the fascinating polygonal masonry in Alaca Hoyuk, Hattusa, reminiscent of similar structures in Peru.
Alaca Höyük (archaeological site) | Anthropologygoogle.com
The site is approximately 17 acres in size and features important structures such as polygonal walls, ornamental gates, and a Hittite-era dam, showcasing ...
Massive Polygonal Walls in Turkey | Megalithomaniagoogle.com
... Alaca Höyük, dating from the Neolithic era, with not only polygonal masonry, but also underground tunnels, nubs, porthole stones and unusual ...
Hugh - Unusual 'curved' stone, Polygonal wall ... - Facebookgoogle.com
These Peru-like polygonal walls are a big mystery, apparently built by the Hittites, but could be much older. We'll be going back there in April ...
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