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Secrets of Ancient America: Archaeoastronomy and the Legacy of the Phoenicians, Celts, and Other Forgotten Explorers

✍️ Lehrburger, Carl
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Carl Lehrburger's extensive work meticulously dismantles the entrenched narrative of Columbus's "discovery," revealing compelling evidence of diverse pre-Columbian visitors to the Americas. Drawing from over 25 years of dedicated research, this volume presents a wealth of archaeological, epigraphic, and archaeoastronomical findings. It showcases how cultures from both Eastern and Western hemispheres, including Phoenicians, Celts, Chinese, and others, left indelible marks on the continent, challenging conventional understandings of ancient American history with a meticulously documented, visually rich argument.

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“Impressive insights into the spirituality of ancient stargazers abound in Carl Lehrburger's compelling, personally guided tour of archaeological sites from Stonehenge to Newport and from Serpent Mound, Ohio, to the Hindu campsites in the Mojave Desert. Fascinating research by an inquiring mind will inspire those who are curious about the new dimensions of archaeoastronomy and spirituality.”
— Gunnar Thompson, Ph.D., archaeologist, anthropologist, and author of American Discovery: Our Multicu
🏛 Bear & Company 📅 2015 📖 480 pages 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781591431930
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Lehrburger's book is a meticulously researched and visually stunning journey into the overlooked depths of American history. It excels in presenting a wealth of compelling photographic evidence and thoughtful interpretations, inviting readers to question long-held beliefs. While academic purists may find its alternative conclusions challenging, those with an open mind and a passion for ancient mysteries will find it utterly engrossing. It firmly establishes itself as a vital contribution to the ongoing re-evaluation of pre-Columbian global interactions.

📝 Description: Secrets of Ancient America: Archaeoastronomy and the Legacy of the Phoenicians, Celts, and Other Forgotten Explorers

The real history of the New World and the visitors, from both East and West, who traveled to the Americas long before 1492 - Provides more than 300 photographs and drawings, including Celtic runes in New England, Gaelic inscriptions in Colorado, and Asian symbols in the West - Reinterprets many archaeological finds, such as the Ohio Serpent Mound - Reveals Celtic, Hebrew, Roman, early Christian, Templar, Egyptian, Chinese, and Japanese influences in North American artifacts and ruins As the myth of Columbus "discovering" America falls from the pedestal of established history, we are given the opportunity to discover the real story of the New World and the visitors, from both East and West, who traveled there long before 1492. Sharing his more than 25 years of research and travel to sites throughout North America, Carl Lehrburger employs epigraphy, archaeology, and archaeoastronomy to reveal extensive evidence for pre-Columbian explorers in ancient America. He provides more than 300 photographs and drawings of sites, relics, and rock art, including Celtic and Norse runes in New England, Phoenician and Hebrew inscriptions in the Midwest, and ancient Shiva linga and Egyptian hieroglyphs in the West. He uncovers the real story of Columbus and his motives for coming to the Americas. He reinterprets many well-known archaeological and astronomical finds, such as the Ohio Serpent Mound, America's Stonehenge in New Hampshire, and the Crespi Collection in Ecuador. He reveals Celtic, Hebrew, Roman, early Christian, Templar, Egyptian, Chinese, and Japanese influences in famous stones and ruins, reconstructing the record of what really happened on the American continents prior to Columbus. He also looks at Hindu influences in Mesoamerica and sacred sexuality encoded in archaeological sites. Expanding upon the work of well-known diffusionists such as Barry Fell and Gunnar Thompson, the author documents the travels and settlements of trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific explorers, miners, and settlers who made it to the Americas and left their marks for us to discover. Interpreting their sacred symbols, he shows how their teachings, prayers, and cosmologies reveal the cosmic order and sacred landscape of the Americas.

