Monday, November 22, 2010

The Hidden dimensions of the Ancient Civilizations

The ancient history buries a golden account of prehistoric civilizations that mark the evolution of the human race. While the archaeologists have bought us very close to the life that subsisted million of years ago, there are some hidden edifices unexplored but cited in the primeval literature by the eminent writers. The modern world calls them myths because they were never found and only the written stories of their existence lie as the evidence. But beneath the deep ocean beds lie the most advanced cities of their times revealing the superior knowledge of art, science and architecture of the inhabitants. So let us take a sneak peek into some of these lost civilizations and the hidden cities of the primordial times which have always been the favorite amongst the archaeologists.


Lost city of Atlantis

 
The Greek philosopher Plato in his writings mentioned about a legendry island that was the most technically advanced city of its times. The location of the island has often been debated. While some point to the Mediterranean Sea there are those who say the island lies west of the Strait of Gibraltar near the Azores Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Caribbean locations have also been proposed as sites of Atlantis but to dismay; all hopes have been dashed against the evidence.


Plato revealed the high technology and fine architectural skills of the Atlantians. The capital city was said to be built on a hill that was surrounded by rings of water, joined by tunnels large enough for a ship to sail through. These outer rings were connected to the ocean through a canal. The city had remarkable buildings covered with precious metals and the people were wealthy and prosperous.

According to Plato the city was a naval power lying “in front of the pillars of Hercules”. The army had conquered large parts of the Western Europe and Africa but their failed attempt to defeat the city of Athens sank the magnificent empire into the ocean “in a single day and night of misfortune”. The disputes over the story to be true still persist amongst the scholars but the lost city of Athens still remains as an embodiment of supposed advanced prehistoric lost civilizations.

El Dorado-Lost City of Gold

For centuries, archaeologists, explorers, and fortune seekers have made quests to search this lost city of gold with majority of them only loosing lives and time. The history points to the story of El Hombre Dorado - the golden man or gilded man. He was a South American Muisca tribal chief or king who was immensely wealthy and was covered in gold dust. As a part of a religious ceremony on being crowned the king, he threw gold and precious jewels into the Lake Guatavita to mollify a god that lived underwater. The practice ended around 1480 when they were subdued by another tribe.
This very story inspired several expeditions to the world of immeasurable riches. In a similar attempt, the Spaniards tried to drain out Lake Guatavita and found hundreds of pieces of gold along the lake’s edge. But the treasure still remained in the deep water beyond their reach and the hunt is still on.

The Lost Land of Lyonesse
The Saxon Chronicle talks about a fertile land that once connected the Scilly Islands with Western Cornwall. The island called Lyonesse, was inhabited by the Silures, who were known for their industriousness and devoutness. There were more than 140 churches in the region.


11th November 1099, a very high a tide destroyed the island submerging it under the sea.
The Isles of Scilly are all that remain of the island which are the old hilltops of Lyonesse. The remains of a sunken forest can be seen at low tide in Mount’s Bay. Domes, towers, spires, and fortifications and such remains of stone buildings have often been reported to be seen while some even say they’ve heard the church bells ring when the sea has been stormy. The lost land is an amalgam of facts and myths and that makes it a fascinating mystery of the history.


The Lost Lands of Mu and Lemuria

Lemuria was an ancient civilization that existed during the time of Atlantis. The lost land is believed to be located somewhere in either the southern Pacific or Indian Oceans. Also referred to as Mu, or the Motherland (of Mu), it was the home of an advanced and highly spiritual culture.


The name Lemuria was coined by 19th century English zoologist P.L. Sclater after his investigations of the Maya ruins. According to him a volcanic activity had destroyed the island and the survivors of the cataclysm had later formed the Mayan civilization. Easter Island, Tahiti, Hawaii and Samoa are said to be amongst a few scattered islands that survived the waves. James Churchward later popularized the existence of Mu stating that he had found an Indian high priest with stone tablets that had inscriptions written in Naacal, the native tongue of Mu.

 
Also In 1985 off the southern coast of Yonaguni Island , a Japanese dive tour operator discovered a rectangular stone ziggurat, part of a complex of underwater stone structures in the area that resembled ramps, steps and terraces. These remains were by large regarded as the remnants of the oldest civilization.

Teotihuacan
The archeological remains of the one of the most ancient cities of America narrate a tale of an amazing urban development by an unknown human race. It was the largest metroplex in the America that covered around 14-16 square miles and supported a population between 100,000 to 250,000. Destroyed around A.D. 750,the site was excavated by the Aztecs who named the city as Teotihaucan — “the place where the gods are created.” The pyramid of the Sun which spreads over 12 square miles, dominates the site.


The other architectural ruins showcase the contribution of engineering geniuses of the ancient times.

