Emerging evidence suggests that Gunung Padang, a megalithic site in West Java, Indonesia, may be the world’s oldest pyramid, dating back 25,000 years. If true, this revelation could rewrite ...

Natawidjaja's team has discovered that the pyramid was built in intricate stages. The oldest section, about 30 metres below the surface, likely dates between 25,000 and 14,000 BC.

About 30 miles out are remnants of a prehistoric village, the foundations of huts still standing. Nearby, rock art that’s older than the pyramids decorates the walls of a cave, including handprints.