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The Cahokia mound builders. 10 minute excerpt from 500 Nations documentary about the lives of Native Americans in middle eastern band tribes.
Monday, August 1, 2011
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Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site in Peru, situated in a mountain ridge above Urumba. Known as "The Lost City of the Incas," this site has incredible spiritual and mythological symbolism, dating back to ancient Inca civilization. For centuries, tourists have embarked on the Inca trail trek to reach this historical wonder, and have felt the long history and spiritualism of the site.
The Incas began building Machu Picchu in 1430, but it remained relatively unknown for nearly 5 centuries. It was not until 1911 that international attention was brought to this cultural goldmine, when a US historian, Hiram Bigham discovered the Inca trail to Machu Picchu and wrote about it in his published works.
Bingham started his first expedition to identify lost Inca capitals. While asking people about those cities, he came across a prospector who said there were numerous ruins around Urubamba valley and Huayna Picchu. Since the new government road passed very close to Huayna Picchu, they moved along that way. When they reach closer to Huayna Picchu, they camped one night on Mandor Pampa. That night one person named Melchor Arteaga came into their camp and introduced himself as owner of the area. He said that there were ruins across the river, on top of the mountain Huayna Picchu. He agreed to lead the party towards the ruins, in exchange of fifty cents a day. Next morning they followed him and found the ruins on the ridge called Machu Picchu. Since this ruins had no name, according to the name of the mountain, Hiram Bingham and others started to call it Machu Picchu. Bingham tried to identify this city and mistakenly thought it was the last Incan capital Vilcabamba la vieza.
Bingham actually found Vitcos and even Vilcabamba, which is presently known as Espiritu Pampa, but he did not realize that Espiritu Pampa is Vilcabamba. Bingham died thinking that Machu Picchu was the Vilcabamba he had searched for.Today, Machu Picchu and the Inca trail are very well known, and the ancient city has been deemed a UNESCO world heritage site, and it has been labeled one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It has three well known buildings: Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, and Room of Three Windows.
Historians and archaeologists believe that when the Spaniards were making their conquest of all of the Inca tribes, this Lost City of the Incas was already a ghost town. Perhaps some disease killed its inhabitants, leaving only a few people to live and procreate.
What historians and archaeologists cannot figure out is what the purpose of the city was. Was Machu Picchu an estate of a great Incan emperor? Perhaps it was a defensive stronghold or a prison colony. No one knows for sure, but most archaeologists believe it was an estate of an emperor.Another of the most incredible buildings to visit in Machu Picchu is the Room of Three Windows. Situated high within the mountain, you can peer out over the Inca trail, breathing in the fresh air filled with the energy of this spiritual region.
Dedicated to the god of the sun, Inti, this site is a place of spiritual solar worship. It follows the same pattern of ingenious Inca design, where the stones used in its construction somehow fit together without mortar.
The Incas began building Machu Picchu in 1430, but it remained relatively unknown for nearly 5 centuries. It was not until 1911 that international attention was brought to this cultural goldmine, when a US historian, Hiram Bigham discovered the Inca trail to Machu Picchu and wrote about it in his published works.
Bingham started his first expedition to identify lost Inca capitals. While asking people about those cities, he came across a prospector who said there were numerous ruins around Urubamba valley and Huayna Picchu. Since the new government road passed very close to Huayna Picchu, they moved along that way. When they reach closer to Huayna Picchu, they camped one night on Mandor Pampa. That night one person named Melchor Arteaga came into their camp and introduced himself as owner of the area. He said that there were ruins across the river, on top of the mountain Huayna Picchu. He agreed to lead the party towards the ruins, in exchange of fifty cents a day. Next morning they followed him and found the ruins on the ridge called Machu Picchu. Since this ruins had no name, according to the name of the mountain, Hiram Bingham and others started to call it Machu Picchu. Bingham tried to identify this city and mistakenly thought it was the last Incan capital Vilcabamba la vieza.
