Ancient Mystery Unearthed: Half-Man, Half-Mantis Rock Carving Challenges History in Iran
Ever stumbled upon an ancient rock carving and wondered, “Is this thing half mantis, half man, or did our prehistoric pals just have a wild imagination?” Well, Iranian scientists did exactly that in 2017 at the Teymareh archaeological site — and boy, did they find a jaw-dropper! This bizarre petroglyph flaunts six limbs, a triangular head, gigantic eyes, and some funky loops that scream, “I’m not your average stick figure.” Turns out, it’s a hybrid creature dubbed the “Squatter Mantis Man,” possibly one of the oldest supernatural petroglyphs out there, blending human features with the creepy-cool Empusa mantis native to that region. It’s almost like ancient humans were crafting early sci-fi tales or maybe they just really admired these insect ninjas for their stealth and hunting prowess. Could this be the world’s first “fan art” of a praying mantis? Who knows — but it sure makes you think about the stories our ancestors told around the fire. Ready to dig deeper into this mystery? LEARN MORE
The unusual rock carving that depicts a hybrid animal figure may be among the oldest petroglyphs ever uncovered.
Mohammad NaserifardScientists in Iran discovered a petroglyph of a half-man and half-mantis hybrid.
In 2017, a team of Iranian scientists came across an unusual rock carving at Iran’s famed Teymareh archaeological site located in the province of Markazi. The figure appeared to have six limbs, suggesting it was some sort of insect but the scientists had a hard time making out what the carved out figure was.
Archaeologists teamed up with some entomologists to determine whether the carving was indeed that of an invertebrate animal, which have not typically been depicted in petroglyphs before.
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