The UnchartedX Podcast 031: Gunung Padang Paper and the Tale of Two Industries
Jan 1, 2024
Discover the groundbreaking findings about Gunung Padang, dating back 27,000 years, blending core drilling and geophysics. Ben tackles the academic pushback against this multidisciplinary evidence, revealing intriguing underground chambers. The discussion transitions to contrasting ancient technologies, exploring a dichotomy between advanced precision tools and primitive methods. From the mysteries of hardstone vases to the logistics of moving giant stones, the podcast delves deep into the implications for our understanding of human history.
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Gunung Padang Pushes Dates Back
- The Gunung Padang study reveals multi-layer megalithic construction with buried chambers dated to the Paleolithic era.
- Radiocarbon and geophysics indicate construction phases as old as ~25,000 BCE, challenging orthodox timelines.
Geophysics Corroborate Buried Chambers
- Gunung Padang's hidden cavities are supported by ERT, GPR and seismic low-velocity anomalies.
- Core drilling showed massive water loss and blank zones consistent with large underground chambers.
Researcher's Long Road To Publication
- Ben recounts Danny Hillman's long investigation and prior carbon dates that drew official pushback and shutdowns.
- Work resumed after permissions changed and has produced a peer-reviewed paper in 2023.
