A recent study published in Remote Sensing has shed new light on the Rujm el-Hiri site, also known as the “Wheel of Ghosts,” in the Golan Heights. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University used geomagnetic analysis and tectonic reconstruction to determine that the site’s ground has been significantly shifted over 150 million years due to geodynamic movement.
The study challenges the widely held theory that Rujm el-Hiri was an astronomical observatory, as the original alignment of its walls and entrances does not match celestial observations. The researchers employed geophysical methods and remote sensing techniques to demonstrate that the site’s current orientation differs from its original position due to thousands of years of geodynamic shifts.
The team mapped the archaeological landscape within 30 kilometers around the Sea of Galilee, identifying unique features such as circular structures with diameters ranging from 40-90 meters. They also documented dozens of burial mounds and round enclosures that likely served agricultural or herding purposes.
The study’s findings raise new questions about Rujm el-Hiri’s purpose and provide a comprehensive mapping of the archaeological landscape surrounding the site. According to the researchers, the site offers a window into ancient life in the Golan Heights and enriches our knowledge of the region’s connections between various archaeological finds.
Source: https://www.miragenews.com/mystery-in-stones-truth-about-rujm-el-hiri-1385599