http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:45:44 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/10/11/57/i_logo.gif http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/feed/? http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/new-bluehenge-stone-circle-found-only-a-mile-from-stonehenge-t28.htm English-Al. A destroyed stone circle which once had up to 30 stones and was 20m in diameter has been found a mile from stonehenge, and on the ceremonial pathway known as the 'Avenue'. This exciting discovery opens a new chapter in the history of the stonehenge region.. at the same time as connecting previous discoveries. The postholes for the stones have been discovered, with hippings of bluestone in them (From the Prescilly mountains Wales), however, no stones have been found as yet. Bluehenge ... News and Discoveries. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:45:44 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/new-bluehenge-stone-circle-found-only-a-mile-from-stonehenge-t28.htm#39 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/new-bluehenge-stone-circle-found-only-a-mile-from-stonehenge-t28.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/two-left-handed-gods-t27.htm BlackM Hi, first off just wanted to say what a great site you have here, seeing so many ancient wonders in one place on the web is a real eye-opener! My question to any interested persons is the depictions of "gods" that display them with two left hands (a second left hand is in place of a right hand). I thought i had seen these depicted in ancient mesoamerica and in the ancient near east. Does anyone recall where these occur? I have no recollection of what culture/civilization they ... Open Debate Forum. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:34:57 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/two-left-handed-gods-t27.htm#38 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/two-left-handed-gods-t27.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/ivan-van-serima-passes-on-t26.htm English-Al.
Question..?

Are there any artefacts from South America which have been conclusively proven to originate from a pre-Columbian Old-world source...?]]> Open Debate Forum. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:46:07 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/ivan-van-serima-passes-on-t26.htm#37 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/ivan-van-serima-passes-on-t26.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/ancient-egypt-brought-to-life-with-virtual-model-of-karnak-t25.htm English-Al. For the past two years, a team of UCLA Egyptologists, digital modelers, web designers, staff and students has been building a three-dimensional virtual-reality model of the ancient Egyptian religious site known as Karnak, one of the largest temple complexes ever constructed. Heres the link to get to the site... http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Karnak In addition ... The Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities has announced that an expedition sponsored by the University of Memphis has ... News and Discoveries. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:35:23 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/ancient-egypt-brought-to-life-with-virtual-model-of-karnak-t25.htm#36 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/ancient-egypt-brought-to-life-with-virtual-model-of-karnak-t25.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/new-page-added-to-site-drugs-and-shamanism-t24.htm English-Al.
Drug use in Prehistory.

Shamanism and drug use.

Alex.]]> Drug use in prehistory..? Tue, 19 May 2009 09:48:18 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/new-page-added-to-site-drugs-and-shamanism-t24.htm#35 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/new-page-added-to-site-drugs-and-shamanism-t24.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/the-maltese-temples-2009-t23.htm English-Al. A trip to Malta recently highlighted the severity of the damage being done to the Maltese sites both naturally, and intentionally... It has been 5 years since my last visit, and since then there have been some changes...boy have there been some changes... At present May 2009 Hagar qim and Mnajdra are in the process of being covered over... effectively seperating them from the landscape - and the sun. Note: Access to Hagar Qim is currently impossible... 6 week waiting list for ... Desecrated Megaliths Mon, 18 May 2009 12:15:59 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/the-maltese-temples-2009-t23.htm#34 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/the-maltese-temples-2009-t23.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/banned-from-wikipedia-t14.htm English-Al. Having successfully run the Top-50 Megaliths page for over two years now, the recently created equivelant page recently came to my attention. This led me to make the mistake of attempting to link the two pages together. Ancient-wisdom is now banned from Wikipedia, and all reference to it has been deleted... except this.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:List_of_megalithic_sites It has always been my aim to create a credible and referenceable site without prejudice to the facts. I ... Open Debate Forum. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:28:59 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/banned-from-wikipedia-t14.htm#23 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/banned-from-wikipedia-t14.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/enoch-was-the-builder-of-this-great-pyramid-of-giza-t22.htm cornishevangelist Great Pyramid of Giza and the BIBLE “That is why we said ‘Let us get ready and build an altar - but not for burnt offering or sacrifices. On the contrary, it is to be a witness between us and you and the generations that follow…’” (Josh. 22, 26 - 27) “In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the heart of Egypt, and a monument to the Lord at it’s border. It will be a sign and witness to the Lord Almighty in the land of Egypt.” (Isa. 19, 19 - 20) “The Lord ... Simulacrum: Faces in the Stones. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:55:42 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/enoch-was-the-builder-of-this-great-pyramid-of-giza-t22.htm#32 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/enoch-was-the-builder-of-this-great-pyramid-of-giza-t22.