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Rainbow at Elam Blend - Missouri

On this day a rare February Rainbow was seen here in Northern Missouri at sunset. This rainbow was visible over much of the area and was noticed by many people. It was seen as a partial bow in some areas and completely full and even double in others depending on where the rain was falling. The photos on this page were taken at the Elam Bend Conservation Area near McFall , Missouri .

As I pulled the truck up next to one of my favorite trees I looked over my left shoulder and there sat the most vivid rainbow that I had ever seen.  It  appeared to me to be about a 100 yards away or maybe even closer.  I was unable to get a great shot at first.  I couldn't get out of the truck with the camera because it was still raining fairly hard.  I didn't want to get water on my lenses.  notice that the sky inside of a rainbow is much brighter than the area outside 
This is a close-up of the photo above.  It shows the apparent close proximity of the right flank of the rainbow.  That tree line is about 1500 feet away from me as measured on an aerial photo. I have never seen a rainbow this close before other than one created by artificial sources of water such as a garden hose or sprinkler. 
A fisheye lens view of the rainbow including the old tree near the road. The hill behind me put part of my surroundings in shadow. This was my first ever shot of a complete rainbow. No other camera or lens that I have ever owned was capable of taking such a shot where both flanks of the rainbow were seen all the way down to the ground. As an added attraction this was a double rainbow.

This is a photo of the left flank of the rainbow. The rain had moved beyond the tree line at this point. These tall trees are on the southern bank of the Grand River as it runs to the east near Elam Bend.

I moved closer to the tree with the fisheye lens for this composition. The secondary rainbow is still there but is disappearing fairly quickly.

This is a summertime view of the same tree at Elam Bend shot in  2005.  The name "Elam Bend" is a place name that describes the bend in the Grand River that occurs here.  The river has changed its course in this area including a major shift as a result of the flooding in 1993.   This area is also listed in the book Geologic Wonders and Curiosities of Missouri as a "shut-in" where  the river valley narrows considerably with bluffs very near the river 


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5 Most Bizarre Patents

Ladies Underwear with Calendar


Just in case you happen to forget your period, this underwear will keep you posted. This is how it works: at the front waistband of this feminine undergarment, a clip holding band is equipped by sewing horizontal and vertical threads in a grid form, and below the clip holding band, a date portion is located in which numerals and heart shapes are printed in two lines. Both edges of the clip holding band are designed to be sewn as to extend from the date portion. At first, a gold heart-shaped clip is hooked on the right end portion and a silver heart-shaped clip is hooked on the left end of the clip holding band with a vertical pin and a horizontal pin. Moving the clip on to the clip holding band above the date of the date portion below and allowing the vertical pin tip end to protrude from the clip holding band enables the clip to indicate the date below. This enables the recording of the date when the period began and allows for the computation of the time until the next period begins. Specially designed for forgetful ladiesJust in case you happen to forget your period, this underwear will keep you posted. This is how it works: at the front waistband of this feminine undergarment, a clip holding band is equipped by sewing horizontal and vertical threads in a grid form, and below the clip holding band, a date portion is located in which numerals and heart shapes are printed in two lines. Both edges of the clip holding band are designed to be sewn as to extend from the date portion. At first, a gold heart-shaped clip is hooked on the right end portion and a silver heart-shaped clip is hooked on the left end of the clip holding band with a vertical pin and a horizontal pin. Moving the clip on to the clip holding band above the date of the date portion below and allowing the vertical pin tip end to protrude from the clip holding band enables the clip to indicate the date below. This enables the recording of the date when the period began and allows for the computation of the time until the next period begins. Specially designed for forgetful ladies

Anti-eating face mask

Tired of trying to go on a diet and failing every time? The Mouth Cage is the solution for you. Designed to allow you to breath and speak but not eat due to the food barrier that's mounted on your face, the Mouth Cage is actually locked onto your head, so you can't cheat the system. Quite a subtle way to lose weight.

Bird diaper



Tired of cleaning your bird's little presents? This "bird diaper" features an enclosed pouch for receiving and containing excrement, and apertures to accommodate both the wings and the tail of the bird. Beat that!


Automatic Bed Maker


Sick of making the bed every day? Well now you don't need to! You can use this electrically-operated bed cover making apparatus secured to the frame of a bed and operable to cause a framework carrying a plurality of arms to be lifted from the foot of the bed to the head by utilizing a pair of rotating wheels on either side of the bed frame. How awesome is that?


Cheese-Filter Cigarette

If you are looking for a new smoking experience, perhaps what you need is a flavorful cheese filtered cigarette. According to its inventor, "current" cigarette filters (circa 1966) don't filter enough tar and nicotine from tobacco smoke, so he "discovered" a new one: cheese! He insists it makes a "very efficient tobacco filter."

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Taxis in China

In China they have 1.5 billion people, as you might know.
So now just imagine how much TAXI cabs they need to transport all those billions of busy Chinese people somewhere they all need to get?

Just see how REALLY much taxis they have just in one city waiting for the passenger to go:
 



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