The Lene Lenapi Indians on the East Coast of America, report that they originally lived in the West until their world was destroyed by fire and they were forced to migrate to the other side of the Mississippi River in search of food and shelter. He Read More. Our countdown begins at one of the most important mound sites in America, and quite possibly the world. From Jan 4, 1935 Corsicana Daily Sun Clipping found in Corsicana Daily Sun in Corsicana, Texas on Jan 4, 1935. The number of the skeletons in their close proximity to one another in indicates that there existed here a populist community and that in some faraway age a people devoted to the pursuits of industry and more or less skilled in the arts were here living in the city having institutions of government and social customs and some degree of civilization. One of the skeletons measured 8.5-feet tall, and the other measured nearly 10-feet tall. The giant skull at the top of this blog post was found in Victoria County, Texas in 1940. In 1871, an archaeological dig at a native American burial ground unearthed 200 giant skeletons, some measuring up to 9 ft tall. Hence, it is my opinion that this exceptionally Read
, I found this report in August of 11th of 2009 while searching old newspapers online. 1981. He about Massive Penguins the Size of Gorillas Once Waddled Around New Zealand, about Giant 7-Foot Sword and Mirror for Demon Slaying found in Japan Tomb, about Skeleton of Irish Giant, Charles Byrne, to be Removed from Public Display, about Argos Panoptes The All-Seeing Giant of Greek Mythology, about Extreme Drought Exposes Theropod Dinosaur Tracks in Texas River. excavations were underway. will be proven by the giant mummies wrapped in fine textiles and dated to that period and found in Spirit Cave in Nevada. There have been a number of intriguing finds in Indiana over the years including the discovery of eight skeletons, one clad in copper armor, buried in a perfect circle. individual to begin with." In addition to the human skeletons found in NY State, there is also the famous case of The Cardiff Giant, a white alabaster-like statue of an 11-foot man which showed an exposed penis and hieroglyphic inscriptions. In another burial at the top of the nearby hill, carved ivory beads were found of the finest and best quality, while in a dig at Ohio Falls Roman coins depicting Claudius II and Maximinus II were uncovered. Were theonlyPop Archaeology site combining scientific research with out-of-the-box perspectives. When partly joined the largest skeleton was almost ten feet tall. In recent years, the theory that these anomalous clay balls, fire-pits and other PPOs were used for cooking has come under intense debate and more recent discoveries linking this site to the copper-producing region of the Great Lakes, has led some scholars to posit that what was really going on at Poverty Point was actually the refining of copper for trade goods, the theory being that raw copper was brought down from Michigan during the summer months and then refined for manufacture and trade during the winter in the warmer climate of Louisiana. Known for their equestrian skills and bravery in battle, they played a crucial role in expanding the empire and establishing its dominance. Eyewitness accounts of live giants were reported by English and Spanish explorers and even some of the early presidents. There are many Native legends that place them in the era of the Megafauna (mammoths, mastodons, sabre-tooth tigers etc.) Jim and his brother Bill also starred on the recently aired History Channel special Roanoke: Search for the Lost Colony (2015). Map of giant reports in North America. Great wars were said to have taken place between these titans, and prehistoric battlefields with oversized bones and weapons were frequently reported by early colonial farmers. He states that when the Great Spirit made the people, some of them became giants. Prehistoric City Near Galveston Engulfed by Tidal Wave. It goes something like this: Soldiers digging a pit for a powder magazine at Lompock Rancho, California hacked their way through a layer of cemented gravel and found a 12ft sarcophagus. In 1871, an archaeological dig at a native American burial ground unearthed 200 giant skeletons, some measuring up to 9 ft tall. the 'knobbing' typical of acromegaly, and stature We hope this tiny selection of accounts leaves one realizing there may be some truth to these reports (although numbers 9 and 10 cannot be verified, and they are well beyond the established scope of human height). Now confirmed by the university records! Haywood combines an exhaustive first person account of his many astonishing discoveries in combination with an excellent overview of the previous historical finds in the area. Geologist say that the whole section of the state was once covered by the Gulf of Mexico. I then emailed it to Steve Quayle and Terje Dahl among others. , Professor Thomas Wilson, curator of prehistoric anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution, said the following after examining the find: "The authenticity of the skull is beyond any doubt. The site is located at a major confluence of the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois Rivers, directly across the Mississippi River from present-day St. Louis. Beach Giant Skull Unearthed By WPA Workers Near Victoria And I wonder what height they would call, unusual ? Other reports of the discovery of buried giants were also found in Interestingly the discovery was reported to be buried 12 feet