11,000-Year-Old Plastered Skulls of Tell Aswad: The Faces of the Ancients

Over the past few months, I’ve presented videos on various Pre-Pottery Neolithic sites in the Fertile Crescent, from Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe in Turkey, to Tell Qaramel in Syria, Ancient Jericho in the West Bank and Atlit Yam off the coast of Israel.

We’ve seen the incredible art and architecture these people were capable of and we’ve even found their bones, but what did they actually look like? Well, thanks to the 10-11,000-year-old site of Tell Aswad in Syria, we can actually answer that question.

The plastered skulls of Tell Aswad show very realistic faces; there are no unbelievable or supernatural embellishments and they look just like any individual living in the modern era. There looks to be a real intimacy about the faces and the fact they’re around 10,000 years old does stir the emotions.

These are the faces of Pre-Pottery Neolithic people, and that’s according to the people themselves, a truly incredible archaeological find that memorialises our ancestors forever. Watch this video to learn more.

Uncovering Ancient Pyramid Science at Teotihuacan, Where Men Become Gods

Teotihuacan’s Lost Kings , a television special, took an hour long look at the great city, its inhabitants, and the excavation of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, (also known as the Feathered Serpent Pyramid.) The program revealed evidence of advanced engineering built into a tunnel system, and placed directly underneath the Pyramid. As a team excavated the tunnels, viewers witnessed what must be considered the interior of an ancient generator, where combinations of chemical, mineral, water (and possible electromagnetic fields) were introduced into chambers, resulting in some form of energy. How and where this energy was delivered is still unknown, but based on the design of the complex, we can now speculate as to how the entire facility may have operated.

Note that I have purposely called Teotihuacan a facility, as this is exactly what it was and not a city as many have speculated.

Here’s their amazing discovery.

Mysterious Tunnel

In 2003, Archaeologist Sergio Gomez was walking by the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, when he noticed a large crack in the ground approximately 20 feet (six meters) from the foot of the stairs. Recent rains had opened a surface area, leaving a noticeable divot and exposing tourists to possible injury. Gomez, who had worked at Teotihuacan for over 30 years, inspected the site and determined that something curious lay underneath. Teotihuacan is considered an archaeological park and most archaeologists know that every square foot of land can hold artifacts and important evidence to the past history of the area.

Gomez, a member of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), received permission to investigate the area, and later that year assembled a team of experts who began carefully removing surface debris. Archaeological excavation is a slow process and as they worked their way down they uncovered a round shaft, similar to a well, perfectly crafted of cement and stone.

Unknowingly, they’d uncovered the main access point to the original design of the complex that dropped down over 40 feet (12 meters). As they descended down into the shaft which opened into a cavern, they cleared over 400 tons of dirt, debris, and portions of discarded buildings, carefully looking for artifacts.

Once in the cavern they noticed the space had been carefully cut out of solid bedrock and opened into a large tunnel. Before the team began removing the debris that blocked entry to the tunnel, Gomez had the space laser-scanned to determine its depth and other clues to its formation. The scans returned images of a precisely cut tunnel that ran more than 330 feet (100 meters) under the pyramid. The scans also revealed odd pockets or small repositories that dropped down from the main shaft and which had the appearance of small rooms.

As the team began to excavate the tunnel, they made the first of many discoveries of artifacts and tools left by those they reasoned were the builders. At the 100-foot mark (30 meters), over 50,000 artifacts were recovered, leading the team to consider a royal tomb was close by.

Strange Pyrite Spheres Discovered

The excavation team also found the first of a number of chemical and mineral deposits buried in the dirt. Hundreds of golden spheres were uncovered in various states of decomposition. They were composed of Pyrite (Fool’s Gold) and a mixture of adobe and crushed rock.

Gomez had also noticed that the walls were covered in pyrite, which gave off a strange glow-in-the-dark effect in the unlit portions of the tunnel. Careful to check the remaining area, Gomez requested another laser scan of the tunnel to determine what lay ahead. To his surprise, the shafts ended in a cross-shaped enclosure, the center positioned directly under the highest point of the pyramid.

As of this writing, the excavation continues in an attempt to discover a royal tomb, but there are a number of critical discoveries which point to the actual purpose of the tunnel system. First, it’s believed the artifacts and offerings were left by the people who rediscovered Teotihuacan over 1,800 years ago and had nothing to do with the original design of the system. A number of important clues offer us a glimpse of the original intent of the pyramid complex and other components which make up this discovery.

Geomagnetic Fields and Pyramids

Recent discoveries in ancient pyramid engineering have suggested that a large number were designed as some form of energy generators by different cultures around the world. In some locations, including Central and South America, construction techniques appear to have been shared.

