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Ancient historian Josephus wrote something remarkable nearly 2,000 years ago: “Now all the writers of barbarian histories make mention of this flood, and of this ark…” He goes on to say that remnants of the Ark still remained in Armenia, and that people were carrying pieces of it away.... show more

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The Bible gives the exact measurements for Noah's Ark: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high, which would make it roughly 510 ft (155 m) long, 85 ft (26 m) wide, and 51 ft (16 m) high. Here is a comparison of the Ark with the size Titanic and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Now, the Ark could represent many things, from a symbolic story about survivors who had knowledge of a geophysical event, to a narrative of spiritual and divine intervention, or even a literal giant boat. As I've said before, I believe the Flood of Noah, or the Sumerian flood of Utnapishtim, occurred around 5900 years ago during the 5.9-kiloyear event.

The Bible gives the exact measurements for Noah's Ark: 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high, which would make it roughly 510 ft (155 m) long, 85 ft (26 m) wide, and 51 ft (16 m) high. Here is a comparison of the Ark with the size Titanic and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Now, the Ark could represent many things, from a symbolic story about survivors who had knowledge of a geophysical event, to a narrative of spiritual and divine intervention, or even a literal giant boat. As I've said before, I believe the Flood of Noah, or the Sumerian flood of Utnapishtim, occurred around 5900 years ago during the 5.9-kiloyear event.

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A few months before the invasion of Iraq, German archaeologists announced that they had found the grave of Gilgamesh. Whether this was one of the reasons for the quick invasion, or whether they were searching for the Ark of the Covenant, the Americans established one of their largest bases directly on ancient Babylon. Camp Alpha caused damage to the ancient city, and a lot of ancient artifacts were taken by the military. Coincidence or not, you decide...

A few months before the invasion of Iraq, German archaeologists announced that they had found the grave of Gilgamesh. Whether this was one of the reasons for the quick invasion, or whether they were searching for the Ark of the Covenant, the Americans established one of their largest bases directly on ancient Babylon. Camp Alpha caused damage to the ancient city, and a lot of ancient artifacts were taken by the military. Coincidence or not, you decide...

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48,019 views • 3 months ago

I see a lot of people saying that the Bible stole the Flood narrative from ancient Sumerian texts. No, the Bible is not a copycat, it is the same story retold in different era. Abraham, the father of the Jewish people, was himself Sumerian, from the Sumerian city of Ur, and he lived around the time of the Old Kingdom collapse and the 4.2-kiloyear event. The Sumerian religious tradition is deeply connected to the Abrahamic religions. The Flood occurred roughly 1,400–2,000 years before Abraham, during either the 5.9- or 5.2-kiloyear event and around the period of the Sahara’s desertification. The same Flood story also appears in Chinese literature, including traditions recorded during the Han dynasty, as well as in Aztec and Maya legends from Mesoamerica.

I see a lot of people saying that the Bible stole the Flood narrative from ancient Sumerian texts. No, the Bible is not a copycat, it is the same story retold in different era. Abraham, the father of the Jewish people, was himself Sumerian, from the Sumerian city of Ur, and he lived around the time of the Old Kingdom collapse and the 4.2-kiloyear event. The Sumerian religious tradition is deeply connected to the Abrahamic religions. The Flood occurred roughly 1,400–2,000 years before Abraham, during either the 5.9- or 5.2-kiloyear event and around the period of the Sahara’s desertification. The same Flood story also appears in Chinese literature, including traditions recorded during the Han dynasty, as well as in Aztec and Maya legends from Mesoamerica.

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On my last post, I received a comment saying that China doesn’t know about a Great Flood. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Ancient China also preserved the memory of a catastrophic Great Flood. The 'Book of Documents' describes the floodwaters as rising toward the heavens, with waves surrounding the mountains and overtopping the hills, while Yu the Great was tasked with controlling and redirecting the waters. A different civilization, thousands of kilometers away, yet again we find the same ancient memory: waves so enormous that they were overtopping the mountains.

On my last post, I received a comment saying that China doesn’t know about a Great Flood. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Ancient China also preserved the memory of a catastrophic Great Flood. The 'Book of Documents' describes the floodwaters as rising toward the heavens, with waves surrounding the mountains and overtopping the hills, while Yu the Great was tasked with controlling and redirecting the waters. A different civilization, thousands of kilometers away, yet again we find the same ancient memory: waves so enormous that they were overtopping the mountains.