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/world-grid-map-found-t21.htm cornishevangelist World Grid Maps Found A great mystery is being unveiled before us as we approach the coming of the Lord. I have found recently engraved on ancient Church buildings in England, World Grid maps. I am sure as time goes on that we will know the purpose of these ancient symbols. Some people have said that they are sun dials, well, judge for yourself. Do you really think they are sun dials, for the lines that radiate out from the centre are very uneven and sporadic. Could the lines represent ... Simulacrum: Faces in the Stones. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:36:52 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/world-grid-map-found-t21.htm#31 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/world-grid-map-found-t21.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/greetings-t19.htm luton keep up the good work!]]> Open Debate Forum. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:00:41 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/greetings-t19.htm#28 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/open-debate-forum-f7/greetings-t19.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/pakistan-site-found-that-predates-mohenjo-by-thousands-of-years-t20.htm English-Al. Article: From Archaeologybriefs. January. 2009. 'An archaeological site dating back about 5,500 years and believed to be older than Mohenjodaro has been found in Pakistan's southern Sindh province. A team of 22 archaeologists found some semi-precious and precious stones and utensils made of clay, copper and other metals during an excavation at the site in Lakhian Jo Daro in Sukkur district. "At present, we can say that it (the site) is older than Mohenjodaro," Ghulam Mustafa ... News and Discoveries. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:58:15 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/pakistan-site-found-that-predates-mohenjo-by-thousands-of-years-t20.htm#29 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/pakistan-site-found-that-predates-mohenjo-by-thousands-of-years-t20.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/cache-of-mummies-found-at-saqqara-t18.htm English-Al. A cache of around 30 mummies and four unopened sarcophagus, have been found in a chamber on the western side of the Step pyramid. The dates of the mummies range from 640 BC for one and an estimated 2,400 BC for one of the currently un-open limestone sarcophagus, which is believed to originate from the fifth dynasty. Heres the link to the original article. http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/02/09/egypt-tomb.html Looking forward to seeing whats inside the sealed sarcophagus... News and Discoveries. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:58:50 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/cache-of-mummies-found-at-saqqara-t18.htm#27 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/cache-of-mummies-found-at-saqqara-t18.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/improvements-and-criticisms-f6/problems-with-firefox-t17.htm English-Al.
I am currently trying to alter the worst mistakes. My apologies for any errors outstanding. Please feel free to let me know of any pages which are still not showing correctly.

Thanks Alex.]]> Improvements and criticisms. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:21:15 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/improvements-and-criticisms-f6/problems-with-firefox-t17.htm#26 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/improvements-and-criticisms-f6/problems-with-firefox-t17.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/drugs-and-the-eleusian-mysteries-t16.htm English-Al. Extract from wikipedia.com: 'Some scholars believe that the power of the Eleusinian Mysteries came from the kykeon's functioning as a psychedelic agent. (20) Barley may be parasitized by the fungus ergot, which contains the psychoactive alkaloids lysergic acid amide (LSA), a precursor to LSD and ergonovine. It is possible that a psychoactive potion was created using known methods of the day. The initiates, sensitized by their fast and prepared by preceding ceremonies, may have been propelled ... Drug use in prehistory..? Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:59:32 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/drugs-and-the-eleusian-mysteries-t16.htm#25 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/drugs-and-the-eleusian-mysteries-t16.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/mayan-portal-to-underworld-discovered-in-mexico-t13.htm English-Al. A labyrinth filled with stone temples and pyramids in 14 caves—some underwater—have been uncovered on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, archaeologists announced in Aug 2008. According to Maya myth, the souls of the dead had to follow a dog with night vision on a horrific and watery path and endure myriad challenges before they could rest in the afterlife. In one of the recently found caves, researchers discovered a nearly 300-foot (90-meter) concrete road that ends at a column standing ... News and Discoveries. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:04:23 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/mayan-portal-to-underworld-discovered-in-mexico-t13.htm#22 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/mayan-portal-to-underworld-discovered-in-mexico-t13.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/4000-yer-old-rare-amber-necklace-found-in-england-t12.htm English-Al. ScienceDaily (Dec. 15, 2008) — A 4,000-year-old amber necklace has been unearthed in England. The rare find was unearthed from a stone-lined grave – known as a Cist - excavated by the team from The University of Manchester Field Archaeology Centre and Mellor Archaeological Trust. It is the first time a necklace of this kind from the early Bronze Age has been found in north west England. Peter Noble from The University of Manchester said: “An amber necklace of this sort ... News and Discoveries. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:53:58 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/4000-yer-old-rare-amber-necklace-found-in-england-t12.htm#21 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/4000-yer-old-rare-amber-necklace-found-in-england-t12.