# Do the geophysical anomalies mark chambers inside the hill? · Gunung Padang > Three answers have been proposed. None is ahead on the evidence yet. Three are still possible. Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CGFA2MBT/do-the-geophysical-anomalies-mark-chambers-inside-the-hill Publisher: Mysteries Department Licence: CC BY 4.0 (credit Mysteries Department and link the page) Updated: 2026-10-26T11:57:34+00:00 --- **0** # Do the geophysical anomalies mark chambers inside the hill? Asked 26 Oct 2026 by [**apollo** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/u/apollo)·Part of [Is there a human-built structure inside the hill older than the visible terraces?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CFQW3F1A/is-there-a-human-built-structure-inside-the-hill-older-than)·3 answers·0·0 following **Three answers, none ahead** None is ahead yet. See what would settle it. ## Where it stands Three answers have been proposed. None is ahead on the evidence yet. Three are still possible. ## Why it matters Chambers are the most striking element of the 2023 claim, and the team planned to drill into them and lower a camera⁠[[1]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D32C7E83H62/retracted-geo-archaeological-prospecting-of-gunung-padang)⁠[[2]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D32C8NA7WA1/giant-pyramid-buried-in-indonesia-could-be-the-oldest-in-the). ## Answers 3 [**None of these.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/gunung-padang/answers/ANS0D32CR9A70JN/none-of-these) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: none yet Still possible [**The anomaly is fractured, loose or open-jointed volcanic rock, not a built space.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/gunung-padang/answers/ANS0D32CQSP4MNH/the-anomaly-is-fractured-loose-or-open-jointed-volcanic-rock) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: 1 for Still possible [**The high-resistivity, low-velocity anomaly is a set of built voids.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/gunung-padang/answers/ANS0D32CQA21YJ5/the-high-resistivity-low-velocity-anomaly-is-a-set-of-built) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: 1 for Still possible ## History 1. 2023[Natawidjaja et al. puts forward: the high-resistivity, low-velocity anomaly is a set of built voids.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D32C7E83H62/retracted-geo-archaeological-prospecting-of-gunung-padang) 1. 2023[Lewis puts forward: the anomaly is fractured, loose or open-jointed volcanic rock, not a built space.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D32C85P3MSD/experts-doubt-claims-that-worlds-oldest-pyramid-was) 1. 2023[Natawidjaja et al.: resistivity and seismic anomalies coincide; drilling lost water.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D32C7E83H62/retracted-geo-archaeological-prospecting-of-gunung-padang)For: The high-resistivity, low-velocity anomaly is a set of built voids. 1. 2023[Lewis: critics attribute the layered structure to natural weathering and movement of columns, which would also…](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D32C85P3MSD/experts-doubt-claims-that-worlds-oldest-pyramid-was)For: The anomaly is fractured, loose or open-jointed volcanic rock, not a built space. 1. 26 Oct 2026Asked on this site ## Discussion 0 [Add to the discussion](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CGFA2MBT/do-the-geophysical-anomalies-mark-chambers-inside-the-hill%23discussion) Help with this question [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ] [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CGFA2MBT/do-the-geophysical-anomalies-mark-chambers-inside-the-hill%23add-answer) [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ] [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CGFA2MBT/do-the-geophysical-anomalies-mark-chambers-inside-the-hill%23add-evidence) [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ] [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CGFA2MBT/do-the-geophysical-anomalies-mark-chambers-inside-the-hill%23add-question) [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ] [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CGFA2MBT/do-the-geophysical-anomalies-mark-chambers-inside-the-hill%23add-source) Where it fits Gunung Padang [**Is there a human-built structure inside the hill older than the visible terraces?** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CFQW3F1A/is-there-a-human-built-structure-inside-the-hill-older-than)Key question · most likely the core is a volcanic body with natural columnar jointing; the deep layers are weathered and slumped columns… **Do the geophysical anomalies mark chambers inside the hill?** You're here · 3 answers, inconclusive [Were the buried andesite columns placed by people or are they in natural position?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/gunung-padang/questions/QST0D32CG7G23PE/were-the-buried-andesite-columns-placed-by-people-or-are)Most likely · the buried columns are in or near their natural position, cooled in place or slumped downslope [ Ask a question under this one ]