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Hidden inscriptions discovered on Paris' Luxor obelisk

oguz kayra
Arkeonews Net
Thu, 01 May 2025 17:44 UTC
Obelisk Paris’ Place de la Concorde
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Nearly two centuries after its prominent placement in Paris' Place de la Concorde, the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk continues to yield remarkable insights into ancient Egyptian history and royal propaganda.

Jean-Guillaume Olette-Pelletier, a French Egyptologist and specialist in hieroglyphic cryptology at the Catholic University of Paris, has recently identified seven previously undocumented inscriptions near the obelisk's summit. This significant discovery, made during a renovation in December 2021, sheds new light on the monument's original purpose and the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II.

The scaffolding erected for the restoration provided Olette-Pelletier with an unprecedented opportunity to closely examine the higher sections of the obelisk, revealing hieroglyphs that could be read horizontally - a departure from the traditional vertical orientation. This new perspective allowed him to discern hidden messages embedded within the existing inscriptions, employing a sophisticated form of hieroglyphic cryptography designed to conceal their meaning.

According to Olette-Pelletier, only a handful of scholars worldwide possess the expertise to decipher this "3D" form of reading.
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Argentina declassifies secret documents on Nazis who fled there after WWII

Michael Dorgan
Fox News
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:53 UTC
nazi parade hitler world war two
© FPG/Archive Photos/Getty ImagesMembers of the Nazi Sturmabteilung (SA) marching down the Luitpoldhain with their banners at the Nuremberg Rally to mark the 6th Nazi Party Congress, 9th September 1934. The event was filmed by Leni Riefenstahl and released as 'Triumph des Willens' ('Triumph of the Will') the following year.
The documents will likely include Nazi-linked bank accounts and records documenting the use of Nazi 'ratlines'

Argentina is set to declassify all government-held files relating to Nazi fugitives who fled and settled in Argentina after World War II, according to reports.

The documents will likely include Nazi-linked bank accounts and archival records detailing the use of Nazi "ratlines" which were monetary and logistic pathways Nazis used to escape justice and flee Argentina following the war.

Guillermo Alberto Francos, Argentina's interior minister, made the announcement Tuesday, the Buenos Aires Times reported citing DNEWS.

It is estimated that up to 10,000 Nazis and other fascist war criminals escaped justice for Holocaust atrocities by fleeing to Argentina and other Latin American countries.

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Garden of Eden location - Beneath the Pyramids?

Leman Altuntaş
Arkeonews Net
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:14 UTC
Giza Pyramids
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A radical new theory proposed by a computer engineer suggests that the biblical Garden of Eden may not be in the traditionally believed location of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), but rather lies beneath the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Dr. Konstantin Borisov outlined his intriguing hypothesis in a study recently published in the journal Archaeological Discovery.

For centuries, the prevailing scholarly view has located the biblical Garden of Eden at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq. This interpretation has largely stemmed from the description in Genesis 2:8 14, which depicts Eden being nourished by a single river that subsequently branched into four distinct streams: the Pishon, Gihon, Tigris (Hiddekel), and Euphrates. However, this long-held belief is now being challenged by computer engineer Dr. Konstantin Borisov, who proposes a new location based on his reinterpretation of ancient maps and historical texts."

Borisov's argument hinges on a map dating back to around 500 BCE, which depicts four major rivers - the Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, and Indus - originating from what ancient civilizations perceived as a surrounding "Oceanus." Borisov posits that the elusive biblical river Gihon corresponds to the Nile, a connection supported by the writings of the Romano-Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who identified the Gihon as flowing through Egypt and known to the Greeks as the Nile.

Further bolstering his claim, Borisov analyzes the Hereford Mappa Mundi, a prominent 13th-century map that places "Paradise" near this encircling river Oceanus. By combining geographical analysis with mythological symbolism, Borisov argues that the inclusion of the Nile as one of the four rivers emanating from Oceanus on ancient maps makes Egypt a more compelling candidate for Eden's location than Mesopotamia.
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The mysterious Horsemen of Pir Panjal in Jammu and Kashmir

Leman Altuntaş
Arkeonews Net
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:12 UTC
The Horsemen of Jammu and Kashmir
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Deep within the rugged Pir Panjal range in Jammu and Kashmir, India, lies a captivating mystery known as the Mysterious Horsemen. These ancient stone figures, scattered across secluded sites, have puzzled historians and archaeologists for years, their origins and purpose shrouded in enigma. The craftsmanship displayed in these sculptures is remarkable, raising questions about their creators and the intentions behind their construction.

