In the rugged landscapes of southern Madagascar’s Isalo massif, an ancient archaeological site known as Teniky has long puzzled researchers. The site features vast stone terraces, hollow niches carved into cliffs, and large stone chambers, unlike any other structures found in Madagascar or the East African coast. New research by archaeologists, led by Professor Dr. Stephan Schreurs and published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa, suggests that the site may have been built by a Zoroastrian community around 1,000 years ago, reports Phys. If confirmed, this would mark a groundbreaking discovery, linking Madagascar to ancient Persian religious practices and the extensive Indian Ocean trade networks of the first millennium AD. Zoroastrianism: 4000 Years of Faith, Fire and the Battle Between Good and Evil Madagascar Cave Art Reveals Captivating Africa-Asia Connections Teniky: rock-cut niche N1 with bench. (Schreurs et al. 2024/Azania) Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAfricaRead Later