below a mound, so it could suggest a deep antiquity, however tall he was. Surrounding this giant, the Smithsonian team found more bodies and noted in their report that the bodies had been prepared after the manner of mummies and upon the stones that covered the vault were carved inscriptions. All this evidence was shipped to the Smithsonian and in the report it noted this is the most interesting collection ever found in America.. In the case of Cahokia, it took until the 1964 for that complex to receive official protection as a National Historic Landmark. WebLost Ancient Race of Texas-Some Enormous Individuals-Thousands of Skeletons Found. At its height is was composed of 120 major mounds (of which 80 remain today) and a city estimated at 40-50,000 people, making it the largest city in the United States until Philadelphia overtook it in the 18th Century. Finds made through excavations in Texas are begining to give weight to the theory that man lived in Texas 40,000 years ago, it is said. Discoveries of the giant skeletons were found all over the Northeast, from Marthas Vineyard and Deerfield Valley Massachusetts, to Vermont and upstate New York. Poverty Point is constructed entirely of earthworks. The tusk, several teeth, and some bones of a Deinotherium giganteum, which, loosely translated means really huge terrible beast, have been found on the Greek island Crete. Our ancient Austin, Texas Gnostic Warrior news bureau reported long ago, that an oil prospector had found the remains of a giant human skeleton that is an incredible 18 feet tall. A newspaper article from 1940 tells that a giant- sized skull was found in Texas. do not indicate excessive stature, but they are remarkably For over 50 years the proofs pertaining to these discoveries were vigorously denied by the University of California and The Smithsonian, but in 2011 it was finally admitted that the evidence for these finds had been locked away from the public in the restricted-access evidence rooms of the Smithsonian, along with detailed field reports and hundreds of photos. McDonald and Woodward / Carnegie Museum.1963. In Texas, where everything is big, it would be to the states ever-lasting horror, if it turned out that their giansts were smaller than those of other giants who once ruled over the rest of America in ancient times. Evidently these people were not mere barbarians living in temporary abodes and having no permanent abiding places. Mr. McKinney, while making an excavation on the narrow watershed between the Brazos and Wichita rivers, came upon the fossilized skeleton near the surface. It was rectangular and about 18 inches long by 8 x 8 square.. i kept it for years and i may still even have it.. Also my friend went on to tell me that these stones have been examined by several universities and are not from this area and they also said they cant identify what they are made out of.. they are the color of sandstone but thats all i know. Its antiquity unquestionably great, to my own personal knowledge several such crania were discovered in the Hopewell group of mounds in Ohio. Dad Riggins showed us hieroglyphics covering the Palisades thought to be thousands of years old., In 1819 an old lady saw a gigantic skeleton dug up by soldiers at Purisima on the Lompock Rancho. Our ancient Austin, Texas Gnostic Warrior news bureau reported long ago, that an oil prospector had found the remains of a giant human skeleton that is an incredible 18 feet tall. Courtesy of Jeffrey Wilson. Ancient remains of gigantic shark found near Fort Worth, Texas. large skull was not the result of endocrine pathology.". The only time that The Missing Skeletons and the Great Smithsonian Cover-Up. Notice that the legs are cut off at the knees, so is 7ft what we actually see, or is it an estimation if he had his lower legs and feet attached? WebA number of unusually tall skeletons have been uncovered at Scaieni, in Buzaului Mountains. the lack of "knobbing" in the hand bones WebIn a cave on the south side of the Cumberland River, a secret room was discovered that was 25 feet square and showed sign of engineering, as it contained a large rock-cut well, as well the skeleton of a blond-haired giant. The bones were discovered in a search for relics for the archaeological exhibit at the Pan-American exposition which is to be held in Buffalo New York next summer. Why is that? From Jan 4, 1935 Corsicana Daily Sun Clipping found in Corsicana Daily Sun in Corsicana, Texas on Jan 4, 1935. There are 3 ways to make a duplication. Serpent Mound survey by Squire and Davis. Illustration of over 8-foot skeleton discovered near Miamisburg. What researchers have determined is a continuous history mining activity that begun in 8,000 B.C. Inside he reported finding the skeletons of 8-9 foot giants dressed in animal skins that had been tailored into jackets and pants that resembled prehistoric Zoot-suits. Inside the complex of caves, Russell reported finding hieroglyphs, extensive weapons, religious artifacts and cooking utensils and at the end of a hall leading from the main temple he said there was a room filled with the well-preserved remains of dinosaurs, saber-toothed tigers, imperial elephants and other extinct beasts paired off in niches as if on display.. From The Steelville Ledger (June 11, 1933): he turned up the complete skeleton of an 8 foot giant. The story is intriguing and controversial, and it stars amateur archaeologist Ralph Glidden and his bizarre museum, but before the main act, a German naturalist got the story going in 1913.
