Asia Joe Posted January 9 Posted January 9 Quote noun An object produced or shaped by human craft, especially a tool, weapon, or ornament of archaeological or historical interest. 5. The San Diego Giant, 1895 – 8ft 4 inch mummy This fascinating discovery reports on a giant mummy found in San Diego (that is currently believed to be a hoax). However, let’s take a closer look, as there is some intrigue and inconsistency with this popular story. This first report appeared in 1895 with the sub-headings “Nine Feet High and Probably a California Indian. Measurement Well Authenticated. Other Big Men and Women of Fact and Fable Who Are Famous Types if Gigantism.” When accurately measured it turned out to be 8ft 4 inches and was “carefully inspected and measured by Prof. Thomas Wilson, Curator of the Department of Prehistoric Anthropology in the Smithsonian Institution, and by other scientists.” The San Diego giant was purchased by the Smithsonian for $500 (over $14,000 in today’s money) in 1895, although they later claimed it was a hoax. Thirteen years later—in 1908—when the mummy was being exhibited, the Smithsonian ran some tests and suddenly dismissed it as a hoax, saying it was made from “gelatin.” The fact that it took that long, and after spending $500 to acquire it, plus the fact that it was “carefully inspected” by experts thirteen years earlier does suggest there may be more to this story than meets the eye. Interestingly, Aleš Hrdlička, joined the Smithsonian in 1903, right in between the discovery and the final debunking. He was not interested in giants and made a concerted effort to eradicate them from the historical record. It is also interesting to note that the Director of Prehistoric Anthropology, Thomas Wilson, and the ethnologist in charge, W. J. McGee, were both involved in this story, and were obviously keen to make sure the Smithsonian got it back to their headquarters at an immense cost ($500 in 1895 equates to $14,285 today). But why would they bother doing that if it was simply a sideshow hoax? The strange twists, and Smithsonian involvement, and the immense amount of money spent on this makes this worthy of inclusion in this Top Ten. A similar mummified giant also turned up at Spiro Mounds, Oklahoma. It measured 8ft 5 inches and was on display for a few months, where it was seen by several people before it disappeared. https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/giants-north-america-005196 More info: https://nypost.com/2024/04/04/us-news/mystery-surrounds-peculiar-giant-skeletons-claimed-to-be-found-in-nevada-caves/ https://archaeology-world.com/the-mystery-behind-the-18-giant-skeletons-found-in-the-usa/ ---------------------------------------- These were discovered in the early years of the USA. When the wilderness was cleared for farming or construction. They were typically enclosed in large mounds of dirt or caves. They were widely reported in the newspapers at that time. It is my position, that these were tombs, made by poor people in the pre-flood era, and only reported in the late 1800s or early 1900s There are reports of the Smithsonian buying large amounts of these. Never to be seen again. They were common. Now of course mainstream media claim these were just hoaxes. However, the reporting in the newspapers at that time were written by a large percentage of bible believing Christians, as opposed to a miniscule amount of bible believing Christian writers/reporters today. You decide who was telling the truth. Quote
Asia Joe Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 The Great Pyramids of Egypt are among the world’s most fascinating architectural wonders, even though they were built over 4,500 years ago. Giant constructions sitting in the Egyptian desert, both scholars and enthusiasts are curious about how our ancestors managed to build these enormous and complex structures using the technology of the day, and why the ancient Egyptians dedicated so many resources to create these particular monuments. Dive into some of these secrets with 12 surprising facts about the Great Pyramids. 12 The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid built by the Ancient Egyptians and is the earliest large stone monument. Earlier tombs of Egyptian kings were constructed from mud brick. Djoser sourced granite from the far south of Egypt around Aswan and limestone from the other side of the Nile River. His vizier, Imhotep, oversaw construction. The Aswan granite was used to line the chamber of the tomb walls inside the pyramid. The Step Pyramid’s construction may have been intended to represent a staircase for Djoser to transition from his earthly body to the afterlife. ........ The more we learn about the pyramids, the more questions appear. Despite many theories – ramps and pulleys, water-aided stone sleds, rolling wooden ramps, and massive causeways – there is no concrete evidence explaining exactly how these giant stones were lifted into place and secured. Researchers have been unable to copy the mortar binding pyramid stones despite understanding what it is made of. Scientists have discovered possible hidden chambers using heat imaging and satellite technology, but so far, they have not figured out what is inside them or their purpose. Much of the Great Egyptian Pyramids remains a mystery for both amateurs and professionals. https://www.thecollector.com/12-surprising-facts-about-the-pyramids-of-ancient-egypt/ Quote
Asia Joe Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 There are thousands of pyramids around the world, with over 100 in Egypt alone, and many more in countries like Sudan, Mexico, and Guatemala. The exact number is constantly changing as new discoveries are made, but estimates suggest there could be up to 1,000 or more pyramids yet to be uncovered, especially in places like Brazil. Quote
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