Live with UnchartedX - Cart Ruts, Nemrut, Mysteries of Turkey

·1 hr 54 min·5 clips

Brothers of the Serpent and UnchartedX go live to explore the cart ruts and ancient mysteries of Turkey's Phrygian Valley.

The episode begins with a live crossover between Brothers of the Serpent and UnchartedX, setting the stage for a discussion on Turkish archaeological mysteries. The hosts first provide an update on the vase scan project, detailing recent scanning efforts in Egypt at sites like the Serapeum and beneath the Step Pyramid. They address common criticisms about the provenance of scanned vases, citing data from the Petrie Museum that shows precision in artifacts with established histories. Ben shares insights from scanning electron microscopy work by Dr. Max Zalinov, which categorizes vases into precise and less precise groups. The conversation then shifts to Turkey, starting with Nemrut (Nemrut Dağı). Ben describes the site's massive limestone tumulus mound, believed to be the tomb of Antiochus I of Commagene, and discusses geophysical surveys by Theresa Goell that detected anomalies suggesting hidden chambers. The hosts explore the challenges of excavating the unstable mound and the mix of Greek and Persian influences in the statues. They also touch on the site's connection to Edgar Cayce's Hall of Records prophecy, correcting a previous misconception. The episode moves to the Phrygian Valley, where the hosts examine cart ruts—mysterious parallel grooves cut into stone. They compare these to similar ruts in Malta and Texas, questioning conventional explanations like wagon wear or irrigation. Ben shows images of the ruts, noting their uniform gauge and steep sides, and speculates on possible ancient technologies or purposes. The hosts announce an upcoming tour to Turkey in April, including visits to Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Derinkuyu, and the Phrygian Valley. They express excitement about using LIDAR and drone technology to study these sites further. Throughout, they engage with viewer super chats and share personal anecdotes, maintaining an informal, exploratory tone.

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