Archaeologists
uncovered thousands of
Stone Age underground tunnels, stretching across Europe from Scotland to
Turkey, perplexing researchers as to their original purpose.
German
archaeologist Dr Heinrich Kusch, in his book ‘Secrets of the Underground Door
to an Ancient World’ revealed that tunnels were dug under literally hundreds of
Neolithic settlements all over Europe and the fact that so many tunnels have
survived 12,000 years indicates that the original networks must have been huge.
'In
Bavaria in Germany alone we have found 700 metres of these underground tunnel
networks. In Styria in Austria we have found 350 metres,' he said. 'Across
Europe there were thousands of them - from the north in Scotland down to the
Mediterranean.
The
tunnels are quite small, measuring only 70cm in width, which is just enough for
a person to crawl through. In some places there are small rooms, storage
chambers and seating areas.
While
many believe Stone Age humans were primitive, incredible discoveries such as
the 12,000 year-old temple called Gobekli Tepe in Turkey and Stonehenge in England - which demonstrate
advanced astronomical knowledge - indicate that they were not as primitive as
many believe.
The
discovery of a vast network of tunnels suggests that Stone Age humans were not
just spending their days hunting and gathering. However, the real purpose
of the tunnels is still a matter of speculation. Some experts believe they were
a way of protecting man from predators while others believe they were a way for
people to travel safely, sheltered from harsh weather conditions or even wars
and violence. However, at this stage scientists are only able to guess, as the
tunnels have not yet revealed all their secrets of the past.
You may
also like to read Part 1 of my research on Underground Cities and Networks
worldwide, as well as Part 2 on incredible discoveries all around the
World.
You can
read Part 2 here: Discoveries of vast underground networks spanning countries
and maybe even continents. - See more at: http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe-asia-americas/underg...
You can
read Part 2 here: Discoveries of vast underground networks spanning countries
and maybe even continents. - See more at: http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe-asia-americas/underg...
