Tanis, Egypt. Sea of Galilee. The circular stone structure rises to a height of 10 meters with a diameter of nearly 70 meters.
Ancient structure twice the size of Stonehenge found submergedThought to be between 2,000 and 12,000 years oldArcheologists believe it was built on land then later submergedGuesses as to site's purpose; could be ceremonial structure or huge ramp (CNN) -- A mysterious, circular structure, with a diameter greater than the length of a Boeing 747 jet, has been discovered submerged about 30 feet (9 meters) underneath the Sea of Galilee in Israel.
Scientists first made the discovery by accident in 2003 using sonar to survey the bottom of the lake but published their findings only recently. "We just bumped into it," recalls Shmuel Marco, a geophysicist from Tel Aviv University who worked on the project. "Usually the bottom of the lake is quite smooth. The structure is comprised of basalt rocks, arranged in the shape of a cone. We just bumped into it. Watch: Bringing ancient Babylon back from the dead. Mecca. Temples of Baalbek and Anjar, Lebanon. Temple of Jupiter, Baalbek, Lebanon. Oldest Civilization On Earth Existed In Iran ( Persia ) Derinkuyu Underground City, Turkey. Gobekli Tepe and Turkey. Baalbek. Afghanistan's Hidden Treasures - Photo Gallery. Babylon - Sumeria. Black Stone of Ka’aba. The Mysterious Black Stone of Kaaba.
By Elizabeth Leafloor | RedIceCreations.com Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca, is one of the greatest religious observances in Islam.
This year, Hajj is expected to fall between November 4-9. People often associate Hajj with the familiar image of devout Muslims making the journey to the Kabaa, and seven-times circling the ancient stone building towards which they pray. The gathering in the plain of Arafat symbolises the climax of the hajj pilgrimage, and in 2010 two million Muslims were at the site together on a single day. Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba inside the grand mosque in Mecca. What is less commonly known is the presence of a holy relic - literally a cornerstone - that is part of the worship.
Does the black stone reveal pagan goddess-worshiping roots of Islam? The Black Stone of Ka’aba - al-Hajr al-Aswad The Black Stone is a Muslim relic, which according to Islamic tradition dates back to the time of Adam and Eve. Chador-clad women in black touching the black stone. Also tune into: Devastation of Gobleki Tempe Turkey. Cave of Letters - Israel. "Lost City" of Petra Still Has Secrets to Reveal.
Literally carved directly into vibrant red, white, pink, and sandstone cliff faces, the prehistoric Jordanian city of Petra was "lost" to the Western world for hundreds of years.
Located amid rugged desert canyons and mountains in what is now the southwestern corner of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Petra was once a thriving trading center and the capital of the Nabataean empire between 400 B.C. and A.D. 106. The city sat empty and in near ruin for centuries. Only in the early 1800s did a European traveler disguise himself in Bedouin costume and infiltrate the mysterious locale. In 1985, the Petra Archaeological Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and in 2007 it was named one of the new seven wonders of the world. Indiana Jones Location Several scenes from the Hollywood blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Last Crusadewere filmed in Petra. In reality, the Treasury is nothing more than a facade with a relatively small hall once used as a royal tomb. Advanced Society. Petra, Jordan. Dome of the Rock.