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The
Pyramids of Plaine Magnien
THE PYRAMIDS OF PLAINE MAGNIEN
See it in practice
▶ View recordingSeries of rock structures in south Mauritius, made of black volcanic rocks, arranged in terraced steps (up to 10 levels). Rectangular platforms, perfectly flat, symmetrical, with 90-degree angles. Built without mortar, leading to theories about origin and purpose: laborers clearing rocks for sugar cane plantations, ancient civilization, extraterrestrial beings.
Testimony
Ingenuity and resourcefulness of builders (ancient inhabitants or colonial laborers). Meticulous construction without mortar and alignment suggest high architectural skill. If ancient, indicate sophisticated understanding of construction and possibly astronomical alignments, reflecting advanced capabilities of pre-colonial African societies.
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Highlight the rich and complex history of Mauritius beyond its colonial past. Challenge the narrative that the island's history began with European colonization. Suggest the presence of earlier, possibly advanced civilizations. Major tourist attraction, contribute to cultural and historical identity of Mauritius, fostering pride and offering a connection to ancestral heritage.
Academic source
AfricaBrief: Pyramid structures in Mauritius question colonial history <br> African Arguments: Mauritius: How did the pyramids of Plaine Magnien get there? <br> Ashveen: DISCOVER: The Pyramids of Plaine Magnien - Mauritius <br> Let's Discover Mauritius: REAL FACTS: The Plaine Magnien Pyramids <br> Academia.edu: Pyramids in Mauritius August 2009
Citations
[1] https://africabrief.substack.com/p/pyramid-structures-in-mauritius-question [2] https://africanarguments.org/2022/04/mauritius-how-did-the-pyramids-of-plaine-magnien-get-there/ [3] https://ashveen.com/blog/discover-pyramids-plaine-magnien-mauritius/ [4] https://letsdiscovermauritius.com/blog/real-facts-the-plaine-magnien-pyramids.html [5] https://www.academia.edu/26428550/Pyramids_in_Mauritus_August_2009 [6] http://www.mauritiustimes.com/mt/nothing-so-mysterious-im-afraid/ [7] http://www.megalithomania.co.uk/antoinearticle.html [8] https://www.reddit.com/r/mauritius/comments/nnscdj/what_do_you_think_of_seven_pyramids_at_plaine/?rdt=48806 [9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaine_Magnien [10] https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/plaine-magnien.html [11] https://thebrainchamber.com/pyramids-of-plaine-magnien/ [12] https://geolines.ru/eng/publications/ONWARD-TO-THE-PAST/ONWARD-TO-THE-PAST_64.html [13] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djyKiuOdZKI [14] https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/plaine-magnien-pyramids-mauritius-2463342089 [15] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IimwzZbge6o [16] https://gigalresearch.com/uk/pyramides-maurice.php
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