Bingham actually found Vitcos and even Vilcabamba, which is presently known as Espiritu Pampa, but he did not realize that Espiritu Pampa is Vilcabamba. Bingham died thinking that Machu Picchu was the Vilcabamba he had searched for.Today, Machu Picchu and the Inca trail are very well known, and the ancient city has been deemed a UNESCO world heritage site, and it has been labeled one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It has three well known buildings: Intihuatana, Temple of the Sun, and Room of Three Windows.
Historians and archaeologists believe that when the Spaniards were making their conquest of all of the Inca tribes, this Lost City of the Incas was already a ghost town. Perhaps some disease killed its inhabitants, leaving only a few people to live and procreate.
What historians and archaeologists cannot figure out is what the purpose of the city was. Was Machu Picchu an estate of a great Incan emperor? Perhaps it was a defensive stronghold or a prison colony. No one knows for sure, but most archaeologists believe it was an estate of an emperor.Another of the most incredible buildings to visit in Machu Picchu is the Room of Three Windows. Situated high within the mountain, you can peer out over the Inca trail, breathing in the fresh air filled with the energy of this spiritual region.
Dedicated to the god of the sun, Inti, this site is a place of spiritual solar worship. It follows the same pattern of ingenious Inca design, where the stones used in its construction somehow fit together without mortar.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
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www.fertur-travel.com Chan Chan is the largest mud brick city in the Americas It was the capital of the Chimu Kingdom, which reached its peak in the 15th century. The Chimu dominated Peru's northern coast, before they were conquered by the Inca Empire around 1470 AD. About 300 miles northwest of Lima, Chan Chan is a 28-square-mile archaeological complex on the outskirts of the Pacific coast city of Trujillo. These vast ruins are characterized by high walls, some reaching more than 25 feet, or 8 meters high. Inside these walls lie 11 citadels and step shaped pyramids. UNESCO described it as an absolute masterpiece in terms of town planning, and a unique testimony to the ancient Chimu Kingdom. For more information about this touristic destination, please visit this page: www.fertur-travel.com More Tags: Tourism Peru Inca architecture Village of Huanchaco Flight to peru Huaca del Sol Huaca de la Luna Temples of the Sun & Moon
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
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Peru is a country that inspires visitors from all over the globe to come and discover what it has to offer. With stunning scenery, vibrant cities and, for some, the chance to discover treasure, there's plenty that sets Peru apart from the rest.
Home to many different ancient tribes, the Incas have become one of the most famous groups of inhabitants in Peru. Historically, the Incas were robbed of their treasures when Spaniards invaded, and it's thought that much of the gold and silver loot was melted down for cash. Because of this, many of the Incas then chose to hide their treasures in order to prevent them from being stolen. And that means that much of what they had hidden could still be out there today.
Typical Inca treasures are gold, embellished with many beautiful metals and stones. The Incas created statues and ornaments, which researchers and archaeologists have been discovering and researching for many years. It's these experts who note that there is a very good chance that there are plenty of artefacts left to be found.
There are many beliefs that surround Inca treasures - where they are found and how much they are worth. Each year explorers head to Peru in hopes that they'll be able to stumble upon some of these artefacts - though the government has made it illegal to remove them from the country.
Tourists are also often drawn to the area surrounding Machu Picchu, which was known as a home and worship spot of the Incas. The mountain ruins provide stunning views of Peru, and are a huge tourist attraction in the area. The Inca Trail takes visitors across a mountain range that boasts spectacular views and wildlife. It has also been noted that Machu Picchu was well-hidden and protected from the outside; it was not until 1911 that Spanish conquistadors found the hidden ruins.
Many people searching for Spanish and Inca treasures are looking for El Dorado - a hidden city that many believe holds the remains of Inca treasures.
Now it is up to the many people who head to Peru each year to decide if they believe there are still Spanish and Inca treasures to be found in the region. The country's border along the Andes Mountains has many experts noting that it's the perfect hiding spot for the so-called lost treasures of the Incas.
