Volcanic tuff dated to 10-11 million years; Malta ruts linked to 3000-4000 BC temples. Volcanic tuff formed as a slurry of volcanic ash mixed with pebbles and minerals Tuff hardens into a natural cement through rainfall and humidity Turkey tuff depositional period estimated at approximately 10-11 million years ago
Turkey's volcanic tuff formed roughly 10-11 million years ago from ash mixed with pebbles. Meanwhile, Malta's cart ruts — linked to megalithic temples like Ġgantija — date to approximately 3000-4000 BC, predating metal tools. Turkey's ruts have wider bottoms than Malta's and don't match wagon-wheel profiles, complicating the standard cart explanation. ⛏️
Key Facts
- Volcanic tuff formed as a slurry of volcanic ash mixed with pebbles and minerals
- Tuff hardens into a natural cement through rainfall and humidity
- Turkey tuff depositional period estimated at approximately 10-11 million years ago
- Malta cart ruts are associated with megalithic temples such as Ggantija
- Malta ruts estimated at approximately 3000-4000 BC, predating the availability of metal
- Standard explanation involves rudimentary single-axle wooden carts pulled by humans or animals on Malta limestone
- Turkey ruts have wider bottoms than Malta ruts and do not match wagon-wheel profiles
Source: "Cart Ruts" in Stone - Mystery STILL Not Solved by Brothers of the Serpent