Ancient Mayan Ruins

Ancient stones a mystery for archeologists, scientists

One of the subjects that caught my attention was one about several tablets being found in some of the Mayan temples of the Yucatan. He said that archeologists and other scientists studying these old tablets noted what appeared to be ancient Hebrew.

Now in some areas I am a skeptic, but in others I am curious and like to research. This area is one of those.

In the past I did not have the means or time to go to some university library for research on this subject. But with Internet, many research sources are now at my fingertips.

As I have researched this idea of Ancient Hebrew or Israelite explorers or other countries to the Western Hemisphere long before Columbus, I have read about various artifacts that have been discovered over the years of research of Mayan temples and ruins as well as in other areas of the Americas.

There is no definitive information at present to support this theory but I look at it this way: if they had the means to explore various parts of Europe and Asia by boat, then they certainly had the means to cross the seas to the Americas.

One such item of interest is a large stone that was found in a dry creek bed in New Mexico. This stone discovered by early explorers contains the entire Ten Commandments written in Ancient Hebrew script. Today, this large stone still lies where it was originally found in the early 1800's on the side of Hidden Mountain near Los Lunas, New Mexico, about thirty-five miles south of Albuquerque.

Scholars who have studied the stone say it pre-dates the arrival of Columbus to America.

How did this large stone with the Ten Commandments written in Ancient Hebrew come to be in North America? No one has an answer.

Another item that shows strong evidence of the possibility of Hebrews in America is noted in a custom celebrated by the Yuchi Indians in Oklahoma.

The Yuchis originally migrated from the Bahamas to Florida and Georgia and then later to the Oklahoma territory.

Every year in the fall, on the fifteenth day of the sacred month of harvest, the Yuchis make a pilgrimage and for eight days live in what are described as booths with open roofs. They celebrate a festival during this time.

The ancient Israelites had a custom very similar and also celebrated in the harvest season on the 15th day of the sacred month of harvest.

The unanswered question is “How can two totally separated peoples observe the identical question?

Another question that haunts scientists and Bible historians is: “Did Jesus in His early years visit the American continents?

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Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula are very well recognized for its spectacular sights, rich in history and also proud heritage. However, there exists one alluring gem of allocation that is certainly rich in history and color that is just over a hundred miles or so from the posh major resorts and amazing beaches of Cancun. Chichen Itza, once a well known regional capital of ancient Mayan civilization, has become a large complex of spectacular pre-Columbian ruins. Even though the city had once lain neglected until about the 1920s when archaeologists started to discover the areas, this ancient Mayan capital city has now become one of Yucatan’s preferred visitor locations. As a matter of fact, the city also is a World Heritage Site and a formidable finalist for the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The single well-known structure found in the Chichen Itza is the Temple of Kukulcan, which is also referred to as El Castillo. Aside from being just about the most well-known remains of ancient Mayan civilizations, this majestically maintained step pyramid had once been a monument to the civilization’s finest mythical creature.

Known for its typical Mesoamerican architectural designs and architecture, El Castillo was in fact built atop another much smaller temple. And these days, at the base of its northern stairway, tourists can easily enter a tunnel into its inner temples. To this day, the small room situated on the top of the staircase still has The Jaguar Throne, which is carved from stone while painted blood red with beautiful jade green spots.

Regardless if you go to Chichen Itza on your own or you have your friends and family with you, reaching the site when you come from Cancun is very easy. There are also a variety of hotels in Chichen Itza or other accommodations in the vicinity like Playa del Carmen boutique hotels that you can choose to vacation in. Be sure however that you make your arrangements early in order to make certain you will find rooms for you and all of your companions, specifically in the peak tourist season.

Being a preferred site, all tours can easily be arranged directly through your travel agent and you could also find out about any tour guides that will take you on a tour of the site. Again, these plans should be done well ahead of time so that you will have time for you to prepare for your trip.

These days, many people want to go on excursions where ancient sites including Chichen Itza can be marveled upon and really enjoyed. There are several factors why people do so. No matter what the reason for the excursion may be, it is definitely not a bad move to check out one of Yucatan Peninsula’s most historical sites. Definitely, a vacation of your life.

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