An ancient volcano blotted out the sun, killing crops. People likely reacted by making "sun stones": Buried in ditches, the Neolithic carvings may have been a sacrifice to stop volcanic climate change

https://www.salon.com/2025/01/23/an-ancient-volcano-blotted-out-the-sun-crops-people-likely-reacted-by-making-sun-stones/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH_IgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbiM8YGVpk8rHiNYHFacIYNxEE4yofE6dieP7cckXfYvQjntGqKvXAMO7A_aem_mS_z3F4449kRX5eAh_fRmw

created by comicreliefboy on 23/01/2025 at 13:23 UTC

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Comment by Sugarysam at 23/01/2025 at 14:05 UTC

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The Salon article says a volcanic eruption occurred 2900 years ago, but then includes a quote that references 2900 BC. I’m sure the error is on Salon, but it makes it much harder to feel confident in the rest of the content.

Comment by IckySweet at 23/01/2025 at 17:23 UTC

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Looks like a spiderweb design to me.

Only one island of people made these stones. Some with neater craftsmanship then others. All with 12 marked panels, about 30 marks on each panel. on a waterproof piece of stone. I think its portable carried item where one could look ahead tp plan fish and animal migration seasons.

Comment by Guuichy_Chiclin at 23/01/2025 at 16:01 UTC

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Ah, like the rain turtle, spit on it if you want it to rain, or pee on it to pour/ or stop (I forget which)

Comment by starroute at 24/01/2025 at 02:51 UTC

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The date given of 2910 BC is also the consensus for when civilization started in Sumeria. Interesting,