Posted on 12/06/2017 5:41:45 PM PST by sparklite2
We may still be looking for proof that aliens exist, but new research into some very curious ancient tools now reveals that humans were using extraterrestrial material long before mankind even dreamed of flying out of Earth’s atmosphere. The findings, which were published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, reveal that some incredibly old iron artifacts date to a time well before humans had the technological wit to smelt iron ore, and as it turns out, the iron used in their construction actually fell from the sky.
Archaeologists have long suspected that the iron occasionally found amongst Bronze Age artifacts had otherworldly origins, but actually testing those weapons and tools proved more challenging than you might imagine. Preservation is key when it comes to objects that have been lying in wait for thousands of years to be discovered, so many types of testing simply can’t be done for fear of damage. The researchers found a way around that, and made a fantastic discovery.
(Excerpt) Read more at bgr.com ...
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Pretty cool. I used to know a guy who hand-made a few knives out of iron meteorite.
Well, when it comes right down to it, everything (and everyone) comes from space.
And they call Christians crazy?
We are star stuff.
Why is this crazy?
They’re going to want that back.
That’s just a screwdriver.
That is very true. We are in space right now and always have been.
Like it or not we, we are all space travelers. We are also time travelers. I defy anyone to NOT travel through time...
I’ve been fighting it tooth and nail and losing ground every second! lol
Not saying it is.
It’s just that *scientists* have tended to mock those with religious beliefs for believing fairy tales and mythology, and then they turn around and come out with something THEY approve of and expect people to take it seriously.
I guess belief in extra terrestrials is OK as long as they are not labeled as angels, demons, or God.
Did you even read the excerpt? No one’s talking ETs.
That is a great article and one really cool looking dagger and sheath.
Amazing that one of the oldest iron knives ever made still exists and is in such good condition.
Very religious caste sounding....
How hot does it have to be to smelt iron ore? And dud the ancients have capabilities?
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