Maybe it is a part of the tree that went inanimate. Reverse evolution.
It could happen.
If we start looking today, I am quite positive we will find transitional’s that are partly alive and partly un-alive. Evolution doesn't always seek out complexity like we have been predicting, just the survivability of rocks. I am making a scientific prediction that baring catastrophe this newly found inanimate tree will outlast a Bristle Cone Pine.
As smience journal, a pear-reviewed fruitful magazine, stated, "This would be different than petrified wood. We are currently convinced that this is a new form of evolution, the leap from life to non-life without the normal "dieing" process.
This is strong evidence that supports our worldwide scientifically excepted theory.
Rather, it is proof that this is the method used to build Stonehenge. I have always speculated that it took a really long time to construct this huge megalithic structure, particularly since it is sometimes difficult to predict the direction of tree growth coupled with inaccuracy in determining the size of rocks at full maturity.
But this evidence is encouraging!
Still working on pyramid construction methods, difficult in the absence of fast growing trees in the area.