In the outskirts of Reasi district, specifically in the Gool tehsil, lies the infamous Gora Gali. A Russian expedition team, led by Natalia Polosmak, conducted a general survey of the area due to the presence of man-made and natural water ponds. To their surprise, they discovered an army of approximately 200 horsemen sculptures, arranged haphazardly over an area of 4-5 acres of inaccessible land in the woods. This remote area is uninhabited and difficult to reach from the main road, although a trail built by the army provides some access.

The locals believe that these sculptures were created during the period of the Mahabharata, when the Pandavas resided in the ancient town of Reasi and practiced stone engraving and sculpting. This belief has led to the development of a devta culture among the people, who worship these horsemen as local deities. However, further analysis of the sculptures reveals fewer Indic features and more foreign artistic forms. All these sculptures are believed to date back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, a period during which the Gandhara school of art was emerging.
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Netflix film shines light on how Manson Family Murders appear to have been tied to CIA Mind Control Project

John Potash
Covertactionmagazine.com
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00 UTC
CHAOS: The Manson Murders by Netflix
CHAOS: The Manson Murders by Netflix. [Source: tvinsider.com]

As detailed in his book, CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, and the new Netflix documentary, CHAOS: The Manson Murders, Premiere magazine writer Tom O'Neill turned a feature-article assignment into a 20-year investigation, revealing a mass of evidence that a CIA doctor — Jolyon West — helped create Charles Manson and his "Family" of murderous young women and men.

Testimony and evidence support that the CIA, through projects such as "CHAOS" and particularly "MK-ULTRA," created the Manson Family and other CIA assets nationwide.

Charles Manson
The man at the center of the storm — Charles Manson. [Source: foxnews.com]

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Ancient auditorium discovered in the Gymnasium of Agrigento, Italy


Freie Universität Berlin
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:08 UTC
Drone photo of the gymnasium uncovered during excavations in Agrigento.
© Thomas Lappi – Monika Trümper, Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Classical ArchaeologyDrone photo of the gymnasium uncovered during excavations in Agrigento.
Archaeologists have made two extraordinary discoveries in the Italian town of Agrigento on Sicily's southwest coast. During excavations undertaken in March 2025, an international team of researchers led by Professor Monika Trümper and Dr. Thomas Lappi from Freie Universität Berlin uncovered an ancient auditorium that offers unique insight into the education of young citizens of the ancient city.

This auditorium, which forms part of an impressive gymnasium, illustrates the importance attached to both intellectual and athletic training during this period. The second significant discovery was two inscribed blocks that reveal details about ancient social life. The ensemble uncovered by the researchers is the only known example of its kind in the western Mediterranean.

The gymnasium was a site in ancient Greek cities where young men would receive physical and scholarly instruction that would prepare them for their future duties as citizens - a sort of a cross between a fitness center and school in modern terms. From the fourth century BCE onward these cities built massive complexes with racetracks, bathing facilities, and spaces where young men could train and study. The city of Agrigento, which was founded around 580 BCE as the largest Greek colony on Sicily, was also home to a gymnasium. This construction had already been acknowledged in previous research to be remarkably vast, as it is currently the only known example of a complex in the western Mediterranean offering 200-meter long racetracks and a large swimming pool.
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Pharaonic inscription of Ramses III discovered in southern Jordan


Jordan Times
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:59 UTC
Discovery described as 'significant archaeological breakthrough'.

hieroglyphic inscription
© Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesAn image shows the hieroglyphic inscription bearing the royal cartouche of Pharaoh Ramses III (1186–1155 BC) discovered in the Wadi Rum Reserve in southern Jordan.
AMMAN — A hieroglyphic inscription bearing the royal cartouche of Pharaoh Ramses III (1186-1155 BC) has been discovered in the Wadi Rum Reserve in southern Jordan, marking what officials described as a significant archaeological breakthrough.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab announced the discovery during a press briefing attended by renowned Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass. "The inscription is the first of its kind to be found in Jordan and provides rare, tangible evidence of Pharaonic Egypt's historical presence in the region," she said in a ministry's statement.

