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Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2024-04-10): LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF Yatagampitiya in Sri Lanka, Fa-Hien Lena (also known as Pahiyangala Cave) is the largest cave on the island, and one of the largest natural rock formations in all of Asia. The cave was also the site of a remarkable archaeological discovery that dug up human skulls dating back about 37,000 years—the remains of one of the region’s oldest prehistoric human settlements. [...] A long walk and semi-strenuous climb is required to visit the Pahiyangala Cave, but compared to the other historic sites in Sri Lanka, the climb and walk, in this case, is minimal. Located about 40km away from Colombo, this is a close site and is an easy drive too. The place is accessible from Kalutara and Horana and when you take the Piliyandala Bulathsinghala Road and pass the rice fields and villages, you’ll find yourself at the stony path that leads up to the cave’s entrance. The steps in the path are cemented, but you’d find natural stone steps in between, and they must be stepped on carefully as they have jagged edges and can cause discomfort if stomped on. The excavation pit is open to visitors, and if you’re curious, you can walk down the stairs and into the pit and take a look at the digs with your own eyes. Within the cave, you’d find an ancient door that leads you into the bat cave, not like DC, but real bats that can hit you in the face when they fly out, so step in with care!
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2023-08-08): This place is located in the village of Yatagampitiya in Sri Lanka which is also known as Pahiyan Lena. It’s the largest cave on the island and one of the largest natural rock foundations in all of Asia. The cave was also the location of anextraordinary archaeological sighting that excavated human skulls dating back at about 37,000 years. The ruins of one of the regions are oldest primeval humanoid settlements. As a long distanceway of walking and semi-spirited climb is compulsory to visit the Pahiyangala Cave.When compared to the other historic sites in Sri Lanka, the climb and walkis minimal in this case. It is located at around 40km away from Colombo and this is a nearbylocation and is an easy drive too. When you take the Piliyandala to Bulathsinghala Road and pass the rice fields and villages,this Cave is reachable from Kalutara and Horana. Then, you’ll find yourself at the unfeeling path that primes up to the Pahiyangala cave’s entrance. [...] Guests to the cave are reached by the temple’s 40 foot long resting Buddha statue.Outside the cave’s expectedattractiveness, the archaeological treasures within it makes it anamazing piece of the history. In accumulation to the human skulls the Sri Lankan Archaeological Departments found that they also exposed weapons from the same era. These weapons made from animal bones and stones were used to kill deer, monkeys, porcupines, and other animals. Rendering to researcher’ssuggestioninitiate in the cave proposes that these early humans also ate "a few types of edible snails and wild breadfruit."
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2022-02-10): Fa Hien Cave (Pahiyangala Cave) [...] AHIYANGALA OR FA-HSIENGALA LENA VIHARA This legendary cave temple, commonly known as Pahiyangala, is of great historical and religious significance. It is situated in the tranquil surroundings of a village called Yatigama in Bulathsinghala, in the Kalutara District.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2024-03-26): Social media claims suggest that a 10-foot-tall giant skull, purportedly 37,000 years old, was discovered in Pahiyangala Cave (also known as Fa-Hien Cave) in Sri Lanka. These claims are primarily based on blog posts allegedly originating from the China-based Xinhua news agency and attributed to Senarath Dissanayake, former Director General of Sri Lanka's Archaeological Department. [...] Located in Kalutara, SouthWest region of Sri Lanka, Pahiyangala (Fa-Hien) cave is one of Southeast Asia's largest natural rock caves. The cave is especially significant for its archaeological significance, with evidence of ancient human activity and artifacts found within its chambers. The artifacts range from 48,000 to 4,000 years old, including 130 bone-arrow tips, the oldest arrow tips found outside of Africa—29 bone tools for making bags or clothing, and a handful of ornamental beads. More on this here and here. [...] Based on the lack of credible sources, official denials from relevant authorities, inconsistencies in attributions, and misuse of images, it is evident that the claims of a 10-foot-tall giant skull found in Pahiyangala Cave are unsubstantiated and fabricated.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2011-12-30): We turned left at Bulathsinhala to the Niggaha Road and within seven kilometers from there and 45 minutes from Horana , we were at the foothill of what is now known as the Pahiyangala Rock Cave Temple, which is not only Sri Lanka’s largest natural rock cave but also the oldest human habitat in Asia spanning 37,000 years !! [...] Some of the most significant aspects of the Pahiyangala rock cave is that it has been the abode for Chinese Buddhist monk Fa Hsein in 5th century AD. Legend and folk tales have it that this rock cave provided him shelter for the night when he was en route to Sri Pada. [...] Excavations up to 16 feet deep conducted by the Archaeology Department in 1986 under the stewardship of former Director- General Dr Siran Deraniyagala and Assitant Commissioner W.H. Wijepala (later Director General Central Cultural Fund) have revealed most precious data on prehistoric man including five human skulls. There have been some large iron tools, some implements which have been discovered in the excavations and they had been directed to USA’s Cornwall University. Scientists there have also endorsed through radio carbon dating that the skull found at Pahiyangala was 37,000 years old.