The Cochno Stone bears what is considered to be the finest example of Bronze Age 'cup and ring' carvings in Europe. Picture: Contributed
The Cochno Stone bears what is considered to be the finest example of Bronze Age 'cup and ring' carvings in Europe. Picture: Contributed
Reminds me of Akhenaten’s designs.
Very cool!
It kind’a looks like crop circles to me...(?)
Clearly, this is a star map left by an advanced civilization who came here thousands of years ago and scratched this into a rock to let us know how advanced they were.
““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.”
So did the location of settlements.
“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.”
Shirley McClain theory. Wonder why celebrities are so anxious to find an afterlife without judgement?
“Mr McCallum said similar carvings had been found around the world, including in Hawaii, India and Africa, while in Scotland they tended to be found along the west coast near the sea or rivers, often close to copper mines”
Ancient bookkeeping ledger?
Could be a game board for marbles. We used something simpler but similar when I was a kid. Could be ancient graffiti. Ancient public restroom? Directions to the local cathouse? I don’t know and I am sure they don’t either.
Ping to “Whats this for?”
Whenever I read or hear the word “portal” I stop reading or change the channel.
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.
They look new. 5000 year old inscriptions shouldn’t be white.
