Here is a picture of a pair of ceremonial crosses:
And here is some Hebrew writing on one of them:
Here is discovery site, in the desert outside Tucson:
The Newport Tower
Medieval stone tower ... in Rhode Island. Does it look like any other Colonial structure you've seen? Recent carbon dating of the mortar indicates 1400s construction date (see post below).
The Westford Knight Sword
Medieval Battle Sword ... in Westford, Massachusetts. Can anyone deny the pommel, hilt and blade punch-marked into the bedrock?
The Spirit Pond Rune Stone
Medieval Inscription ... in Maine, near Popham Beach. Long passed off as a hoax, but how many people know the Runic language? And how is it that some of the Runic characters match rare runes on inscriptions found in Minnesota and Rhode Island? Carbon-dating of floorboards at nearby long house date to 1405.
The Narragansett Rune Stone
Medieval Inscription ... in Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay. This Runic inscription is only visible for twenty minutes a day at low tide--is this also the work of a modern-day, Runic-speaking hoaxster?
The Westford Boat Stone
Medieval Ship Carving ... in Westford, MA. Found near the Westford Knight site. Weathering patterns of carving are consistent with that of 600-year-old artifact. And why would a Colonial trail-marker depict a knorr, a 14th-century ship?
The Kensington Rune Stone
Medieval Inscription... in Minnesota. Forensic geology confirms the carvings predate European settlement of Minnesota--so did Runic-speaking Native Americans carve it?
The Hooked X Rune
Medieval Runic Character ... on inscriptions found in Maine, Minnesota and Rhode Island. But this rare rune was only recently found in Europe. This conclusively disproves any hoax theory while also linking these three artifacts together.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Tucson Lead Artifacts
Just returned from Tucson Arizona, where I examined the Tucson lead artifacts with geologist Scott Wolter and historian Michael Carr. These artifacts were discovered in the 1920s buried about 5 feet below the desert surface in a layer of caliche (a cementing together of the desert soil and minerals) outside Tucson. There are 31 artifacts, mostly crosses, swords and spears. The artifacts appear to be ceremonial and are engraved with both Latin and Hebrew writing, along with both Christian and Jewish religious symbols. The dates on the artifacts (using Roman Numerals) range from the 8th to 10th centuries A.D. Those who support the authenticity of the artifacts theorize that they are the work of a group of Christianized Jews from southern France who somehow found their way to what is now Arizona. Based on Wolter’s microscopic examination of the buildup of mineral deposits on the artifacts, the artifacts appear to be ancient. If so, these artifacts could be among the most important finds in American archeological history. Ironically, the site where the artifacts were found is adjacent to what is now Christopher Columbus Park—perhaps it is time to rename this park?
Here is a picture of a pair of ceremonial crosses:
And here is some Hebrew writing on one of them:
Here is some Latin writing on one of the crosses:
Here is discovery site, in the desert outside Tucson:
Here is a picture of a pair of ceremonial crosses:
And here is some Hebrew writing on one of them:
Here is discovery site, in the desert outside Tucson:
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Amazing discovery ...Where are those artifacts now ? Are they on display anywhere ?
Ronen
The artifacts are in the collection of the Arizona Historical Society, in Tucson, available for viewing by appointment.
David,
I don't know if I ever told you this or not, but the site you show a picture of is not the correct discovery site. Apparently, Don Burgess intentionally led us to different location to "protect" the actual location. Perhaps he thought we'd steal the real site...
Anyway, Chuck Bent, grandson of Thomas Bent, took us to actual location which is about a mile away from this spot.
Scott,
Regarding the lead artifacts in Arizona. Have you ever considered that they may have been left by the Spanish during Colonial times? They set up many missions in the Arizona region, including San José de Tumacácori Mission.
To me, it makes more sense that a group of people geared more towards colonization left these artifacts rather than a small, expeditionary force. You said yourself that these people would not have brought heavy lead to the New World, but would they have brought the skilled artisans and tools with them to mine and process the lead?
The Corss of Lorraine, known in Spanish as the Cruz de Lorena, is prevelant in many religious sects around the world and found on many Colonial Spanish artifacts.
Let me know what you think.
-Josh
Being a native of New England, I am surrounded by many mysterious locations. I would love to find out the truth about all these sites and artifacts. I hope Scott Wolter does a show on The Westford Knight.
Josh, thanks for your post. The writing on the artifacts themselves tells the story of a group of explorers from France. I think your Spanish explorer possibility might otherwise make some sense, but why would the Spaniards identify themselves as Christianized French Jews?