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2024-06-26): Sebuah foto di media social menunjukkan bahwa tengkorak raksasa setinggi 10 kaki, konon berusia 37.000 tahun, ditemukan di Gua Pahiyangala di Sri Lanka. [...] Melansir dari situs cek fakta Sri Lanka, factcrescendo.com, setelah dilakukan penyelidikan, juru bicara Departemen Arkeologi Sri Lanka menyangkal adanya pengetahuan atau bukti tentang penemuan tengkorak raksasa di Gua Pahiyangala.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2012-12-07): An archaeological party under the direction of P. E. P. Deraniyagala that visited the site in 1954 discovered lithic and skeletal materials in a single test pit. The team found a poorly preserved human skeleton laid off its left side in a flexed position, facing east and covered with stones. In direct association with the human bones were found shells of Acavus superbus, Cyclopgorus, [...] 9. Pahiyangala caves lies in Yatagampitiya, which is a remote village about 5 km away from Bulathsinhala (40Km along Piliyandala-Horana road), in the Kalutara [...] Biologically, this cave dweller known as Pahiyangala Manawakaya (Pahiyangala Man) had a short vertebral structure, wide jaw bones , a large palette and big grinding teeth.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Pahiyangala forest reserve is located in the Kalutara district near a small hamlet called Yatagampitiya about five km from the Bulathsinhala town. The forest fragment is better known due to Fa Hsien’s cave (more commonly referred to as the Pahiyangala cave), which is one of the largest natural caves in Asia. It is approximately 175 feet tall and ov...
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2023-06-19): Another famous historic cave is ‘Pahiyangala’ (Fa-Hien cave), which is situated in the district of Kalutara. Evidence suggests that this massive cave was inhabited by troglodytes some 37000 years ago and is supposed to be the most ancient historic human settlement in Asia. [...] The Ravana cave lies 1370m above the sea level on the foundation of a cliff. It is 50ft wide, 150ft long and 60ft in height. Inside it is pitch-dark. We are allowed to walk only up to 200m of it, and moving beyond that could be a bit risky due to the wild animals and poisonous snakes. Inside the cave there are a few other large cavities. If we have a closer look at the rock wall surface we can see an imprint of a big demonic face on it. Apart from that, a few other similar scary imprints can be found. [...] The cave is a legendary historical site that is archaeologically important. The excavations carried out by the Department of Archaeology at the site have revealed a lot. Ten skeletal remains that were unearthed here were thought to be belonging to cannibalistic Balangoda Man (Homa sapiens balangodenis), and according to those findings, there had been human habitation dating back to 25000 years.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2023-08-08): Pahiyangala Cave is located inthe Kalutara district and is one of the best archaeological sites in the area. According to archaeologists, this cave dates back more than 30,000 years, making it one of the oldest archaeological sites in Sri Lanka. Perched 400 feet above sea level, the Fa-Hsien Cave stands 175 feet tall and spans over 200 feet in length. Legend has it that the cave could once accommodate up to 3000 people, but its natural tunnels are now blocked off and inaccessible. The cave has been divided into four sections, with the largest on the left side at its centre. According to carbon dating, an excavation by the Archaeological Department revealed a deep pit containing five human skulls dating back to 37,000 years old. Along with the skulls, stone and animal bone weapons were uncovered, believed to have been used for hunting monkeys, deer, porcupines, and other creatures. The inhabitants of the cave also consumed the acavus snail and wild breadfruit. [...] Kalutara is a city filled with beauty and spirituality, offering a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages. From Richmond Castle to Thudugala Ella waterfall and Pahiyangala Cave to CALIDO Beach, there are plenty of attractions to explore. Religious sites, such as the Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple and KandeViharaya Temple, offer visitors the chance to explore Sri Lanka’s rich spiritual heritage. Makeli Ella Falls and Batamullakanda Buddha Statue promise excitement for those seeking adventure. Whatever your idea of a perfect holiday may be, Kalutara has something for everyone.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2004-01-01): Makauwahi Cave, United States of America [...] Pannila Cave, Sri Lanka [...] Ravana Cave, Sri Lanka
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2023-04-04): History Main article: History of Sri Lanka Prehistoric Sri Lanka Main article: Prehistory of Sri Lanka The pre-history of Sri Lanka goes back 125,000 years and possibly even as far back as 500,000 years.[36] The era spans the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and early Iron Ages. Among the Paleolithic human settlements discovered in Sri Lanka, Pahiyangala (named after the Chinese traveller monk Faxian), which dates back to 37,000 BP,[37] Batadombalena (28,500 BP)[38] and Belilena (12,000 BP) are the most important. In these caves, archaeologists have found the remains of anatomically modern humans which they have named Balangoda Man, and other evidence[39] suggesting that they may have engaged in agriculture and kept domestic dogs for driving game.[40]
