Various historical and ancient buildings were constructed in our past. Each has its own story and own significance. Though there are many ancient buildings present on earth that are still intact the oldest ones are mentioned below. Here is the list of the top 10 oldest buildings in the world,
Oldest Buildings in the World
1. Barnenez- 4850 BC
The Cairn of Barnenez also known as Barnenez is one of the oldest buildings in the world dating back to 4850 BC. This is also one of the earliest megalithic monuments in Europe and is believed to have one of the oldest man-made structures in the world. The building is also famous for its megalithic art. The radiocarbon technique indicates that the first phase of the monument was erected between 4850 and 4250 BC, however, the second phase was between 4450 and 4000 BC.
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2. Tumulus of Bougon – 4700 BC
Discovered in 1840, the Tumulus of Bougon is also acknowledged as the Necropolis of Bougon. Built by Neolithic people for burying people at that time, the Tumulus of Bougon represents the history, lifestyle, cultures, traditions, and funeral methods of that period.
With the presence of stones and earth’s material graves in the form of six spherical and long monumental structures called tumuli, the Tumulus of Bougon depicts the art culture of the world of that time. Divided as Tumulus A, B, C, D, E, F, Tumulus F with 72 meters long length earns the position of the largest one.
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3. Tumulus Saint-Michel- 4500 BC
Built in the 5th century, Tumulus Saint-Michel is located in Carnac, France. Being the largest funeral site in Europe, Tumulus Saint-Michel has 10 m in height and 125 m in length. In 1862, various prestigious items like stones, pearls, tools, chests, axes, and many other articles were found there.
National Heritage Site declared it a Monument Historic in 1889. With amazing weather and nature, this area is quite beautiful and gives an incredible view. To reach this spiritual and amazing place one needs to walk many steps to reach Tumulus. Big chambers and historic tombs are now gated and can’t be visited.
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4. Altare prenuragico di Monte d’Accoddi- 4000 BC
Monte d’Accoddi is an archaeological site situated in northern Sardinia that comes in the territory of Sassari. The site has a large structure that is considered one of the oldest buildings in the world. It is belived that the structure was constructed by the Ozieri culture dating back to 4,000–3,650 BC. The building was partially constructed during the 1980s and it is open to the public now. The site was discovered in 1954 in a field owned by the Segni family.
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5. Knap of Howar -3700 BC
Built in around 3600 BC, Knap of Howar is known to be the building of the Iron Age with two houses made of stones and was known to be served as a home for some Neolithic families. With 1.6 meters high walls, the Knap of Howar was believed to be the most ancient dwelling in Europe and was used till 3100 BC.
The removal of sands and stacks led to the discovery of Knap of Howar which has two houses among which one is large and is small. According to estimations, a small one must be a working place. With the presence of thick stone walls, beds, fireplaces, stone closets, and stone slabs, these sea-facing structures were extremely unique.
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6. Ggantija Temples -3700 BC
Found on the island of Gozo in Malta, the Ggantija temple is the earliest temple in Malta and is even older than the pyramids of Egypt. It is the world’s second-oldest religious monument after Gobekli Tepe. Being one of the oldest includes it is a world heritage site by UNESCO. Created using limestone, this temple was created between 3600 and 3200 B.C. The wall’s decorative slabs, paintings, and doorways are well preserved and are worth watching.
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7. West Kennet Long Barrow- 3650 BC
The West Kennet Long Barrow popularly known as South Long Barrow was constructed back in the thirty-seventh century BC which is belived to be Britain’s Early Neolithic period and today it is surviving after several reconstructed states. According to Archaeologists, the structure was constricted by the pastoralist communities shortly after the introduction of agriculture to Britain from continental Europe. One of the oldest buildings is 100 meters long and 20 meters wide.
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8. Listoghil- 3550 BC
Listoghil is a prehistoric tomb situated in the County of Sligo in Ireland. The site was excavated in 1990 and this is considered as the largest passage grave site in Ireland spanning an area of 1.5 sq. miles. The covering stone of the site has a diameter of 110 feet and the site was initially destroyed by the quarry workers extracting road material before realizing the existence of an ancient tomb. The best part is that the sunlight enters the passage and lightens it till the end which is common in the Neolithic structures across the world.
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9. Sechim Bajo- 3500 BC
Sechin Bajo is one of the oldest buildings in the world situated in the Western Hemisphere. The large archaeological site is also considered as one of the oldest centers of civilization on planet earth. It is located in the valley of the Sechin River which is 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) from the Pacific Ocean and about 330 kilometers (210 mi) northwest of Lima, Peru. The site was founded in 2008 and dates back to 3500 BCE to 1300 BCE and is considered one of the oldest settlements on the American continent.
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10.La Hougue Bie Museum- – 3500 BC
Nearly, 5000 years ago, La House Bie Museum is an ancient museum in Jersey and is one of the oldest buildings in the world. Being rich in historical facts, this place is so mysterious and unforgettable and is a major tourist attraction today. Some believe that the name La House Bie Museum is in the honor of Hambye.
Constructed as a grave, La House Bie Museum was used both as a grave and a living habitat by the people of Jersey. Connected to various historical and ancient customs and rituals, this place is very sacred. The peaceful surroundings there along with the rays of sun enlightening the place make La House Bie Museum so beautiful.
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