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The remote and rugged region in the North Caucasus, in the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic of the Russian Federation, is a place of towering mountains and untamed wilderness. Yet, in 2011, Arthur Zhemukhov, who is a Russian speleologist, which is the scientific study and exploration of caves, made an astonishing discovery at the Khara-Hora mountain peak. There, he found a deep, narrow, vertical shaft, seemingly swallowed by the Earth itself. It was made of parallel stone slabs that seemed perfectly geometrical as if they were artificially made. The walls were straight and polished, extending 40 meters or 130 feet deep into the mountain, before opening into a wide underground hall. The straight walls of this shaft were constructed from large megalithic blocks that fitted together at right angles with minimal gaps. There were even large stones that looked like columns.
originally posted by: andy06shake
a reply to: McGinty
The lack of markings and ideograms is interesting.
originally posted by: covent
Great Thread, thanks SK2
Questions that come to mind,
a) You mentioned something about the megalithic period but do we know if the shaft/structure has been dated?
b) What is the name of the mountain range where Khara-Gora is sited and when was it formed?
c) have the mountains or crust plates at the foundation moved at any time, particularly post-construction?
Looking at the sizes of some of the apertures, the narrator mentions how air passes through, causing some kind of ventilation system. The other element that can pass through cracks is water. Is there any speculation this system of shafts, tunnels and fissures was used as an irrigation system or well?
originally posted by: Irishhaf
Tin foil hat moment..
First thought (no caffeine yet so be gentle) Geo Engineering site depending on the age of the mtn range.
Second thought also could see ventilation for a deeper something.
I have trouble accepting natural if that drawing is remotely accurate on that giant chamber, its possible but unlikely in my opinion.
originally posted by: crayzeed
a reply to: ARM19688
I agree and I would take it a step further. What is the "mountains" geology? Could it be that the stone structures were built then the "mountain" put around it? OK, it's a massive undertaking but according to some megalithic sites not impossible. If so, then what is the structures "outside" shape?