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Many people think that the ancient Egyptians did not have a story about a great flood, but they did! In the chapter “The Destruction of Mankind” from the Book of the Heavenly Cow, Ra sends the Red Flood to prevent total annihilation after sending Sekhmet to punish humanity. This represents the final stage of the Geophysical Event, after which everything stabilizes, so the flood comes at the end of the story. Plato, who learned this from the Egyptians, also wrote that the Greeks were like children because they knew of only one flood story, that of Deucalion. He also explained that mankind is cyclically destroyed by floods and then repopulated by shepherds and people dwelling in the high mountains.

Many people think that the ancient Egyptians did not have a story about a great flood, but they did! In the chapter “The Destruction of Mankind” from the Book of the Heavenly Cow, Ra sends the Red Flood to prevent total annihilation after sending Sekhmet to punish humanity. This represents the final stage of the Geophysical Event, after which everything stabilizes, so the flood comes at the end of the story. Plato, who learned this from the Egyptians, also wrote that the Greeks were like children because they knew of only one flood story, that of Deucalion. He also explained that mankind is cyclically destroyed by floods and then repopulated by shepherds and people dwelling in the high mountains.

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Here are the main reasons why I believe the large flood event described in the Bible occurred 5,000–6,000 years ago: Sediments showing major flood deposits have been found in ancient Mesopotamian cities such as Ur, Shuruppak, and Kish. There was also a Y-chromosome bottleneck in which 19 out of 20 male lineages went extinct (literally a "Noah's Flood" scenario in which only one male lineage and a few female lineages were passed on). In addition, there was an abrupt climate change event and the desertification of the Sahara, during which the once-green region turned into a vast desert. All of this happened during the same period, around the time of the 5.9 kiloyear event and the Solovki Geomagnetic Excursion. This evidence points to the flood traditions preserved in the stories of Noah, Gilgamesh, and Atrahasis from the Levant and Mesopotamia, as well as the Flood of Manu in India and the Greek flood of Deucalion.

Here are the main reasons why I believe the large flood event described in the Bible occurred 5,000–6,000 years ago: Sediments showing major flood deposits have been found in ancient Mesopotamian cities such as Ur, Shuruppak, and Kish. There was also a Y-chromosome bottleneck in which 19 out of 20 male lineages went extinct (literally a "Noah's Flood" scenario in which only one male lineage and a few female lineages were passed on). In addition, there was an abrupt climate change event and the desertification of the Sahara, during which the once-green region turned into a vast desert. All of this happened during the same period, around the time of the 5.9 kiloyear event and the Solovki Geomagnetic Excursion. This evidence points to the flood traditions preserved in the stories of Noah, Gilgamesh, and Atrahasis from the Levant and Mesopotamia, as well as the Flood of Manu in India and the Greek flood of Deucalion.

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In a bedroom of ancient Pompeii, a story from Greek myth was painted on the wall. This fresco of Leda and the Swan, Zeus in disguise, and the origins of Helen of Troy. 2,000 years later, after Vesuvius froze the city in time, the fresco is still here.

In a bedroom of ancient Pompeii, a story from Greek myth was painted on the wall. This fresco of Leda and the Swan, Zeus in disguise, and the origins of Helen of Troy. 2,000 years later, after Vesuvius froze the city in time, the fresco is still here.

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Six thousand years ago the Sahara was a green oasis, but with the 5.9 kiloyear event and the Solovki geomagnetic excursion everything changed. The smooth white Tura limestone casing stones were not removed by people but were damaged and dissolved by the salt water, and the Sphinx was under water with its entire body. This event is cyclical, and it is connected to Noah’s flood, the Sumerian flood of Utnapishtim, the Hindu flood of Manu, the Greek flood of Deucalion, and others.

Six thousand years ago the Sahara was a green oasis, but with the 5.9 kiloyear event and the Solovki geomagnetic excursion everything changed. The smooth white Tura limestone casing stones were not removed by people but were damaged and dissolved by the salt water, and the Sphinx was under water with its entire body. This event is cyclical, and it is connected to Noah’s flood, the Sumerian flood of Utnapishtim, the Hindu flood of Manu, the Greek flood of Deucalion, and others.

