Underwater Megaliths? And other questions! UnchartedX Q&A!

TL;DR

Ancient megalithic structures, such as those found in Sacsayhuaman and Egypt, have shown some level of earthquake resistance. While no specific engineering studies have analyzed this, there is evidence of damage caused by earthquakes and a possible connection between earthquakes and the construction of more earthquake-resistant structures.

Transcript

hello everyone welcome back to uncharted x my name is Ben and today I'm doing something a little different this will be a Q&A video so most of my videos are kind of these long produced pieces about various you know ancient sites and you know topics and lots of questions come up in the comment sections as well as through social media and email and t... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 Megalithic structures, such as Sacsayhuaman and Egyptian works, show traits of earthquake resistance.
• 🫥 The absence of a single fault line and the use of trapezoidal structures with large stone blocks suggest engineering against earthquakes.
• ✋ Ancient civilizations had a high degree of mathematical aptitude, as demonstrated by the mathematical properties of structures like the Great Pyramid and the precision of ancient maps.
• 😚 Underground tunnels and cavities in ancient sites, such as Machu Picchu, hold potential answers to questions about ancient civilizations but are often closed off to exploration.
• 🖤 The lack of evidence for advanced tools in ancient civilizations may indicate a yet undiscovered technology or manufacturing process.
• 😚 Ancient sites, particularly in South America, may have had extensive underground construction, although many tunnels have been closed off or filled in.
• 🚄 The weather in Peru can vary greatly in the higher altitudes, making layering clothing and preparing for rain essential.
• 🫒 The ancient civilization of Muchapichu likely did not have a large population living there but may have been supplied by nearby farming terraces.
• 💅 The possibility of Terra Preta, a man-made fertile soil, being used on the terraces surrounding Muchapichu is an interesting one.

Questions & Answers

Q: Do ancient megalithic structures have resistance to earthquakes?

While no specific engineering studies have analyzed this, there is evidence of damage caused by earthquakes, and some sites, like Sacsayhuaman in Peru and various sites in Egypt, show traits of earthquake resistance.

Q: What evidence suggests that megalithic structures have some level of earthquake resistance?

The use of trapezoidal structures with large stone blocks at the base and the absence of a single fault line indicate the potential earthquake resistance of ancient megalithic structures.

Q: Are there any examples of earthquake damage to megalithic structures?

Examples include damage caused by a significant earthquake in 1303 AD that dislodged the casing stones of the Great Pyramid and a 1450 earthquake that caused deformation in machu picchu structures in Peru.

Q: What is the significance of ancient civilizations' understanding of mathematics?

Ancient civilizations, such as the Inca and Egyptians, demonstrated a high degree of mathematical aptitude in their construction of megalithic structures. Examples include the mathematical properties of the Great Pyramid and the sophistication of map projections found in ancient sea king maps.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Megalithic structures, such as Sacsayhuaman in Peru and various sites in Egypt, are often considered earthquake-proof due to their design.

• There have been some studies on the effects of earthquakes on these structures, and while they cannot be considered completely earthquake-proof, they have shown some resilience.

• The use of trapezoidal structures with large stone blocks at the base, as seen in Sacsayhuaman and other sites, may be an example of ancient engineering to withstand earthquakes.