Now it's easier than ever to visit Peru and perhaps search for a little treasure along the way. Whether you choose to find some treasure or simply admire the many sights when you take your flights to Peru, you are sure to make many interesting discoveries at this cultural hotspot.
Home to many different ancient tribes, the Incas have become one of the most famous groups of inhabitants in Peru. Historically, the Incas were robbed of their treasures when Spaniards invaded, and it's thought that much of the gold and silver loot was melted down for cash. Because of this, many of the Incas then chose to hide their treasures in order to prevent them from being stolen. And that means that much of what they had hidden could still be out there today.
Typical Inca treasures are gold, embellished with many beautiful metals and stones. The Incas created statues and ornaments, which researchers and archaeologists have been discovering and researching for many years. It's these experts who note that there is a very good chance that there are plenty of artefacts left to be found.
There are many beliefs that surround Inca treasures - where they are found and how much they are worth. Each year explorers head to Peru in hopes that they'll be able to stumble upon some of these artefacts - though the government has made it illegal to remove them from the country.
Tourists are also often drawn to the area surrounding Machu Picchu, which was known as a home and worship spot of the Incas. The mountain ruins provide stunning views of Peru, and are a huge tourist attraction in the area. The Inca Trail takes visitors across a mountain range that boasts spectacular views and wildlife. It has also been noted that Machu Picchu was well-hidden and protected from the outside; it was not until 1911 that Spanish conquistadors found the hidden ruins.
Many people searching for Spanish and Inca treasures are looking for El Dorado - a hidden city that many believe holds the remains of Inca treasures.
Now it is up to the many people who head to Peru each year to decide if they believe there are still Spanish and Inca treasures to be found in the region. The country's border along the Andes Mountains has many experts noting that it's the perfect hiding spot for the so-called lost treasures of the Incas.
Now it's easier than ever to visit Peru and perhaps search for a little treasure along the way. Whether you choose to find some treasure or simply admire the many sights when you take your flights to Peru, you are sure to make many interesting discoveries at this cultural hotspot.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
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The Lost Pyramids Of Caral 3 of 5 Making this BBC video available for educational purposes... from www.bbc.co.uk "The magnificent ancient city of pyramids at Caral in Peru hit the headlines in 2001. The site is a thousand years older than the earliest known civilisation in the Americas and, at 2627 BC, is as old as the pyramids of Egypt. Many now believe it is the fabled missing link of archaeology - a 'mother city'. If so, then these extraordinary findings could finally answer one of the great questions of archaeology: why did humans become civilised?" A lot has been discussed since this was put out. From Seattle Times (December 23, 2004): "A Peruvian site previously reported as the oldest city in the Americas actually is a much larger complex of as many as 20 cities with huge pyramids and sunken plazas sprawled over three river valleys, researchers report." Construction began in 3000 BCE (300-400 years before the people of Kemet/Egypt began the Pyramid of Djoser). These cities flourished peacefully for more than 1200 years.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
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Description: Seven extra lunar months were the chosen standard practice that matched with the seven-day week. Middle Eastern calendars likely intercalated 7-months as 209-days of l/s separation time. The 360-day length of year was common in very early prehistory. Extending the single l/s calendar year to the Mayan "katun" 20-year multiple of the l/s calendar continues exactly this fundamental, approximate intercalation of 210-days. Any l/s calendar year of 360-days balances the difference between lunar years and solar years. The outcome is time split to become 105-days each for the lunar-side and solar-side.
Article Title: Splitting of Time - 7 Intercalary Months
Author: Clark Nelson
Word Count: 2575
Article URL: http://www.timeemits.com/AoA%20Articles/SplittingofTime.htm
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Article Title: Splitting of Time - 7 Intercalary Months
Author: Clark Nelson
Word Count: 2575
Article URL: http://www.timeemits.com/AoA%20Articles/SplittingofTime.htm
Format: 64cpl
Author's Email Address: article@timeemits.com
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
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Trupa de dans Total Dance a facut inca o data spectacol la Liceul 'Ovidius" din Constanta cu o coregrafie care contine mai multe stiluri de dans printre care si 'Stomp'!
