More Than a Tomb? Rethinking the Purpose of the Vratnica Tumulus in Bosnia through Spatial Geometry and Energetic Signatures

Abstract

The Vratnica Tumulus, located in the village of Vratnica, Visoko municipality, central BosniaHerzegovina, presents an enigmatic structure that challenges conventional interpretations of prehistoric burial mounds. This study integrates archaeological excavation data, groundpenetrating radar (GPR) profiles, material composition analysis, and spatial geometry to propose that the tumulus may have served purposes beyond funerary use. Notable findings include a continuous 28.4 kHz electromagnetic emission, deep structural anomalies consistent with engineered voids or chambers, and alignment with a golden ratio spiral originating from the Ravne Tunnel complex. Microscopic analysis of core-drilled samples revealed calciumpotassium geopolymer cement, indicating ancient artificial construction techniques. These observations suggest that the tumulus was part of a larger, intentionally designed energetic and geometric complex. The paper calls for a reconsideration of tumuli as multidimensional structures incorporating energetic, geometric, and potentially astronomical functions.