John Burke, a businessman and scientist, made an important discovery on pyramid electromagnetic energy in 2005. Burke had detected geo-magnetic discharge at a number of North American and European megalithic and mound sites, including Stonehenge, The Serpent Mound in Ohio, and a variety of smaller stone enclosures up and down the eastern coastlines. Using state-of-the-art scanning equipment, including a Magnetometer and Electrostatic Voltmeter, he was able to determine that each location had been chosen because of its naturally occurring telluric energy field that pulsed up and into the structure or surrounding area.

What these sites were used for is anyone’s guess, but we now understand that they may have a positive effect on human physiology and greatly enhanced crop seeds. What’s baffling is how the builders knew how to find the telluric fields without scanning equipment?

Sensing there might be more to electromagnetic energy enhancement, Burke begin scanning pyramid complexes in Central America which were designed with a high level of precision. He would eventually learn about a specific pyramid at Tikal, an ancient Maya city in Guatemala, which was used by the local farmers to enhance their seeds. Known as The Mundo Perdido (Spanish for "Lost World") Pyramid, and considered one of the oldest pyramids in the entire complex (600 BC).

Burke and his research partner Kaj Halberg discovered electro-magnetic signatures that measured impressive charges on top of the pyramid. In a series of scans, the readings showed an average change of 908 volts over a short period of time, which was concentrated in the early morning hours. Burke mentions the readings and states, “These voltages might sound lethal and if it were a household current they could be. However, static electric charge in the air is a different type of electricity and even a thousand volts is not dangerous.” His discovery of pyramid field generation is fascinating, but what he actually uncovered was a means of generating and perhaps distributing electromagnetic energy within a pyramid complex.

What we don’t know about the Lost World Pyramid is if it has other components built into its construction, similar to the Pyramid of the Serpent. We now understand that at a number of Maya pyramids there are key components designed into their construction that act as magnifiers. These components appear to be important in the creation, magnification, and distribution of telluric fields:

Water, either moving naturally including rivers or cenotes (found at El Castillo at Chichen Itza) or by artificial canals or tunnels, similar to the Temple of Inscription found at Palenque.)

Geo-magnetic fields. Naturally formed telluric fields that have high and low period throughout day and night.

Pyramid design. The specific pyramid shape appears to greatly enhance the telluric fields that pulse up and into the center of the chamber.

Pyramid interior fill. At a number of pyramids, rocks that are good electromagnetic conductors fill the interior of the pyramids and are used to enhance the pulsing field. Rocks that have veins with quartz, granite, and other electrical conducting properties appear to be favored.

The chemical and mineral discoveries that Gomez made at Pyramid of the Serpent have many of the same properties found at Maya pyramid locations, with a few twists.

What Made the Pyramid Run?

As Gomez and his team were excavating the tunnel, they discovered water marks high up on the wall. The mark runs the entire length of the tunnel, indicating the space would constantly fill with water. The marks are almost black and appear to have been etched with some chemical concentrate.

The transportation of water was delivered through the stone well shaft from the surface and directed to flow over specific regions of the tunnel.

Recent discoveries of mineral and chemical residue and the design of the well shaft, cavern, and tunnel system, allow one to conclude that the underground system was designed to create some type of discharge which may have taken place in the small chamber that leads to the main cross-shaped configuration at the end of the tunnel.

This discovery of water, minerals, and chemicals has never been a consideration of Gomez or the other archaeologists, whose main goal is excavating the tunnel. In the last few years, the following chemicals and mineral combinations have been uncovered in large quantities throughout the tunnel system.

Pyrite and pools of mercury have been uncovered, and a few years ago, Radon gas was detected passing through a number of areas of the tunnels, requiring workers to wear protective breathing gear. If you combine these elements and a geomagnetic telluric field, the effect may be many times what was detected by Burke at the Lost World pyramid. This is a profound discovery.

An ancient, unknown science designed to create energy directed up and into the pyramid is fascinating to consider and must be analyzed further. Unfortunately, we’re left with more questions than answers. Who were the builders of Teotihuacan?

Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-pl...

The Epic Tale of Jason & The Argonauts Explained

Jason and the Argonauts quest for the Golden Fleece is one of the most renowned stories in Greek mythology. The son of Aeson and rightful heir to the kingdom of Iolcos, Jason would have to retrieve the Golden Fleece in order to reclaim his homeland, with the famous witch Medea, the great hero Hercules, and the renowned poet Orpheus all joining him on the adventure.

Long ago, in the region of Boetia, King Athamas ruled with his wife Nephili and had two twin children. Athamas later deserted his family, marrying Eno. Eno became jealous and devised a plan to get rid of the twins. She secretly burned all the city's seeds, causing a famine. Desperate, the people sought assistance from the oracle of Delphi, but Eno had bribed the messengers to lie and tell Athamas that the only way to avoid famine was to sacrifice his first-born son, Phryxus. As Phryxus was about to be sacrificed, his mother, Nephili, appeared with a winged ram and instructed him to escape. Phryxus and his twin sister Heli flew east on the ram, but Heli fell into the water and drowned. The waterway was named the Hellespont in her honor. Phryxus continued his journey and landed in the kingdom of Colchis.

