12 Most Mysterious Archaeological Finds

Archaeologists spend their lives studying ancient mysteries, but some of those ancient mysteries are actually recent! What do we mean by that? We mean that the mysteries might be ancient, but they've only recently come to light. It sometimes takes a while to get to the bottom of the riddle posed by a new archaeological discovery, and in some cases, the answers never come at all. Here's a fine collection of recent mysteries encountered by the experts!

[gobblinal]

Forgetting things in less than a century? Have you SEEN the state of the US?

[bethbartlett]

It is impossible and irresponsible for an Archaeologist to proclaim a piece of Wood, (former Art/Statue) an "Idol" ...

I mean, they do not have a Ticket to operate outside of the "Standards of Science and Research"

Honestly ...

B Bartlett
(Sociologist/Behavioralist
and Historian)

[jimspear]

Remnants of a notched timber platform dated 128, 000 years old was found recently.

[Pwelvr]

Many images taken from sources not related to objects being discussed. Old Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford movies. A lot of confusion as result. A lazy approach which erodes interesting facts with irrelevant padding.

[stevencalkum]

There are human footprints in White Sands missile range that are dated at 30, 000+ years old.

[BarrySuridge]

0:32 Neanderthals originated in Eurasia.

[johndavis]

Did you just say 6 million year old footprints. BAHAHAHA

[johndavis]

It definitely looks like 36 ft was removed from above the ship. You just say whatever the hell they want you to say don't you?

[DeannaBlakeOgTgDq]

the fish traps would never have been colonist made. They would be indigenous