Bosnian Pyramid
"The Bosnian pyramids are a pseudo-archaeological claim promoted by author Semir Osmanagić, that a cluster of natural hills in central Bosnia and Herzegovina are the largest human-made ancient pyramids on Earth. The hills are located near the town of Visoko, northwest of Sarajevo. Visočica hill, where the old town of Visoki was once sited, came to international attention in October 2005, following a news-media campaign by Osmanagić and his supporters.
Osmanagić states that he has found tunnels, stone blocks and ancient mortar, which he has suggested once covered the Visočica structure. He opened excavations in 2006 which have reshaped the hill, making it look like a stepped pyramid. Geologists, archeologists and other scientists have however concluded, after analysis of the site, its known history, and the excavations, that the hills are natural formations known as flatirons and that there are no signs of human construction involved. The European Association of Archaeologists released a statement calling the pyramid hypothesis a "cruel hoax"."
Osmanagić states that he has found tunnels, stone blocks and ancient mortar, which he has suggested once covered the Visočica structure. He opened excavations in 2006 which have reshaped the hill, making it look like a stepped pyramid. Geologists, archeologists and other scientists have however concluded, after analysis of the site, its known history, and the excavations, that the hills are natural formations known as flatirons and that there are no signs of human construction involved. The European Association of Archaeologists released a statement calling the pyramid hypothesis a "cruel hoax"."
- Text from Wikipedia entry for "Bosnian pyramid claims" (accessed 11/6/2015) [links added]
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Blog Posts and Articles
- "Review: Finding the Truth -- World's Biggest Pyramid" (Carl Feagans, 10/3/2016)
- "Sam Osmanagich Claims Bosnian "Pyramids" Have New Age Magical Healing Powers" (Jason Colavito, 9/29/2016)
- "The Pyramids That Are Not, The Bosnian Pyramids" (ArchyFantasies, 2/22/2016)
- "The Bosnian “Pyramids”, Ancient Astronaut Quackery, and TV Dishonesty" (Michael Heiser, 9/3/2014)
- "Review of The Unexplained Files' Segment on the So-Called Bosnian Pyramids" (Jason Colavito, 9/3/2014)
- "Is the Bosnian Pyramid Depicted in Paleolithic Cave Art?" (Jason Colavito, 10/2/2013)
- "Are There Lost Pyramids in Bosnia? Probably Not" (Sean McLachlan, 1/22/2012)
- "The Bosnsian 'Pyramids' of Semir Osmanagic" (Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews, 10/30/2011)
- :"The Mystery of Bosnia's Ancient Pyramids" (Colin Woodard, Smithsonian Magazine, December 2009)
- "The Bosnian Pyramids" (Brian Dunning, 2/10/2009)
- "The Bosnian Pyramid: a Brief Summary" (Carl Feagans, 9/14/2007)
- "Bosnian Pyramid Loses Funds!" (Carl Feagans, 6/30/2007)
- "Pseudoarchaeology: The "Bosnian Pyramid" is a Natural Formation" (Carl Feagans, 6/10/2006)
- "Pyramid in Bosnia -- Huge Hoax or Colossal Find?" (Sean Markey, National Geographic News, 5/12/2006)
- "Bosnian Pseudo-Archaeologist Pulls Wool Over Media Eyes…" (Carl Feagans, 5/8/2006)
- "Pyramids in Bosnia" (Carl Feagans, 4/24/2006)
Other Online Sources
- "The Bosnian Pyramids" (Archyfantasies podcast, 2/1/2016)
- "Bosnian Pyramids" on Le Site d'Irna (extensive information about evidence and context for claims related to the Bosnian pyramids)
- "The Bosnian Pyramid Phenomenon" (website of Robert M. Schoch)
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