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/tara-valley-ireland-t3.htm English-Al. Whats happening at the Tara Valley complex.? Desecrated Megaliths Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:08:15 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/tara-valley-ireland-t3.htm#3 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/tara-valley-ireland-t3.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/the-top-50-megaliths-of-all-time-f3/add-to-the-top-50-stones-page-t6.htm English-Al. If you know of any megalihs that should be on the Top-50 stones page... please let us know here (With references please) The Top-50 Megaliths of all TIme. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:43:34 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/the-top-50-megaliths-of-all-time-f3/add-to-the-top-50-stones-page-t6.htm#6 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/the-top-50-megaliths-of-all-time-f3/add-to-the-top-50-stones-page-t6.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/drugs-in-megalithic-sites-t5.htm capricorn Is there any evidence of drugs at other sites that you know of?]]> Drug use in prehistory..? Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:22:39 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/drugs-in-megalithic-sites-t5.htm#5 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/drugs-in-megalithic-sites-t5.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/faces-in-the-stoneswhats-your-opiniondo-you-know-of-any-at-megalithic-sites-t7.htm English-Al. Considering the recent interpretation of Bronze age funerary stones which state that they are the vessel of the spirit of the deceased, it is worth looking at the way the megalithic builders may have viewed such visual phenomena... Your thoughts and hopefully some new examples too.. Simulacrum: Faces in the Stones. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:47:55 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/faces-in-the-stoneswhats-your-opiniondo-you-know-of-any-at-megalithic-sites-t7.htm#7 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/simulacrum-faces-in-the-stones-f4/faces-in-the-stoneswhats-your-opiniondo-you-know-of-any-at-megalithic-sites-t7.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/improvements-and-criticisms-f6/very-nice-start-t11.htm TheOddGuy Hello and thanks for the new site. I think that ancient wisdom is extremely important to our modern society, and I would like to thank you for taking the time to start a new site dedicated to such a topic. I know just how hard that can be, and I can only hope that things go smoothly here! Improvements and criticisms. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:49:33 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/improvements-and-criticisms-f6/very-nice-start-t11.htm#14 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/improvements-and-criticisms-f6/very-nice-start-t11.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/machu-picchu-intihuatana-damaged-during-beer-commercial-t10.htm English-Al. The Intihuatana Stone (Hitching post), used for measuring the equinoxes, was damaged in September 2000 when a 450 kg (1,000-pound) crane fell onto it, breaking off a piece of stone. The crane was being used to film an advertisement for a beer commercial. "Machu Picchu is the heart of our archaeological heritage and the Intihuatana is the heart of Machu Picchu. They've struck at our most sacred inheritance," said Federico Kaufmann Doig, a Peruvian archaeologist. Ref: CNN. Anyone ... Desecrated Megaliths Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:34:47 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/machu-picchu-intihuatana-damaged-during-beer-commercial-t10.htm#13 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/machu-picchu-intihuatana-damaged-during-beer-commercial-t10.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/what-were-they-smoking-in-egypt-t4.htm English-Al. ]]> Drug use in prehistory..? Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:13:18 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/what-were-they-smoking-in-egypt-t4.htm#4 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/what-were-they-smoking-in-egypt-t4.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/tiwanaku-tiahuanaco-mexico-t9.htm English-Al. Found this reference to drug use in Prehistoric Mexico. Highly decorated snuffing tablets and tubes are often found as grave goods during the periods 3,4,5,6,7,8. Until now the type of drugs consumed in this paraphernalia has been unclear. From the modern city of Arica, naturally mummified human bodies with abundant hair provided a unique opportunity to test for hallucinogenic plants consumed in Andean prehistory. Analysis by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry demonstrated the presence ... Drug use in prehistory..? Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:25:08 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/tiwanaku-tiahuanaco-mexico-t9.htm#11 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/drug-use-in-prehistory-f5/tiwanaku-tiahuanaco-mexico-t9.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/the-lost-labyrinth-of-egypt-t8.htm English-Al. The 'Lost' Labrynth had already been discovered by F. Petrie, but while he thought that he had found the floor of the structure, it appears that what he actually found was the ceiling of the structure. The race is on to protect what remains of the complex, currently under water and in danger of erosion from salt-water. Click here for more - http://www.ancient-wisdom.co.uk/egyptlabyrinth.htm News and Discoveries. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:00:06 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/the-lost-labyrinth-of-egypt-t8.htm#8 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/news-and-discoveries-f1/the-lost-labyrinth-of-egypt-t8.htm http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/the-thornborough-complex-t2.htm English-Al. http://ancient-wisdom.co.uk/englandthornborough.htm]]> Desecrated Megaliths Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:07:13 GMT http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/the-thornborough-complex-t2.htm#2 http://ancient-wisdom.forumotion.net/desecrated-megaliths-f2/the-thornborough-complex-t2.htm