Leave the Crystal Skulls alone!!!
Posted on 05/06/2016 7:31:17 AM PDT by Fractal Trader
Researchers have confirmed that the Mayan pyramid excavated at the Acropolis of Toniná, Chiapas is one the largest pyramids ever discovered. Discovered in 2010, Emiliano Gallaga and his team began their excavation under the impression that the pyramid was built on the top of a hill. It was not until recently that they’ve managed to fully assess it and truly see what they’re working with.
Wighing in at 75-meters tall with seven distinct districts all with their own purpose – such as Temples, palaces, markets, housing, administration – the magnitude of the Toniná pyramid compares even to that of the Tlachihualtepetl (artifical mountain) pyramid of Cholula, Puebla, roughly 70 meters in height. Researchers have hopes that further translation of the hieroglyphics may uncover the reasons as to why the Mayan civilization collapsed in this region. Containing over 300 ancient hieroglyphic texts so far identified, the Toniná pyramid has been classified as one of Mexico’s most significant historic land marks.
“It’s a big surprise to see that the pyramid was done almost entirely by pre-Hispanic architects and therefore is more artificial than natural… it was believed that the entire structure was a natural hill, but recent evidence has revealed that the structure was almost entirely built by ancient inhabitants.” said Gallaga
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The article states “recent evidence has revealed that the structure was almost entirely built by ancient inhabitants”. Does that mean they got help from aliens?
They thought it was built on top of a hill, then discovered it was the hill, too.
Or, how to carry 200 pounds of gold, which is about how much Smith’s golden book would have weighed.
If one of the largest pyramids on the planet can disappear under vegetation, it makes you wonder how many others are out there somewhere and waiting for discovery.
Really, in which section did they store their wheat?
A new season for Ancient Aliens premieres tonight on the History Channel - the big hair guy is back.
I’d say their writing was a bit on the difficult side.
either that or they became too liberal and people quit working for food...
And promptly claimed by SLC to be Lamanite!
Or maybe Nephiite...
ALMOST??
Just WHAT did those sneaky Spaniards add to it??
HMMMmmm...
In the mid 80's I visited the site called "El Mirador" in the northern Peten jungles of Guatemala. At that time, it was a two day hike or horseback ride to get there. Evidently, there are now roads. Walking through the jungle, you wouldn't know this massive pyramid is anywhere near until your right upon it, such is the density of the jungle. When I climbed to the top of the biggest structure, I could see more structures poking up above the jungle many miles away. You are absolutely correct that there are many many more out there that have been taken over by the jungle. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Mirador
The Spanish arriving there was about the same as the allies rolling into the Nazi death camps. Thank god for the conquistadors eradicating that society.
You’re lucky - it sounds like a thrilling trip.
Make sure you don’t have a dirty mayan!
I have read, and find it quite logical, that the Europeans brought (accidentally)diseases like smallpox that went through the susceptible native populations of the Americas like wildfire with a 90%+ mortality rate That would collapse any society.
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I think a more apt analogy would be the Nazis arriving in Poland.
Unless you are saying it was a good thing the Spanish annihilated the Mayans.
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