Archaeologist Lutfi Yondri from the Bureau of Archaeology [id] in Bandung estimated that the constructions at Gunung Padang may have been built sometime between the 2nd and 5th centuries CE, thus in the Indonesian late prehistoric period, whereas Harry Truman Simanjuntak suggested a later date in historical times between the 6th and 8th centuries CE.[9] Pottery fragments found at the site were dated by the Bureau of Archaeology in the range 45 BCE – 22 CE.[10]
Sorry to repeat here, but I am quite suspect too, especially with the journal it is in. I’d expect it to be in something either big or more hyperspecific, like Geoarchaeology. I debated about posting because I think you reported the other, but I am gonna keep it up this time (and I wish I could pin your comment! a cheeky edit title will have to do). I do not have time to dive deeper into the paper tonight, but I want to do that later when my brain isn’t mush, so I think this will also be another reminder for me! ;) It is also good to show people examples of bad science and why which is what this wiki entry does. I want to look at what is actually going on with this thing.
Just a guess, if I was turning an irrigation canal into a road and there was a boat sunk in the mud I would likely put fill on top and call it good. St. Augustine is right on the coast, and Florida’s highest elevation is 345 feet so canals are more common around the wetlands
Regardless, the round style temple is fascinating. That means a similar shared tradition with Quetzalcoatl-Ehecatl worship, where the construction of the temples emphasized airflow.
What I want to know is, does this mean this practice started in the area and is a development from earlier “Feathered Serpent” worship of “Olmecs” or a tradition from outside the region such as influence from Teotihuacan.
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