Bosnian Pyramids - Maarten Hornstra photography

The Bosnian pyramid of the sun, seen from the town of Visoko.
Bosnian Pyramids (ongoing project)

In 2005 Semir Osmanagić (also known as “the Bosnian Indiana Jones”) claims multiple hills and tunnels around the Bosnian industrial town of Visoko are man-made by an ancient civilisation, probably Illerians, who lived in the area from 12.000 BC to 500 BC.
The theory of Osmanagić is widely dismissed as false in the scientific world. Despite this the "valley of the pyramids" has become a major Bosnian tourist attraction, and the industry that revolves around it is focused at the more spiritually oriented tourist.
People sitting on the pyramid of the sun, facing the pyramid of the moon.
Excavation site at the pyramid of the sun.
There is much debate whether the Bosnian Pyramids are genuine.
Guide at excavation site.
Hotel "Pyramid of the Sun".
Visitors of the valley of the pyramids.
Bosnian pyramid of the sun.
Souvenir seller playing a flute.
The hills around Visoko are still ridden with landmines left from the Bosnian war.
Destroyed and new house in the vicinity of the pyramid of the sun.
The visitor center of the pyramid of the moon is open every day of the year, even in winter when there are days with no visitors at all.
Excavation site at the pyramid of the moon.
War remnants in the town of Visoko.
Entrance of the Ravne tunnels, a series of man-made tunnels of unknown origin.
Tour group at Megalith K2 in the Ravne tunnels.
A large part of the Ravne tunnels has still to be unearthed.
Stone spiral in spiritual park Ravne2, right next to the tunnels.
Visitor of park Ravne2.
"Magic forest" in park Ravne2.
People tapping water in park Ravne2. The water is believed to be beneficial for the body.
Souvenir stand at the Ravne tunnels.
Derelict house next to the pyramid of the sun.
Sunset in the valley of the pyramids.

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