The Insane Secret Life of Eunuchs in Imperial China

Ever wondered what Eunuchs did on a day-to-day basis in Imperial China, and what went on behind the scenes? Today we will look at the shocking secret life's of Eunuchs during Imperial China. Enjoy!

Experts Solved a Vast Napoleonic Mystery by Digging Up A Russian Dance Floor

The remains of General Charles-Etienne Gudin, a one-legged general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte, have been discovered under a dance floor in Smolensk, Russia. Gudin was shot during the 1812 French invasion of Russia, and his heart was sent back to France, where it was buried in a chapel in Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris.

In 2019, Russian and French archaeologists, led by French historian Pierre Malinowski, discovered Gudin's remains in a wooden coffin. The descendants of Gudin and members of the Paris Napoleon 2021 association want him to be laid to rest alongside other military figures in Les Invalides in Paris.

Step back in time as experts unearth a dance floor in Russia, uncovering a tangled web of Napoleonic secrets. Join us as we delve into the mystery and discover the hidden history buried beneath the surface.

Scientists Discovered Evidence That Exposes An Ancient Lie About Woolly Mammoths

Woolly mammoths haven’t roamed the earth for thousands of years, and yet we have no trouble envisioning the massive, hairy beasts. But this well-known species may not actually have lived in the way in which we once thought they did. That’s right: apparently, scientists have uncovered evidence that disproves what was long considered a truth about these ancient animals. And in doing so, the experts may have shed new light on their evolution.

Indiana's Mysterious Mounds: Legends of Advanced Civilizations and Giants

Before the first pyramid, or Stonehenge was built, a mysterious people lived in North America. They built large mounds, mostly of earth, sometimes covered in stone, and aligned them to the stars with mathematical precision. They built large cities, with walls up to 25 feet tall, and massively long, And in some of their tombs, were found giant skeletons, ranging from 6 and a half to 9 feet tall. These people dominated the landscape, and yet one day, they vanished, and no one seems to know where they went. This is the fascinating story of Indiana’s mysterious mounds, stone fortifications, and the people that built them.

Could Neandertals Use Symbolism?

If we can see ourselves in the way our ancient cousins dealt with death…what else could we have in common? Watch the video below to find out!

Who Are the Welsh?

Wales occupies a beautiful place within Britain, but it also has a long and storied history. This documentary explores the origins of Wales and the Welsh people (Cymru), from the late Bronze Age to the end of the medieval period, covering some of the most important events that shaped the nation of Wales.

This Is Not A Huge Carpet But The World’s Largest Mosaic Unearthed In Turkey

The world’s largest intact mosaic opened to the public on 2019 in Antakya, Turkey, as part of the newly built Antakya Museum Hotel. The 1,300-year-old, 9,000-square-foot mosaic was discovered in 2010. Archaeologists believe this vast mosaic with intricate geometries was the floor of a public building in the ancient city of Antioch. It was damaged during a series of major earthquakes in 526 and 528 A.D., but some of that damage only enhances its spectacular visual qualities because the mosaic remained connected to the floor and mostly intact even as the foundation itself undulated wildly.

Founded in 300 B.C. by one of Alexander the Great’s successor generals Seleucus I Nicator, Antioch was the capital of the Seleucid Empire until it was conquered by Rome in 63 B.C. and became the seat of the governor. Its location made it a hub of trade between the Mediterranean and the East. At its peak, Antioch had a population of half a million and was so important that it was considered a rival first to Alexandria and then to Constantinople as the second most important city in the Empire.

Today Antakya is internationally known for the great number and high quality of mosaics that have been found under its streets. The Hatay Archaeological Museum has a collection of Roman mosaics that is without peer, most of them lifted from excavations and conserved indoors. So it was not unexpected when construction of a new hotel revealed a spectacular late Roman mosaic. The approach taken to its preservation, however, diverged from the well-trodden path of earlier discoveries.

The sheer enormity of the mosaic required a different plan of action. Instead of lifting the mosaic, or part of it, or covering it for its own protection and building over it, archaeologists and architects worked together to create a hybrid: a museum hotel. The Antakya Museum Hotel, located near the Church of St. Peter, a crusader-era church built around a cave believed to be one of the earliest Christian churches in the world, would be built using the archaeology of the site as a lodestar.

EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture placed structural columns along the a former riverbed that crosses through the middle of the site and outside the perimeter of the mosaic. They built a platform on top of the columns to house the hotel’s amenities — ballroom, conference rooms, pool, gym — with passageways and viewing points for guests to view the incredible archaeology beneath them. The rooms are prefabricated units stacked on top of each other, which reduced the amount of on-site construction and the potential damage to the mosaic. The walkways and bridges that connect the rooms create an open space where the archaeology is in sight throughout the building.

Source: https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2019/07/wor...