Bosnian pyramid claims

Bosnian pyramid claims hold that hills near Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, are artificial structures built by an ancient civilization. Archaeologists identify the hills as natural geological formations.

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Visočica: A hill above Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, identified by pyramid-claim proponents as the Pyramid of the Sun. Its shape and excavation are central to the claim that a large artificial pyramid stands near Visoko.
Semir Osmanagić: A Bosnian-born businessman and author who promotes the idea that hills near Visoko are ancient pyramids. He launched the pyramid claims and has led excavations and promotion at the site.
Sedimentary rock: Rock formed from accumulated mineral or organic particles, commonly deposited in layers. Layered sedimentary rocks underlie the hills that promoters describe as constructed surfaces.
Archaeological heritage management: The protection, study, and public stewardship of archaeological sites and materials. Excavations at Visoko raised concerns about damage to genuine archaeological and geological heritage.
Pyramid of the Moon (Bosnia): A hill near Visoko promoted by pyramid-claim proponents as an ancient artificial pyramid. It is one of the named structures included in the proposed pyramid complex.
European Association of Archaeologists: A professional organization representing archaeologists and supporting archaeological research in Europe. Its leaders publicly criticized the Visoko project for presenting unsupported claims as archaeology.
Conglomerate (geology): A sedimentary rock composed of rounded fragments cemented within a finer-grained matrix. Geologists identify conglomerate among the natural materials exposed at the Visoko hills.
Cultural tourism: Travel motivated by interest in the history, heritage, and culture of a place. The pyramid narrative has helped attract visitors and tourism investment to the Visoko area.
Ravne tunnels: A network of underground passages near Visoko that pyramid-claim proponents associate with the claimed complex. Promoters present the passages as infrastructure connected to the alleged pyramids.
Anthony Harding: A British archaeologist whose research focuses on European prehistory and the Bronze Age. As president of the European Association of Archaeologists, he condemned the project’s claims.