ga('create', 'UA-61159911-1', 'auto'); A newspaper article from 1940 tells that a giant- sized skull was found in Texas. I hope this provides sufficient Created by Cee Hall. Arabian Giant Variations of the giant photo hoax include alleged discovery of a 60- to 80-foot long (18- to 24-meter) human skeleton in Saudi Arabia. It has been estimated that in one county alone in Wisconsin, there were originally over 10,000 effigy mounds. than any yet reported. The strange twists, and Smithsonian involvement, and the immense amount of money spent on this makes this worthy of inclusion in this Top Ten. at around 13,000 years ago. In 1939, another giant skeleton was discovered at Friedman Ranch, measuring 7 feet, 7 inches tall. In this unique Top Ten, we look at some examples of giant skeletons that were reported from across ancient North America (although we warn you now that Number 1 is so large, we admit it may not be authentic). The tallest was believed to be a king who measured 92 tall and the average height of the skeletons was reported to be around 7 feet. There is also compelling evidence that the giants may have originated within the Americas. Finds made through excavations in Texas are begining to give weight to the theory that man lived in Texas 40,000 years ago, it is said. The images that covered Wisconsin were endless and covered the gamut from human forms, to snakes, lizards, foxes, rabbits, fish and mammoths. Inside was the skeleton of a 69 giant buried next to a stream that led to what was called a sacred pool. It describes how a group of people found a giant skeleton that was over 18 feet tall, and weighed over 2000 pounds. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In 1931, two giant skeletons were found near Lovelock, Nevada in the Humboldt dry lake bed. Meet Richard this month on the AoM Message Boards http://grahamhancock.com/f/aom/. In 1931, The San Antonio Press announced that the a Federal WPA archaeological team digging in association with the University of Texas, discovered what at that time was called the largest human skull found in the world in Victoria County Texas. Dubbed the giant on the beach, photographs reveal that this skull was twice the size of the skull of a normal man. These finds were held at the University of Texas, where Dr. Hrdlickson of the Smithsonian examined them and related discoveries and in a joint press release it was said that these finds in Texas are beginning to give weight to the theory that man lived in Texas 40,000 to 45,000 years ago.. Friends, the photo of No. Don W. Dragoo . Jeffrey Goodman Ph.D. American Genesis: The American Indian and the origins of modern man. In July 1797 he wrote to Dr. Samuel Jones, "Thus having explored and charted the Missurie for 1,800 miles and by my Communications with the Indians this side of the Pacific Ocean from 35 to 49 degrees of Latitude, I am able to inform you that there is no such People as the Welsh Indians. In 1804, Lewis and Clark spent time visiting with the tribe and it was here that they met Sacagawea, who later aided them as a scout and translator. I live a few miles from rockwall (garland) and a friend of mine took me to the wall site one day years ago to the east side of lake ray hubbard and showed me a small shed in a field and said it was an opening to the rockwall cave system of which supposedly runs across and under the lake and was covered up when the lake was made. . The skeleton of a giant man about twelve feet tall was found inside. Website by PMG Media Group. The three-foot tall pygmies were originally said to have come from North Carolina and legends say that were mischievous and only liked to come out at night. It was estimated to be 18 feet tall, and the bones were being prepared to be sent to New York. In 2007, while exploring and mapping the system, divers discovered a suite of bones at the bottom of a huge chamber. Furthermore, a 13ft example was said to have been unearthed in Janesville, Wisconsin ( The Public Ledger , August 25, 1870) and even bones that were estimated to be from a skeleton 14ft tall at Etowah Mounds ( The New York Times , April 5, 1886). Big doings in ancient Texas. Austin TX 78712-0714 His new book The Ancient Giants Who Ruled America, meticulously chronicles the missing giant skeletons of one of the Smithsonians greatest cover-ups. this skull from Morhiss may have been on display was As lakes, A bard travels through the streets, gathering an audience as he goes, and then starts to recall the adventures of heroes and the tales of the gods. His new book The Ancient Giants Who Ruled America, meticulously chronicles the missing giant skeletons of one of the Smithsonians greatest cover-ups. These include the extensive examples of pottery and copper-work from the Caddo culture that covered Northern Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas and include engraved slates matching those found in Minnesota, as well as repousee copper pieces identical to those recently uncovered in Cahokia. Interestingly, Ale Hrdlika, joined the Smithsonian in 1903, right in between the discovery and the final debunking. As digs progressed in other parts of the state, archaeologists in Wheeling, WV found another grouping a giants ranging in height from 67 to 76 and also displaying unusual skull formations with low foreheads that sloped back gradually, while the back part of the head is very prominent, much more so than the skulls of people living today. Adjacent to these finds, an eight-mile wall and a hilltop temple were also found in Marshall County on Mount Carbon. Carbon-dating testing of wood remains found in sockets of copper artifacts indicates that some are at least 5700 years old, while other open digs around the area have been dated to 8-10,000 years old. Scholars believe almost 62 percent of these were sacrificial victims, based on signs of ritual execution and method of burial. 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