30 Unusual Archaeological Finds In The US We Still Can’t Explain

Archaeology is a fascinating job because it’s filled with mysteries of the ancient world.  For years we’ve been enthralled with what was has been found all around the world, from mysterious relics to breathtaking structures and petroglyphs. Across America, archaeologists have uncovered unusual stone structures and artifacts which could have many explanations. Caves are also fascinating because our ancient ancestors etched glyphs on cave walls and some of them are unexplainable. Archaeologists love to develop theories to explain what the artifacts or glyphs mean. Stonehenge and the Nazca Lines are one of the most famous ancient sites in the world and surprisingly, America has similar places which are still unexplainable.

Native American culture has a lot of folklore which includes mythical creatures and bodies uncovered in caves and underneath mounds could be evidence of the myths told through the generations. The most baffling archaeological sites are found in areas with cultures and communities have vanished over the years, leaving behind pieces of their history we still can’t explain. Archaeologists question some areas because the carbon date of artifacts can reveal an older age then the original one and if it’s accurate, history books need to be corrected. Even though the public tends to focus on more well-known world sites, America does still have intriguing mysteries from the past.

30. CAVE PETROGLYPHS

Ancient cave sites are always exciting, primarily because of rock art from thousands of years ago. The petroglyphs frequently tell a story about the culture, but in Harrison County, West Virginia, archaeologists can’t figure out the meaning of the prehistoric petroglyphs found in the caves. The colors are also strange because they’re red. Archaeologists say Native Americans did do the glyphs, but they don’t know which culture. Dates of the pottery found at the site suggest occupation between 500 and 1675 AD.