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#272 - Ancient Archeologist Discovers Lost Maya 'Super City' in North America | Ed Barnhart & Luke Caverns
Danny Jones Podcast
Transporting the Colossal: Olmec Heads and Ancient Techniques
This chapter examines the academic debates about the transportation of massive Olmec heads, highlighting the impracticality of traditional methods and introducing a novel hypothesis involving log arrangements. It also discusses historical techniques proposed by enthusiasts and the sophisticated engineering skills of ancient civilizations, especially in relation to their monumental construction projects. Through exploration of cultural motivations and specific construction features, the chapter reveals the ingenuity behind ancient stone moving practices and the significance of such endeavors.
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