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On the peaks of the Bucegi mountains, silence reigns. Only the flutter of the raven’s wings breaks, from time to time, the silence that surrounds the great ridges that stand as if they were protected between Transylvania and Wallachia. But up on the plateau, Bucegiul keeps his most valuable treasure, as a secret he tried – but failed – to hide from mortal eyes. I am Babel, the famous stones with strange shapes that even today capture the imagination of passers-by, the most famous is the Sphinx of Bucegi.
Simple rock formations or megaliths shaped by ancient people? The debate is not over and probably never will be.
The theory that says that the Bucegi rocks were once centers and objects of worship for the ancient tribes was put forth by the Peruvian scholar Cusco, who also visited us for a documentary for this purpose.
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But it has much deeper roots in our country, both in popular fiction and through the statements of some historians, and Nicolae Densuşianu (1846-1911) was the most convincing person regarding the possibility of the theory about modeling with zoo and anthropomorphic themes from here. massive
The event of the day in his collection is a very interesting illustrated document with the Sphinx of Bucegi, both in terms of its age (around 1896) and its angle of view (completely different from the preferred one).
The Sphinx in 1896. Image source: EVZ archive
As you can see, the differences are amazing. 128 years ago, the Sphinx of Bucegi appeared to have a nose, mustache and even hair.
Along with the image document, there is also a picture, made by the author of the picture, which makes it easier for us to identify it with the Sphinx of today.
Today, the amazing anthropomorphic face made of stone has lost many of its details, but this epigraphic document is particularly interesting precisely because it is possible to find out what Babel was like at the end of the last century.
It is located at an altitude of 2,206 m
The Bucegi Mountains Sphinx is located at an altitude of 2,206 m, in Dâmbovița County, on the administrative territory of Moroeni commune. The origin of the name of the Sphinx is due to its resemblance to a human head, more precisely to the Egyptian Sphinx.
Consisting of a large block of stone that took its current form over a long period of time, the Bucegi Sphinx, located on the Bucegi plateau, measures 8 meters in height and 12 meters in width.
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[Website Editor]: Mihai, in your experience as a tour guide, how do these historical and cultural aspects of the Sphinx influence visitors’ perceptions of the site?
As a professional website editor for world-today-news.com, I have the pleasure of conducting an interview with two guests regarding the information presented in the article about the Sphinx of Bucegi.
Guest 1: Professor Dan Mihăilescu, an archaeologist specialized in Romanian prehistoric and Roman heritage.
Guest 2: Mihai Popescu, a local historian and tour guide from Moroeni, Dâmbovița County.
[Website Editor]: Thank you both for agreeing to this interview. Let’s start by discussing the age of the rock formation known as the Sphinx of Bucegi. Professor Mihăilescu, as an archaeologist, what’s your take on the argument that the Bucegi rocks were once centers and objects of worship for ancient tribes?
[Guest 1]: From a scientific point of view, we have no concrete evidence to prove or disprove the theory that the Bucegi rocks were worshipped by ancient tribes. However, from a cultural perspective, it’s not unlikely, as many such sites have been discovered around the world. The fact that these formations have survived for thousands of years suggests they could have held some significance for local populations.
[Website Editor]: Interesting. Mihai, as a local historian, have you ever heard any legends or stories about the Sphinx of Bucegi from the locals?
[Guest 2]: Absolutely! According to local legends, the Sphinx is a place of power where spirits and ancient gods used to gather. It’s believed that the wind that constantly blows on its top is the breath of these supernatural beings. There are also tales of treasures hidden beneath the rock formation, but no one has ever found anything.
[Website Editor]: Fascinating. Now, let’s discuss the recently discovered photo from 1896, depicting the Sphinx with a nose, mustache, and hair. How significant is this discovery, Professor Mihăilescu?
[Guest 1]: This image is incredibly valuable because it shows us the state of the Sphinx before significant weathering and erosion took place. It allows us to compare the original state with the current state and gives us clues about the history of the rock