-Dave
Hi Patrick. Scott has examined the Westford Knight a few times. He believes the sword carving is very old. But he doesn't believe the rest of the carving (the shield and the knight's head) is anything more than the natural pitting of the bedrock. He has also examined the Westford Boat Stone (believed to be related to the Knight) in his lab and believes the weathering is consistent with what one would find on a 600-year-old artifact.
what is the translation on the lead artifacts
Nitehawk6565:
A number of the artifacts contain Latin wrtiting (there is also Hebrew) which essentially recounts the history of a group of Roman Jews who relocated to the Gaul region of France and in approximately 775 AD journeyed to a land they called ‘Calalus’ (presumably the American southwest). As was the case with many Jews of this period, apparently they had begun to become Christianized but also maintained many of their Jewish traditions. The writings recrount how they fought many wars with the local people, whom they called the Toltecs, eventually defeating them and ruling for more than 100 years. Finally, in 880 AD, their leader named Israel III freed the Toltecs. When Israel III died, war again broke out, this time catastrophically for the Europeans who were defeated and presumably killed and/or enslaved. The last record, telling of this final battle, is dated 895 AD.
This is a rough translation and others may interpret passages differently, but it will give you the gist of things.
Scott, have you done any study about the RH-negative blood type of the Basque people & how also their language is totally different than any other European language, and the possible genetic connections to RH-negative peoples in original Amerindians? I think you'll find something very...fascinating.-Danny Wayne Evans doc007gonz@gmail.com
Just posted on my blog about this episode, and in doing research online, found your blog! I have added it to my blog list and my follow list. I am fascinated with all of this....live in Tucson...plan to make an appt. to see the artifacts! Thanks for having such a great blog on archaeoastronomy!
Hi Marie, and welcome!
These artifacts are pretty compelling. I happened to speak to Scott Wolter yesterday and he remains convinced the geology indicates they are not a hoax. In fact, I am setting my current novel in Arizona, with a plot that is triggered by the lead artifacts and the Mustang Mountain runic inscription.
The Moors were the 1st people to use Moor-Tar (Mortar). Therefore the Moors were the ones who built the Tower. In addition the Templar's were taught by Egyptian Moors. No such thing as Templar prior to Moors and all Moors were NOT Muslim. Moor, Muur , Ma'Re'or Mary are cultural terms in reference to a Nation and not religion. Moorish history goes back 50000 years and the Europeans destroyed it during the Conquistadors and the Reconstruction era! Meaning the Europeans re-made history
During Colonization the Europeans destroyed history and suggested all blacks and indigenous people came from Africa. THIS WAS A 100% LIE!The MOORS were already here, the written literature bares witness to these FACTS. When watching such channels as History Channel and H2 "mysteriously" they NEVER acknowledge the MOORS (Wonder why) who civilized Europe during the Middle Ages. This is because the Moors were from North Africa and NOT Europe. The Majority of Europeans did not even know the Earth was ROUND during this time. The Moors had the most advanced Seamen, Sailors and Maps of that Time. Until Europeans are willing to investigate the achievements of others outside their race, THEY WILL NEVER ARRIVE A TOTAL TRUTH INVESTIGATE is a MUST!
Michael:
I have never heard the theory the Moors build the Newport Tower. I do agree that much of the knowledge the Templars acquired during the 12th and 13th centuries came from Middle Eastern and Northern African sources.
I found this blog after watching the Walter show. The comment about the Basques intrigues me. Years ago I studies Edgar Cayce's readings on Atlantis. After the last age of destructions of Atlantis, many had dispersed before the final disaster. He said that one could find the Atlantians traces in the Basque people and many had been in what is now the Yucatan (mayan racial types)and later became the mound builders of the American Indians. I find this fascinating. I also concur with the comments on the moors.
Interesting The Newport tower is on what was my family ancestral lands in Rhode Island. Or more properly Raude Island, Or The Red's Island. As in Erik.
My mother was a Reid or Red.
My last name is Arnold.
George, I had never heard that explanation for Rhode Island. Fascinating! Yes, I was aware that RI Governor Arnold owned the land the Tower is on.
David,
Has anyone noticed the similarities between the tale on the Tucson artifacts and that which is told in the Book of Mormon?
Re similarities between Tucson artifacts and tale told in Book of Mormon: Yes! In fact, my next novel explores exactly that similarity, along with many other ancient artifacts in the American Southwest. Coming out this fall...
I found two lead artifact both are nickel size one looks like birds head fully detailed other one don't know my email is wininger.robert@gmail.com
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