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Mumbai, Maharashtra: Researcher Syed Shamir Hussain presented documents and artifacts related to the Trishul of Lord Shiva and the Vajra of Lord Indra, described as ancient symbols associated with Sanatan Dharma. These artifacts are reportedly around 10,000 years old and were discovered during excavations in the Philippines. If these findings are validated through rigorous archaeological and scientific study, they could suggest that symbols and ideas connected to Sanatan Dharma existed and possibly spread far beyond the Indian subcontinent thousands of years ago. For a long time, civilizations such as Ancient Egypt (around 3100 BCE, roughly 5,000 years old) and Mesopotamia (around 3500 BCE, about 5,500 years old) have been widely considered among the oldest known civilizations. However, if discoveries linked to Sanatan Dharma date back 8,000–10,000 years or more, it would indicate that these traditions were already well developed thousands of years before many other recorded civilizations fully emerged. Many researchers also argue that the ancient history of the Indian subcontinent has not yet been explored or documented as extensively as it should be. Continued research, excavations, and scientific analysis may reveal that early societies connected with Sanatan traditions had already developed knowledge in areas such as metallurgy, symbolism, art, philosophy, and organized social systems at a very early stage in human history.

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Appeal for the Protection of Balochistan’s Ancient Historical Heritage Independent Republic of Balochistan: 22 August, 2026 Balochistan has been blessed by nature not only with vast seas, immense mineral resources, and a highly strategic geographical location, but also with the honour of being one of the important centres of some of humanity’s oldest civilizations. Mehrgarh, the Indus Valley Civilization, and other ancient archaeological sites stand as living evidence of the thousands of years of Balochistan’s human, cultural, and civilizational history. Earlier this month, a large quantity of valuable ancient artefacts was discovered in Dera Bugti during excavations by local people, while just yesterday, local Baloch people in the oil and mineral rich region of the Kohlu District (Kohlu, Kahan of Kohistan Marri region is known the richest region of entire Balochistan. These discoveries have once again drawn the world’s attention to the deep and ancient civilizational history of Balochistan. Where is Kohlu? It is believed that It has more oil than Venezuela and Iran) also discovered ancient artefacts and archaeological remains. Kohlu is the hometown of Baloch nationalist leader Hyrbyair Marri HYRBYAIR MARRI the son of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri. Former army chief Gen. Pervez Musharraf offered billion royalty to the Nawab Marri and Hyrbyair Marri to allow Pakistan for oil, gas, gold, critical minerals exploration but both the leaders refused to allow Pakistani military to extract the Baloch resources. These artefacts are not merely old objects; they are living documents of Balochistan’s past. Every seal, vessel, ornament, tool, sculpture, or other ancient object preserves the story of an era from which valuable knowledge can be gained about human society, trade, art, religion, ways of life, and the evolution of civilization. Scientific research into these remains can contribute not only to understanding Balochistan but also to understanding the shared history of all humanity. It is a great honour for Balochistan that its land has preserved such ancient civilizations and historical heritage. The Republic of Balochistan appeals to all international institutions, archaeologists, historians, museums, and organizations working to preserve ancient civilizations, Mehrgarh, the Indus Valley Civilization, and human history to play their role in protecting Balochistan’s historical heritage. Balochistan urgently needs international attention and cooperation so that these precious artefacts can be preserved, documented, and made available for scientific research, while protecting them from illegal transfer, destruction, or loss. We are also deeply concerned that if this historical heritage falls into the hands rogue state of Pakistan who seek to erase Balochistan’s history, language, and culture rather than preserve them, these artefacts could also suffer irreparable damage. In the context of reports of destruction and pressure involving educational and cultural institutions, libraries, and materials related to Baloch history and culture in Balochistan, as well as actions against students, teachers, professors, and individuals conducting research on history, serious international concern is necessary regarding the protection of these ancient remains. This is not only a time to rediscover the past, but also to protect it. These archaeological remains are not merely the heritage of the Baloch people; they are part of the shared civilizational heritage of all humanity. The world must take immediate steps to protect Balochistan’s ancient historical heritage, provide experts with opportunities for research and documentation, and ensure that these rare testimonies of thousands of years of human history do not become victims of Pakistan's state terrorism, war, neglect, illegal trade, or any form of destruction. Balochistan wishes to preserve and present this magnificent heritage of its land to the world with dignity, so that future generations may also see, understand, and take pride in their ancient history.

