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Ein Wendepunkt in der Erforschung der kanarischen Pyramiden?
Am 3. Juli fand im Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueología (MUNA) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife unsere internationale OSL-Konferenz statt. Neben den Wissenschaftlern des ABORA-Forschungsteams referierten und diskutierten auch führende Vertreter der kanarischen Archäologie und...
Canary Islands Step Pyramids – Older than previously thought?
Im Rahmen unserer geplanten OSL-Konferenz am 3. Juli 2026 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife stellen wir die aktuellen Forschungsergebnisse vor, die das Verständnis der Besiedlung und kulturellen Entwicklung der Kanarischen Inseln grundlegend neu bewerten könnten. Im Zentrum...
Sad Memories of ABORA I - The Arson Attack in Auligk near Pegau, 2000
After its widely acclaimed appearance at the BOOT Düsseldorf in 2000, a new chapter seemed to begin for ABORA I. The reed boat—symbol of a bold research vision—was exhibited at the Düsseldorf Boat Show, tangible and close to the public
New Press Release: The Sea Power of the Stone Age 01
Our work on prehistoric seafaring and cultural dispersal has been focused for three years on tracing the origins of the step pyramid-building peoples in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands.
First Research Expedition to Tenerife – A Crucial Step for our OSL Analysis
Our recent journey to the pyramids of Tenerife marks an important milestone in our research. The primary focus was the precise determination of natural radiation in order to reliably finalize our OSL dating results. For this purpose, Dr. Jorge Sánchez ...
Pantelleria – Stepped Architecture in the Heart of the Mediterranean
As early as 1999, a research journey brought me to the fascinating volcanic island of Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia — a cultural crossroads in the very heart of the Mediterranean. What struck me most were the so-called “Sesi”: stepped ...
Morocco – Science, History, and New Horizons
My trip to Morocco was extraordinary in every respect. The kickoff at Mohammed V University in Rabat, with a joint symposium and intensive discussions, marked an important milestone for our transdisciplinary research project. The ...
Lixus – A Journey Through 3,000 Years of History
A visit to the archaeological site of Lixus is one of those moments where landscape and history intertwine. Today, the site sits on a hill overlooking the Loukos Valley near Larache – but in antiquity,...
Transdisciplinary research meets Rabat – A successful start at Mohamed V University
Yesterday I had the opportunity to present our ABORA research at Mohammed V University in Rabat. The presentation generated very strong academic interest — in particular, our transdisciplinary results from archaeology, astronomy, rock art studies ...
Redating the Great Pyramid of Giza to 40,000 BC?
A new publication by Alberto Donini (University of Bologna) is currently attracting attention in the debate about the age of the Pyramid of Cheops. In it, Donini presents an innovative method known as the Relative Erosion Method (REM). It is based on...
The new website for the ABORA project
Last Thursday, January 22, 2026, we unveiled the new internet portal www.abora.eu to the public for the first time in collaboration with CM System GmbH Gotha and the ABORA team. It has been live ever since. On that day, the CMS team presented...
Farewell to Erich von Däniken
Farewell to Erich von Däniken With the death of Erich von Däniken (EvD), I have lost not only a companion, but also a friend with whom I shared a personal and intellectual bond for more than 35 years. For me, EvD was – alongside Thor Heyerdahl and...
October 21, 2024, Cartography Congress was a real highlight
The ability to communicate an idea is just as important as the idea itself. That's why science isn't about money, but passion. For this reason, Nuoviso and ABORA have been working together for many years to present the latest...
December 5, 2024, Determining the age of the pyramids of Tenerife
Help us unravel the mysteries of the step pyramids on the Canary Islands! Using the innovative method of thermoluminescence, we want to determine the true age of these fascinating monuments and thus bring a piece of forgotten history to light...