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2024-07-11): Setelah penyelidikan, juru bicara Departemen Arkeologi Sri Lanka membantah mengetahui atau menemukan bukti apa pun di Gua Pahiyangala. Selain itu, tidak ada temuan signifikan terkini yang dilaporkan dari gua tersebut.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2024-05-31): Narasi yang beredar, tengkorak raksasa ditemukan di Gua Pahiyangala. Juru bicara Departemen Arkeologi Sri Lanka membantah narasi itu. Ia menyampaikan, tidak ada temuan signifikan baru-baru ini yang dilaporkan di Gua Pahiyangala. [...] - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Loxodonta_africana-cyclotis_skulls_PZSL.png - https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/no-evidence-of-a-10-foot-tall-giant-skull-found-in-pahiyangala-cave/
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2024-05-20): Female body-remains found in Yatagampitiya near BulathSinhala, proved the consumption of rice, kurahan, and salt. The Archaeologists named her Kalu-Menika. It was proof that 20,000 years before the world, Lankans have gone agricultural. It was also the first anatomically modern human found in whole of South Asia.Pahiyanagala is also the largest natural cave in South Asia. Over 150 feet in height, 282 feet long, Pahiyangala can accommodate over 3000 humans. In 600 AD, the visiting Chinese monk Fa-Hien lived here for sometime. [...] Pahiyangala : Fa-Hien Caves (පාහියන්ගල)
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2024-04-29): Archaeologists also found burial sites, and recovered five human skulls: three children, and two adults. Using radiocarbon dating, they were found to date back 37,000 years. One of these skeletons is the Pahiyangala Manawakaya (Pahiyangala Man), who had a short vertebral structure, wide jaw bones, a large palette, and large grinding teeth. The ancient cave dwellers were thought to have eaten a species of edible snail, and wild breadfruit. A second excavation that took place in 1988 uncovered the remains of prehistoric fireplaces, microlith stone tools, human remains and organic material. Another excavation carried out in 2013 revealed human remains dating back to 5400 and 6850 years ago. As mentioned, the cave is named after the Chinese Mahayana Buddhist priest Fa-Hien. This Chinese scholar-bhikkhu travelled to many lands, and was believed to have lived for several months in the Pahiyangala cave when he arrived in ancient Sri Lanka. A vessel said to have been used by him was discovered during the excavations.
Claim: Ten-Foot-Tall Giant Skull Found In Pahiyangala Cave, Sri Lanka ! (Social Media Users, 2024-03-25)
Evidence (2023-01-01): While most people are familiar with the stories about the Sigiriya Rock experience, one should make time to experience a lesser trumpeted ancient site. Head out for Kalutara district to poke around the prehistoric chapters of the annals of Sri Lanka’s ancient history. Located in the remote hamlet of Yatagampitiya is the 200m high Pahiyangala Cave, dating back to a 37,000-year-old prehistoric civilization. Also referred to as the Fa Hien Cave, this is one of Asia’s the largest natural rock formations. Amongst the finds discovered at this archaeological dig were some human skulls, weapons made from animal bones and stones. People pay their respects to the 40 foot long statue of the reclining Buddha at the entrance. The cave was once a Buddhist shrine. Unmissable heritage sites are Kandy’s Buddhist site of Sri Dalada Malig or the Temple of the Tooth; the Sacred City of Anuradhapura; the palace and fortified city of Sigiriya of King Kassapa 1, dating to the 5th CE; Polonnaruwa, the second capital of ancient Ceylon; Golden Dambulla Cave Temple and the old port town of Galle and its fortifications.
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2024-01-19): The claims made in the viral social media video are misleading and incomplete. While the discussion in the video attempts to discredit the reality of climate change by citing irrelevant data and presenting incomplete arguments, a comprehensive review of scientific literature and evidence strongly supports the reality of anthropogenic climate change.
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2021-11-19): Looking at climate-related content from 33 prominent climate contrarian blogs and 20 conservative think-tanks produced between 1998 and 2020, the team began by sorting the climate claims into brackets. They ultimately came up with five major themes of climate misinformation, namely: 1) Global warming is not happening; 2) Human-produced greenhouse gases are not causing global warming; 3) Climate impacts are not bad; 4) Climate solutions won’t work; and 5) Climate science or scientists are unreliable. [...] The analysis revealed that most climate misinformation does not take the form of climate myths—such as the falsehood that recent global heating is the result of a natural cycle—but rather focuses on undermining climate research and proposals to moderate and prepare for climate change. [...] "Ultimately the purpose of all climate misinformation is to delay climate action—whether the argument is ‘global warming isn’t happening’ or ‘climate models are unreliable,’" Cook said. "The conclusion is always ‘therefore we shouldn’t act on climate change.’"
