RETRACTED: Geo‐archaeological prospecting of Gunung Padang buried prehistoric pyramid in West Java, Indonesia

The multidisciplinary study of Gunung Padang has revealed compelling evidence of a complex and sophisticated megalithic site. Correlations between rock stratifications observed through surface exposures, trenching and core logs, combined with GPR facies, ERT layers, and seismic tomograms, demonstrat...

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Published in:	Archaeological prospection Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. O1 - 025
Main Authors:	Natawidjaja, Danny Hilman, Bachtiar, Andang, Nurhandoko, Bagus Endar B., Akbar, Ali, Purajatnika, Pon, Daryono, Mudrik R., Wardhana, Dadan D., Subandriyo, Andri S., Krisyunianto, Andi, Tagyuddin, Ontowiryo, Budianto, Maulana, Yusuf
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bognor Regis Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-04-2024
Subjects:	core drilling geophysical prospecting megalith Multidisciplinary research Organic soils pre‐history pyramid Radiocarbon dating Water loss West Java Indonesia Indonesia
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Summary:	The multidisciplinary study of Gunung Padang has revealed compelling evidence of a complex and sophisticated megalithic site. Correlations between rock stratifications observed through surface exposures, trenching and core logs, combined with GPR facies, ERT layers, and seismic tomograms, demonstrate the presence of multi‐layer constructions spanning approximately 20–30 m. Notably, a high‐resistive anomaly in electric resistivity tomography aligns with a low‐velocity anomaly detected in seismic tomography, indicating the existence of hidden cavities or chambers within the site. Additionally, drilling operations revealed significant water loss, further supporting the presence of underground spaces. Radiocarbon dating of organic soils from the structures uncovered multiple construction stages dating back thousands of years BCE, with the initial phase dating to the Palaeolithic era. These findings offer valuable insights into the construction history of Gunung Padang, shedding light on the engineering capabilities of ancient civilizations during the Palaeolithic era.
ISSN:	1075-2196 1099-0763
DOI:	10.1002/arp.1912