[Tyche]

The inscription has been translated by the Epigraphic Society as follows:

I (am) Jehovah [the Eternal] Eloah [your God] who brought you out of the land of Mitsrayim [Mizraim or the two Egypts] out of the house of bondages. You shall not have other [foreign] gods in place of (me). You shall not make for yourself molded (or carved) idols [graven images]. You shall not lift up your voice to connect the name of Jehovah in hate. Remember you (the) Sabbath to make it holy. Honor your father and your mother to make long your existence upon the land which Jehovah Eloah [the Eternal your God] gave to you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery (or idolatry). You shall not steal (or deceive). You shall not bear witness against your neighbor, testimony for a bribe. You shall not covet (the) wife of your neighbor and all which belongs to your neighbor.

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[mdmathis6]

Are you serious or Joking?

[Just mythoughts]

bump!

[Muleteam1]

This is similar to the Heavener (OK) Runestone, but Vikings were supposed to be involved in that case. This is interesting. Do you know if anyone has tried to date the rock varnish in NM stone?

Muleteam1

[BJClinton]

Sounds like Mormon graffiti.

[whitelady]

Though I cannot find it on the Internet as of yet, Mystery Rock has another meaning, I read it in a very resourceful book. It is the sad story of a man who is dying from thirst and hunger. Though most would say it was a hoax, a figure, the E, was not realized to be the letter it was, until 30 years after the first documentary of the stone. I am a firm believer that mystery rock was carved before Columbus even had the notion to go around the world. I believe it was carved by an unlucky man, reject by his family and friends, forced to wonder, who stumbled upon the new land before any one, it is very possible. Vikings had given account of a secret land where they hid treasure, and such, America could be this land.