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2024-03-07): Experts say that is a clear sign the Earth’s climate is rapidly changing. But many believe – or at least say they believe – that climate change is not real, relying on a series of well-trodden myths to make their point. "Most of the world rightly acknowledges that climate change is real," says Dechen Tsering, Acting Director of the Climate Change Division at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). "But in many places, misinformation is delaying the action that is so vital to countering what is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity." [...] Climate skeptics have long argued that the computer models used to project climate change are unreliable at best and completely inaccurate at worst.
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2021-11-04): It found that of 7,000 misleading posts describing climate change as "hysteria", "alarmism", a "scam", or other related terms, only 8% were marked as misinformation. [...] The CCDH looked at a sample of posts from the past year which attracted roughly 700,000 likes and shares. Researchers used social media analytics tool Newswhip to search for strings of key words including "climate change", global warming" and, "fraud", "hoax", "cult", "scam", "lie" and so on. [...] The group also identified 113 ads on Facebook with messages like "climate change is a hoax" between January and October 2021 with an estimated spend of between $58,000-$75,000 (about £42,000- 55,000).
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2024-01-16): Where once climate deniers would outright reject climate change as a hoax or scam, or claim that humans were not responsible for it, many are now shifting to a different approach, one which attempts to undermine climate science, cast doubt on climate solutions and even claim global warming will be beneficial at best, harmless at worst. [...] "The climate movement has won the argument that climate change is real, and that it is hurting our planet’s ecosystems," he told CNN. As the impacts of the climate crisis — from scorching heat waves to fierce storms — affect a broader swath of the global population, narratives that deny the existence of climate change are becoming less effective. [...] "We’re asking other platforms that claim to be green in one breath not to profit from, to revenue share, and therefore, reward or to amplify clear climate denial content that contradicts scientific consensus," Ahmed added. "You can’t claim to be green but then be the world’s biggest megaphone for climate change-related disinformation."
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2024-02-15): People producing misinformation have shifted tactics, too, often moving from the old denial (claiming climate change isn’t happening) to the new denial (questioning climate solutions). Spreading doubt and scepticism has hamstrung our response to the enormous threat of climate change. And with sophisticated generative AI making it easy to generate plausible lies, it could become an even bigger issue. [...] Similar studies have been conducted on climate misinformation. Here, one group was forewarned that politically motivated actors will try to make it seem as if there was a lot of disagreement on the causes of climate change by appealing to fake experts and bogus petitions, while in fact 97% or more of climate scientists have concluded humans are causing climate change. This inoculation proved effective. [...] 1. The claim: "Climate change is a hoax – wildfires have always been a part of nature."
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2018-03-29): So the global warming scare is basically a hoax. [...] By the way, a similar result occurred after the brutally cold 2013-2014 winter in New York. It was simply adjusted away. Do this year after year, and with the goal of radically altering the temperature record to fit the global warming narrative, and you have what amounts to climate fraud. [...] That's one way to bring greater honesty to government — and to keep climate charlatans from bankrupting our nation with spurious demands for carbon taxes and deindustrialization of our economy to prevent global warming. The only real result won't be a cooler planet, but rather mass poverty and lower standards of living for all.
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2023-12-20): Over 30,000 Scientists Declare Climate Change a Hoax? A claim has been floating around since 1998 that thousands of scientists have rejected the concept of climate change, ever since since a self-described research group by the name of the "Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine" solicited signatures for a petition (known now as the Oregon Petition) to have the United States reject the Kyoto Protocol to set internationally binding emission reduction targets. [...] In addition to the political motivations behind the Oregon Petition and the deceptive ways in which those motivations were masked, there is also the problem of accountability regarding the validity of the names that appear on the list. In 2001, Scientific American attempted to verify a random sample of 30 names on the list who claimed to have a Ph.D. in climate science:
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2023-09-15): Some X users circulated a "world climate declaration" that they claimed proves the climate crisis is a "hoax" and is "based on politics, not on science." [...] First, there is wide consensus among climate scientists, scientific associations and institutions that climate change is real and is caused primarily by humans burning fossil fuels. Nearly 200 scientific organizations around the world assert that climate change is caused by human action. [...] PolitiFact, Copious evidence proves climate change is not a ‘fraud’, Jan. 31, 2023
Claim: Climate Change Is A Scam !! (Social Media Users, 2024-01-19)
Evidence (2021-11-17): The claim: Global warming is good Various posts circulating online claim global warming will make parts of the earth more habitable, and that cold kills more people than heat does. [...] The claim: Climate change action will make people poorer