Appeal for the Protection of Balochistan’s Ancient Historical Heritage Independent Republic of Balochistan: 22 August, 2026 Balochistan has been blessed by nature not only with vast seas, immense mineral resources, and a highly strategic geographical location, but also with the honour of being one of the important centres of some of humanity’s oldest civilizations. Mehrgarh, the Indus Valley Civilization, and other ancient archaeological sites stand as living evidence of the thousands of years of Balochistan’s human, cultural, and civilizational history. Earlier this month, a large quantity of valuable ancient artefacts was discovered in Dera Bugti during excavations by local people, while just yesterday, local Baloch people in the oil and mineral rich region of the Kohlu District (Kohlu, Kahan of Kohistan Marri region is known the richest region of entire Balochistan. These discoveries have once again drawn the world’s attention to the deep and ancient civilizational history of Balochistan. Where is Kohlu? It is believed that It has more oil than Venezuela and Iran) also discovered ancient artefacts and archaeological remains. Kohlu is the hometown of Baloch nationalist leader Hyrbyair Marri HYRBYAIR MARRI the son of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri. Former army chief Gen. Pervez Musharraf offered billion royalty to the Nawab Marri and Hyrbyair Marri to allow Pakistan for oil, gas, gold, critical minerals exploration but both the leaders refused to allow Pakistani military to extract the Baloch resources. These artefacts are not merely old objects; they are living documents of Balochistan’s past. Every seal, vessel, ornament, tool, sculpture, or other ancient object preserves the story of an era from which valuable knowledge can be gained about human society, trade, art, religion, ways of life, and the evolution of civilization. Scientific research into these remains can contribute not only to understanding Balochistan but also to understanding the shared history of all humanity. It is a great honour for Balochistan that its land has preserved such ancient civilizations and historical heritage. The Republic of Balochistan appeals to all international institutions, archaeologists, historians, museums, and organizations working to preserve ancient civilizations, Mehrgarh, the Indus Valley Civilization, and human history to play their role in protecting Balochistan’s historical heritage. Balochistan urgently needs international attention and cooperation so that these precious artefacts can be preserved, documented, and made available for scientific research, while protecting them from illegal transfer, destruction, or loss. We are also deeply concerned that if this historical heritage falls into the hands rogue state of Pakistan who seek to erase Balochistan’s history, language, and culture rather than preserve them, these artefacts could also suffer irreparable damage. In the context of reports of destruction and pressure involving educational and cultural institutions, libraries, and materials related to Baloch history and culture in Balochistan, as well as actions against students, teachers, professors, and individuals conducting research on history, serious international concern is necessary regarding the protection of these ancient remains. This is not only a time to rediscover the past, but also to protect it. These archaeological remains are not merely the heritage of the Baloch people; they are part of the shared civilizational heritage of all humanity. The world must take immediate steps to protect Balochistan’s ancient historical heritage, provide experts with opportunities for research and documentation, and ensure that these rare testimonies of thousands of years of human history do not become victims of Pakistan's state terrorism, war, neglect, illegal trade, or any form of destruction. Balochistan wishes to preserve and present this magnificent heritage of its land to the world with dignity, so that future generations may also see, understand, and take pride in their ancient history.

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The Great Flood during the Xia Dynasty describes a catastrophic, decades-long deluge and giant waves that covered mountains and wiped out entire regions. The official narrative places the Xia Dynasty around 2200–2000 BC, right at the time of the 4.2-kiloyear event and the collapse of the ancient Egyptian, Akkadian, and Indus Valley civilizations. During the 4.2-kiloyear event, there was abrupt climate change, a Grand Solar Minimum, and a collapse of major ocean currents. It is also possible that this flood is connected to the 5.9-kiloyear event, the Solovki Geomagnetic Excursion, with supporting evidence found in Chinese sediments, and the desertification of the Sahara. The same event is coming soon!

The Great Flood during the Xia Dynasty describes a catastrophic, decades-long deluge and giant waves that covered mountains and wiped out entire regions. The official narrative places the Xia Dynasty around 2200–2000 BC, right at the time of the 4.2-kiloyear event and the collapse of the ancient Egyptian, Akkadian, and Indus Valley civilizations. During the 4.2-kiloyear event, there was abrupt climate change, a Grand Solar Minimum, and a collapse of major ocean currents. It is also possible that this flood is connected to the 5.9-kiloyear event, the Solovki Geomagnetic Excursion, with supporting evidence found in Chinese sediments, and the desertification of the Sahara. The same event is coming soon!

Open Minded Approach

171,791 views • 10 months ago

The UFO/UAP phenomenon is ancient. It has been here long before us, and it is connected to a grand hierarchy created by God. They are coming from higher dimensions, something that religions would describe as the Tree of Life. The phenomenon is part of us, and our soul is part of this grand system. We are currently in the lowest dimension, chakra, sefirot, or part of the soul, known as Malkhut in Kabbalah, Muladhara in Hinduism, and Khat in ancient Egypt. We are made of matter, but our soul is made of fire, and it is time for an upgrade. The Geophysical Event is connected to this transformation.

