Magnificent monolithic stone spheres made by human hands are found in Costa Rica. Archaeological excavations showed that they are associated with pottery and other materials typical of the Pre-Columbian cultures of the southern part of the country.
They were believed to be carved between 200 BC and 1500 AD. The size of these spheres ranges from a few centimeters to over two meters in diameter. Some weigh 16 tons. Around 300 balls are known to exist. They are found in clusters of up to twenty, and often in geometric patterns such as triangles, rectangles or straight lines. Some remain in their original places of discovery, but many others have been relocated or damaged due to erosion, fires and vandalism.
These stone spheres are all perfectly shaped. The tape and plumb bob measurements of diameters reveal no imperfections, and the precision of these spheres are amazing. It looks like it’s machine-cut but was actually made by hand; it was chiseled and pecked. Get to know more about these amazing monolithic structures. Read more.
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