Out-Of-Place Artifacts (OOP-Arts)
"Out-of-place artifact (OOPArt) is a term coined by American naturalist and cryptozoologist Ivan T. Sanderson for an object of historical, archaeological, or paleontological interest found in a very unusual or seemingly impossible context that could challenge conventional historical chronology by being "too advanced" for the level of civilization that existed at the time, or showing "human presence" well before humans were supposed to exist.
The term "out-of-place artifact" is rarely used by historians or scientists. Its use is largely confined to cryptozoologists, proponents of ancient astronaut theories, Young Earth creationists, and paranormal enthusiasts. The term is used to describe a wide variety of objects, from anomalies studied by mainstream science and pseudoarchaeology far outside the mainstream to objects that have been shown to be hoaxes or to have mundane explanations."
The term "out-of-place artifact" is rarely used by historians or scientists. Its use is largely confined to cryptozoologists, proponents of ancient astronaut theories, Young Earth creationists, and paranormal enthusiasts. The term is used to describe a wide variety of objects, from anomalies studied by mainstream science and pseudoarchaeology far outside the mainstream to objects that have been shown to be hoaxes or to have mundane explanations."
- Text from Wikipedia entry for "Out-of-place artifact" (accessed 10/14/2015) [links added]
Artifacts and Sites (see also "Out-Of-Place Human Remains")
- Acámbaro Figurines (Mexico)
- Antikythera Mechanism (Greece)
- Asoka Pillar (India)
- Babylonian Cellphone (Austria)
- Baghdad Battery (Iraq)
- Baigong Pipes (China)
- Coso Artifact (California, USA)
- Crystal Skulls (Mesoamerica)
- Dendera Light (Egypt)
- Dorchester Pot (Massachusetts, USA)
- Dr. Gurlt's Iron Cube (Austria)
- Dropa Stones (China)
- Hidden Character Stone (China)
- Iron Pot in Coal (Arkansas, USA)
- Kabwe Skull (Zambia)
- London Hammer (Texas, USA)
- Metallic Tubes from St-Jean-de-Livet (France)
- Machine Parts Embedded in Stone (Russia)
- Nampa Figurine (Idaho, USA)
- Nimrud Lens (Iraq)
- Norristown Inscription (Pennsylvania, USA)
- Prehistoric Truck Tracks (Turkey)
- Tuolomne Mortar & Pestle (California, USA)
- Wonderstone Spheres (South Africa)
General Blog Posts and Articles
- "Out of Place Artifacts" (Brian Dunning, 2/25/2014)
- "Out-Of-Place Artefacts" (Kieth Fitzpatrick-Matthews, 7/24/2007)
- "Forbidden Archaeology? Some So-Called Out of Place Artifacts" (Hot Cup of Joe.Com, 1/7/2007)
Other Online Media
- "Out of Place Objects" (ArchyFantasies podcast, 1/4/2016)
Other Online Sources
- "Out of Place Artifacts and Ancient High Technology" (Page on Jason Colavito's website)
