1,300-year-old fortress-like structure on Siberian lake continues to mystify experts
by April Holloway
Ancient Origins
It is one of the most mysterious archaeological sites in Russia – an ancient complex engulfing a small island in the center of a remote lake in the mountains of southern Siberia. At first glance, it appears to be an ancient fortress, its perimeter of high walls constructed to keep out enemies. However, others have proposed the 1,300-year-old structure may have been a summer palace, monastery, memorial complex, ritual center, or astronomical observatory. According to the Siberian Times, more than a century after its rediscovery, experts are no closer to understanding the secrets of these enigmatic ruins.
The archaeological site is known as Por Bajin (also spelt Por-Bazhyn), meaning ‘clay house’. It is located on an island in the middle of Tere-Khol Lake in Tuva, Siberia, just 20 miles (32 km) from the Mongolian border. First explored in 1891, the site was not excavated until 1957-1963. However, it was not until 2007-2008 that the first large-scale research was undertaken, carried out by the Por Bajin Cultural Foundation.
What they discovered presented a conundrum – the structure is located in a very remote place on the outskirts of what was the Uighur nomad empire, built with Chinese features, but with no sign of permanent habitation, and abandoned after only a short period of use.
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Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2016/02/1300-year-old-fortress-like-structure.html
I believe I read somewhere that it was a palace of one of the great Hindu princes. Those guys got records on top of records from before time!! I don’t know why scientist just don’t go and check with the Hindus in India whenever they don’t know something. In my long life I have watched them “nail it” over, and over again! Weather the topic is chemistry, nutrition, astronomy, astrology, you name it. The smart guy checks to see what the Hindus say first. Save some time, effort and expense!