Posted on 08/10/2014 5:04:32 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
The Cochno Stone in West Dunbartonshire bears what is considered to be the finest example of Bronze Age “cup and ring” carvings in Europe.
The stone, which measures 42ft by 26ft, was discovered by the Rev James Harvey in 1887 on farmland near what is now the Faifley housing estate on the edge of Clydebank.
It is covered in about 90 carved indentations, or “cups”, and grooved spirals, along with a ringed cross and a pair of four-toed feet...
In 1964, Glasgow University archaeologists recommended it should be buried under several feet of soil to protect the carvings from further damage by vandals. The stone has been covered ever since.
Straddling the garden of a private property and parkland owned by the local council, it is now covered by vegetation and surrounded by trees.
In his book The Prehistoric Rock Art of Southern Scotland, archaeologist Ronald Morris, an expert in ancient rock carvings, described the stone as “one of Scotland finest collections of petroglyphs”.
History researcher Alexander McCallum, who has lobbied to have the stone uncovered, said there were multiple interpretations for the carvings.
He said: “Some people think that the Cochno Stone is a map showing the other settlements in the Clyde Valley – that’s one of the theories. I think it was probably used for lots of things; it was never used for just one thing and over hundreds of years it changed use.
“As far as the symbolism goes, some believe it’s a portal, of life and death, rebirth, a womb and a tomb – people believed in reincarnation, so they would go into the earth and then come out again.”
(Excerpt) Read more at scotsman.com ...
It looks like a star chart to my untrained eye. It could be from a galaxy far, far away, and was used as a reminder of home. Like today’s photo of the home we grew up in.
It’s as good as any theory...and logical.
Whenever I read or hear the word “portal” I stop reading or change the channel.
Whenever I read or hear the word “portal”
“Portal” wasn’t he one of the Three Mousekateers?
That is quite beautiful.
If they could open that up with good security, the local economy could make some money, I am guessing. Yeah, it would probably include tacky souvenir shops, but, oh, well.
Yeah I think so. :)
Could be an ancient attempt at a prostate exam.
The examee stands with his feet in the depression and shoots out his best stream of piss. The markings are to record how far he can shoot. The rings are to measure flow rate.
All over the planet are recorded what man saw in the ancient heavens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7EAlTcZFwY&index=2&list=PL74CD162A5D88095C
SYMBOLS OF AN ALIEN SKY
They look new. 5000 year old inscriptions shouldn’t be white.
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