The UFO/UAP phenomenon is ancient. It has been here long before us, and it is connected to a grand hierarchy created by God. They are coming from higher dimensions, something that religions would describe as the Tree of Life. The phenomenon is part of us, and our soul is part of this grand system. We are currently in the lowest dimension, chakra, sefirot, or part of the soul, known as Malkhut in Kabbalah, Muladhara in Hinduism, and Khat in ancient Egypt. We are made of matter, but our soul is made of fire, and it is time for an upgrade. The Geophysical Event is connected to this transformation.

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136,661 views • 4 months ago

How can this be a coincidence? The biblical flood wiped out the giants, and the Mesoamerican flood story describes the extinction of a giant race as well. This becomes more than just a myth; it becomes reality and is connected to the geophysical cyclical event. This flood occurred 6,000 years ago during the desertification of the Sahara, the Solovki geomagnetic excursion, and the Y-chromosome bottleneck, where 19 out of 20 male lineages went extinct. This bottleneck was not local but global; it occurred in Europe, Africa, Asia, and America.

How can this be a coincidence? The biblical flood wiped out the giants, and the Mesoamerican flood story describes the extinction of a giant race as well. This becomes more than just a myth; it becomes reality and is connected to the geophysical cyclical event. This flood occurred 6,000 years ago during the desertification of the Sahara, the Solovki geomagnetic excursion, and the Y-chromosome bottleneck, where 19 out of 20 male lineages went extinct. This bottleneck was not local but global; it occurred in Europe, Africa, Asia, and America.

Open Minded Approach

35,802 views • 7 months ago

The Y-chromosome bottleneck around 5,000–6,000 years ago, during which 19 out of 20 male lineages went extinct on a global scale, coincides with the desertification of the Sahara and the Solovki geomagnetic excursion. The mainstream explanation that there was somehow a “First World Caveman War” makes little sense. What makes more sense is the possibility of a developed civilization that knew about the event and chose to save more females and fewer males, simply because the survivors could repopulate the planet more easily, as one male can have children with multiple females at once. That would actually be a very practical tactic during a global crisis event. The story of Noah also mirrors the Y-chromosome bottleneck, as Noah and his three sons passed on a limited number of paternal lineages, while Noah’s wife and the wives of his sons passed on multiple maternal lineages. In my opinion, this event may be connected to the story of Noah’s Flood.

The Y-chromosome bottleneck around 5,000–6,000 years ago, during which 19 out of 20 male lineages went extinct on a global scale, coincides with the desertification of the Sahara and the Solovki geomagnetic excursion. The mainstream explanation that there was somehow a “First World Caveman War” makes little sense. What makes more sense is the possibility of a developed civilization that knew about the event and chose to save more females and fewer males, simply because the survivors could repopulate the planet more easily, as one male can have children with multiple females at once. That would actually be a very practical tactic during a global crisis event. The story of Noah also mirrors the Y-chromosome bottleneck, as Noah and his three sons passed on a limited number of paternal lineages, while Noah’s wife and the wives of his sons passed on multiple maternal lineages. In my opinion, this event may be connected to the story of Noah’s Flood.

Open Minded Approach

2,681,332 views • 4 months ago

A giant classical Greek statue prop on a stadium stage during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy 🇮🇹 One of the most striking images of the opening ceremony of the Mediterranean Games in Taranto was the monumental figure inspired by Taras, the mythical founder and eponymous hero of the ancient city. Presented almost as a colossal living statue, the figure offered a spectacular reference to the Greek origins of Taranto and to a mythology that has remained embedded in the city’s identity for more than two millennia. According to ancient tradition, Taras was a son of Poseidon and the nymph Satyria. The hero was closely associated with the foundation of the settlement that bore his name, ancient Taras, Τάρας, although Greek historical tradition attributes the actual colonial foundation of the city, around the late 8th century BC, to Spartan settlers known as the Partheniae under their leader Phalanthus. Taranto therefore preserved two intertwined foundation traditions, the mythical story of Taras and the historical memory of its Spartan origins. Taras became particularly recognizable through one of the most enduring symbols of the ancient city, the dolphin rider. Ancient Tarentine coins repeatedly depict a youthful figure riding a dolphin, an image associated with Taras and the protection of his divine father Poseidon. The motif became so deeply connected with Taranto that a dolphin rider remains part of the modern city’s coat of arms. Through its coinage, the image circulated throughout the Mediterranean world and became an unmistakable emblem of one of Magna Graecia’s most powerful Greek cities. The appearance of the colossal Taras at the ceremony therefore carried considerable historical symbolism. Behind the modern Italian city stands the ancient Greek polis of Taras, founded by settlers from Sparta and transformed into a major political, economic and cultural centre of Magna Graecia. By bringing its mythical founder dramatically back to life, the ceremony connected the contemporary Mediterranean Games with the ancient Mediterranean world from which so much of Taranto’s identity emerged. 🎥© greekgetaway #archaeohistories