Monday, March 14, 2011
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Inca Onset is being installed at the Fujifilm Solutions Center in Kansas City. Watch the time lapse video of the installation of onset. Onset is the world's fastest, large-format UV flatbed inkjet printer. Yes, the world's fastest. Onset is so fast, and so dramatically faster than anything the market has ever seen, that it creates a new category of flatbed printing we're dubbing HSI... for "High Speed Inkjet".
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
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Age of Empires 3 - Warchiefs, Act I: Fire, Mission 4: Crossing the Delaware [HD] Watch in HD! Comment, Rate, and Subscribe!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Latin America offers up some of the most dramatic contrasts to be seen anywhere in the world. The Atacama Desert, one of the hottest and driest places on the planet, is almost completely devoid of life, but just a few hundred miles away lies the Amazon rainforest, home to the greatest biodiversity in the world - it is estimated that millions of different species live here.
What sort of people live on this fascinating continent?
And the contrasts are not limited to geography and plant and animal life. It is estimated that as many as 5,000 different tribes lived in Peru when the Spanish arrived and that 90% of these were wiped out after the European incursion. However, that means that 500 tribes still remain in Peru, many in the Amazon where they were able to avoid all contact with the Incas and then the Spanish conquistadors. Even those who were not in the Amazon often threw themselves behind the conquistadors in order to rid themselves of the overbearing Inca and his demands for gold and labour.
These days the contrast between native Peruvian and foreigner is nowhere more marked than in the city of Cusco, located close to Machu Picchu. This city receives 1.5 million visitors a year who come to marvel at the Inca and Spanish legacy and travel to the "Lost City of the Incas". Even with all these "modern" people passing through the city there are thousands of indigenous people living on the edges of the city and in the nearby countryside that work, socialize and dress as they have for hundreds of years. When these true residents come into the city, the contrast between native and foreigner is marked, not only in the color of the skin, but in their dress and even things like height. Andean people are a lot shorter than Europeans or North Americans, so as a foreigner you often feel like a giant as you walk the streets of Cusco. Going home after a long time in Peru, you then feel like a midget when everyone is suddenly as tall as you, if not taller.
Aside from the physical differences, the contrasting way of life can also come as a shock. Get a little off the tourist route and within 30 minutes you will feel as if you have been transported back 200 years with people using hand ploughs, manually carrying water and goods, using many farm animals (such as teams of donkeys to thresh corn) and following old traditions that we in the west consider ridiculous (such as moving a live Guinea Pig over a patient to find out what is wrong with them, which is ascertained when it squeaks over a particular part of the body!).
The vast majority of indigenous people live at or below the poverty line, but amazingly seem very happy with life. When you walk through remote villages local people smile and say hello, and want to talk to you. They are obviously not tainted by the city dwellers' expectations of the tourist trade. An unfortunate side effect of seeing a lot of foreigners come through the city and eat at restaurants where one dish can cost more than a local will earn in a day is that a lot of the poorer Peruvians living in the cities see tourists as a limitless source of money, whereas the indigenous people in the countryside are generally happy to strike up a conversation for free.
As a foreigner in cities like Cusco, it is easy to become hardened to the poverty around you, especially when being seen as a walking cashpoint by the majority becomes too irritating. However, try giving a piece of bread to one of those children in the street and you will see that the mercenary attitude is only skin-deep - they really are grateful for everything they receive.
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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Five hundred years ago, the last great pyramid-building civilization descended into a world of unimaginable horror. Fear may have driven them to extremes of human sacrifice. But what could have scarred them to the point of extinction? Recently discovered evidence may provide some clues. With the help of archaeologists, climate scientists and forensic experts, Inside Lost Worlds digs up the truth behind this ancient mystery.
