March
18
/ 2023
Legend has it that the people of Sierra Leone in Africa first uncovered hundreds of extraordinary stone figures while working their land or hunting for diamonds. Discovered underground or within caves, they have come to be known as Nomoli figures. Despite being known to Africanists, there is little information about the true origins and purpose of these enigmatic statues. This has paved the way for a plethora of curious conspiracy theories related to extraterrestrial activity and giant reptilian humanoids which suggest that the Nomoli figures date back as far as 19,000 years. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"107986","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"273","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"610"}}]] Nomoli figures on display at the British Museum. (John Atherton / CC BY-SA 2.0 ) African Legends Surrounding the Nomoli Figures The Nomoli figures form part of