A giant classical Greek statue prop on a stadium stage during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy 🇮🇹 One of the most striking images of the opening ceremony of the Mediterranean Games in Taranto was the monumental figure inspired by Taras, the mythical founder and eponymous hero of the ancient city. Presented almost as a colossal living statue, the figure offered a spectacular reference to the Greek origins of Taranto and to a mythology that has remained embedded in the city’s identity for more than two millennia. According to ancient tradition, Taras was a son of Poseidon and the nymph Satyria. The hero was closely associated with the foundation of the settlement that bore his name, ancient Taras, Τάρας, although Greek historical tradition attributes the actual colonial foundation of the city, around the late 8th century BC, to Spartan settlers known as the Partheniae under their leader Phalanthus. Taranto therefore preserved two intertwined foundation traditions, the mythical story of Taras and the historical memory of its Spartan origins. Taras became particularly recognizable through one of the most enduring symbols of the ancient city, the dolphin rider. Ancient Tarentine coins repeatedly depict a youthful figure riding a dolphin, an image associated with Taras and the protection of his divine father Poseidon. The motif became so deeply connected with Taranto that a dolphin rider remains part of the modern city’s coat of arms. Through its coinage, the image circulated throughout the Mediterranean world and became an unmistakable emblem of one of Magna Graecia’s most powerful Greek cities. The appearance of the colossal Taras at the ceremony therefore carried considerable historical symbolism. Behind the modern Italian city stands the ancient Greek polis of Taras, founded by settlers from Sparta and transformed into a major political, economic and cultural centre of Magna Graecia. By bringing its mythical founder dramatically back to life, the ceremony connected the contemporary Mediterranean Games with the ancient Mediterranean world from which so much of Taranto’s identity emerged. 🎥© greekgetaway #archaeohistories

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Roughly 14,500 years ago, an extreme solar particle storm hit Earth. This storm was 500 times stronger than the largest comparable particle event of the modern satellite era. And it doesn’t surprise me that this event occurred exactly around the timeline when the Age of Virgo started. In my opinion, it occurred about 100 years before the Age of Virgo began. This event might explain the tektites, and of course, this event might be cyclical. In my opinion, the Age of Virgo is the starting reference point of the Great Year. This flash might be, for some, the consuming fire, and for others, the everlasting life described in ancient religions and a clean slate and a new beginning in the material world.

Roughly 14,500 years ago, an extreme solar particle storm hit Earth. This storm was 500 times stronger than the largest comparable particle event of the modern satellite era. And it doesn’t surprise me that this event occurred exactly around the timeline when the Age of Virgo started. In my opinion, it occurred about 100 years before the Age of Virgo began. This event might explain the tektites, and of course, this event might be cyclical. In my opinion, the Age of Virgo is the starting reference point of the Great Year. This flash might be, for some, the consuming fire, and for others, the everlasting life described in ancient religions and a clean slate and a new beginning in the material world.

Open Minded Approach

17,702 views • 11 days ago

The doomsday cities of past elites and breakaway civilizations, recorded in ancient legends, some of which may refer to the same place, include Shambhala, Agartha, Belovodye, Hyperborea, Avalon, Kitezh, Cibola, El Dorado, and Paititi. What will be the names of today's doomsday cities, such as the American one built in Cheyenne Mountain or the Chinese underground cities that can house more than 1,000,000 people?

The doomsday cities of past elites and breakaway civilizations, recorded in ancient legends, some of which may refer to the same place, include Shambhala, Agartha, Belovodye, Hyperborea, Avalon, Kitezh, Cibola, El Dorado, and Paititi. What will be the names of today's doomsday cities, such as the American one built in Cheyenne Mountain or the Chinese underground cities that can house more than 1,000,000 people?

Open Minded Approach

15,415 views • 3 months ago