Nestled in Analog County, China, the enigmatic “Chinese pyramids” have drawn significant interest due to their mysterious origins and striking geometry. Mostly found in Shaanxi Province near Xi’an, these pyramid mounds are believed to be ancient tombs, housing the remains of emperors and high-ranking figures from the Han and Tang dynasties.
But there’s an intriguing theory that these pyramids might be much older, possibly linked to a prehistoric culture. Their distinct geometric shape and possible alignment with celestial bodies have sparked debate, with some suggesting they served as astronomical observatories or spiritual sites. Like the pyramids found in Egypt or Mesoamerica, these structures might have held deeper connections to the cosmos, making them more than just resting places for the elite.
In recent years, Anlong County has become a popular tourist destination thanks in no small part to its pyramid-like mountains which have captured the imaginations of millions of people around the world. Apart from their pyramid-like shape, these formations also feature layers of rock stacked on top of each other so neatly that you could swear they were placed like that by someone or something.
Ever since photos and videos of the Anlong Pyramids started circulating online around 2018, conspiracy theories about their origin began appearing as well, and despite experts’ best efforts to convince the public that these pyramids are completely natural, some people still believe that they are the work of an ancient human civilization or of aliens.
Due to periodic changes in climate, geological structure, and other factors, the stacked layers of rocks are so clearly distinct. Furthermore, Zhou explained that the block-like structure of the rocks, which many consider proof of human or alien intervention, is the result of a known geological process. Small cracks within the rocks allow water to slowly erode them, creating segmented block-like formations.
Despite all the scientific explanations, people continue to speculate about the origin of the Anlong Pyramids, with some claiming that they are ancient tombs built by an old civilization, others that they are prototypes of actual pyramids, and some going as far as saying that they are the work of aliens.