"This is a landmark discovery that enhances our understanding of ancient connections between Egypt, Jordan, and the Arabian Peninsula," Annab said, adding, "It affirms Jordan's role not only as a crossroads of civilizations but as a cradle of them."
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First Mesolithic (Circa 9000 Years Old) human figurine discovered in Azerbaijan


Azərbaycanca Report
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:40 UTC
Damjily cave
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The first human figurine of the Mesolithic era was discovered in the Damjili cave in Gazakh, the head of the Azerbaijani-Japanese Damjili international archaeological expedition of the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS), PhD in history Yagub Mammadov, told Report.

He noted that similar human figurines have not yet been found in the known Mesolithic sites on the Kura River and its environs, as well as in the Caucasus as a whole.

According to Mammadov, the human figurine discovered in 2023 during joint Azerbaijani-Japanese archaeological research in the Damjili cave was studied in the Japanese museum using various modern laboratory technologies.
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Archaeologists discover ancient altar in Guatemala likely used for child sacrifice rituals

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz
Human Events
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:57 UTC
Teotihuacan altar buried inside a dwelling at Tikal National Park—once the core of Mayan civilization
Lorena Paiz, the lead archaeologist behind the discovery, said the altar was likely used in sacrifice rituals, "especially of children."

Archaeologists working in Guatemala have found a Teotihuacan altar buried inside a dwelling at Tikal National Park — once the core of Mayan civilization. Lorena Paiz, the lead archaeologist behind the discovery, said the altar was likely used in sacrifice rituals, "especially of children."

The announcement came this week from Guatemala's Culture and Sports Ministry. Tikal, a powerful Mayan city-state known for its towering jungle temples, had long battled with the Kaanul dynasty for control of the region, says CBS News. But this new find shows Tikal also had cultural ties with Teotihuacan, a massive city from central Mexico located outside today's Mexico City.
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CIA: Undermining and Nazifying Ukraine since 1953

Wayne Madsen
Voltairenet.org
Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:00 UTC
NaziBanderists
© UnknownUkraine's Nazi Banderists
The declassification of over 3800 documents by the Central Intelligence Agency provides detailed proof that since 1953 the CIA operated two major programs intent on not only destabilizing Ukraine but Nazifying it with followers of the World War II Ukrainian Nazi leader Stepan Bandera.

The CIA programs spanned some four decades. Starting as a paramilitary operation that provided funding and equipment for such anti-Soviet Ukrainian resistance groups as the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council (UHVR); its affiliates, the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), all Nazi Banderists. The CIA also provided support to a relatively anti-Bandera faction of the UHVR, the ZP-UHVR, a foreign-based virtual branch of the CIA and British MI-6 intelligence services. The early CIA operation to destabilize Ukraine, using exile Ukrainian agents in the West who were infiltrated into Soviet Ukraine, was codenamed Project AERODYNAMIC.

A formerly TOP SECRET CIA document dated July 13, 1953, provides a description of AERODYNAMIC:
"The purpose of Project AERODYNAMIC is to provide for the exploitation and expansion of the anti-Soviet Ukrainian resistance for cold war and hot war purposes. Such groups as the Ukrainian Supreme Council of Liberation (UHVR) and its Ukrainian Insurgent Army (OUN), the Foreign Representation of the Ukrainian Supreme Council of Liberation (ZPUHVR) in Western Europe and the United States, and other organizations such as the OUN/B will be utilized."
The CIA admitted in a 1970 formerly SECRET document that it had been in contact with the ZPUHVR since 1950.

Comment: This complicated web reveals many levels and broad scope of CIA infiltration over decades. It casts a much deeper, darker, longer shadow to the more commonly-known history of Ukraine.

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