Archaeological treasures tease us with their window into ancient history, customs, and people. Here are some of the most mysterious archaeological treasures on Earth, curated by the Plotive review team.
America’s Stonehenge
This archaeological site in Salem, New Hampshire consists of both rocks and stone-structures. Although it takes its name from the English archeological site, it’s much smaller and much, much younger overall. It was first reported as being discovered in 1937 by William Goodwin, who purchased the land on which it sits. Some have accused Goodwin of creating the site, but archaeologists have carbon-dated at least some of its contents to 2,000 B.C.
The Serpent Mound
The 1,300-foot high and three-foot-high mound located on an Ohio plateau is the largest model of a serpent in the world. Some researchers believe it was constructed by a local native tribe around 300 B.C., but are still unsure of the exact culture that may have erected this massive effigy.
The stone spheres of Costa Rica
In Costa Rica’s Diquis Delta region, 300 stone balls were discovered in the late 19th century, the largest being eight feet in diameter and weighing 16 tons. Although it appears the balls were made by hammering rocks, so far, no one figured out who made them or why.
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