📑 What's inside

  1. Acknowledgments
  2. Introduction: Challenging Long-Held Views
  3. The Heart of the Matter
  4. The Old History: Are We Living in Flatland?
  5. The Archeopriests
  6. Landing of the Diffusionists
  7. 1 Two Stories of Columbus
  8. Discovering a New History
  9. The Usual Story of Columbus
  10. The Real Story of Columbus Emerges
  11. The Dynamics of Slavery
  12. Aftermath
  13. 2 American History Abc
  14. Barry Fell's America B.C
  15. The Phoenicians in America
  16. The Phoenician Newton Stone in Scotland
  17. The Bourne Stone
  18. The Crespi Collection from Ecuador
  19. Other Phoenician/American Discoveries
  20. The Celtic Ogham Writing on the Newton Stone
  21. Coins by the Hundreds
  22. The Davenport Relics Conspiracy
  23. The Critics Prevail
  24. 3 The Stars and the Stones
  25. Archaeo--What?
  26. Megalithic Ireland and Martin Brennan
  27. 4 Celtic New England
  28. Finding the Trailhead
  29. Exploring Celtic America
  30. An Auspicious Meeting
  31. Standing Stones and Perched Rocks
  32. The New Hampshire Ring of Stone
  33. America's Stonehenge
  34. 5 They Settled in Mesoamerica
  35. Martin Brennan in Mexico
  36. The Hero Twins of the Popol Vuh
  37. The Maya Calendar
  38. John Major Jenkins and the Galactic Alignment
  39. The Hidden Sign Language of the Maya
  40. Chichén Itzá's Equinox Serpent
  41. The Aztec Quetzalcoatl and the Mayan Kukulcán
  42. Influences from Africa and Asia?
  43. Influences from India?
  44. 6 Sacred Sexuality at the Pathfinder Site
  45. Meeting Bill McGlone in Colorado
  46. The Purgatoire River Canyon
  47. Archaeoastronomy Basics
  48. The Pathfinder
  49. Meeting the Hunter and the Goddess
  50. A Second Pathfinder Alignment
  51. Divine Sexuality--The Story of Changing Woman
  52. 7 Equinox Sunrise: Celtic Sun Deities in Colorado
  53. Diffusionists at Odds
  54. A Cowboy Guide
  55. Crack Cave, Southeastern Colorado
  56. Equinox Sunrise at Crack Cave
  57. 8 Old World Cosmologies at the Anubis Caves
  58. Celtic Religion in Oklahoma
  59. Mitra, Mithra, or Mithras
  60. Anubis Caves Inscriptions

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💎 Expert review

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Lehrburger presents a visually rich argument that dismantles the entrenched narrative of Columbus's discovery, offering compelling evidence of pre-Columbian visitors from Phoenician, Celtic, and Chinese backgrounds. While the extensive research spanning twenty-five years is impressive, this volume is not for readers seeking concise summaries or those who strictly adhere to mainstream academic consensus without interest in alternative theories. The dense accumulation of archaeological and archaeoastronomical findings may overwhelm casual observers. However, for dedicated enthusiasts of esoteric history who appreciate a meticulously documented challenge to conventional wisdom, it serves as a significant contribution to the dialogue on ancient transoceanic contact and forgotten explorers.
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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers fascinated by the mysteries of ancient voyagers and those skeptical of traditional historical narratives will find immense value in this meticulously documented exploration. Carl Lehrburger offers a visually rich argument that invites you to reconsider the deep connections between Eastern and Western hemispheres long before Columbus. If you enjoy uncovering hidden histories through archaeological and epigraphic evidence, this book provides compelling insights into how diverse cultures left indelible marks on America. It is perfect for those who appreciate extensive research spanning over twenty-five years and wish to see conventional understandings of ancient American history challenged by a wealth of forgotten explorers and their legacies.

⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5
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If you are captivated by ancient mysteries, enjoy challenging historical dogma, or seek to uncover the untold stories of our past, this book is for you. It's an essential read for anyone curious about the true depth of human exploration and cultural exchange.

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Esoterica Books editorial team

Lehrburger presents a visually rich argument that dismantles the entrenched narrative of Columbus's discovery, offering compelling evidence of pre-Columbian visitors from Phoenician, Celtic, and Chinese backgrounds. While the extensive research spanning twenty-five years is impressive, this volume is not for readers seeking concise summaries or those who strictly adhere to mainstream academic consensus without interest in alternative theories. The dense accumulation of archaeological and archaeoastronomical findings may overwhelm casual observers. However, for dedicated enthusiasts of esoteric history who appreciate a meticulously documented challenge to conventional wisdom, it serves as a significant contribution to the dialogue on ancient transoceanic contact and forgotten explorers.

❓ Frequently asked questions

The book features over 300 photographs and detailed drawings, showcasing everything from Celtic runes and Phoenician inscriptions to reinterpreted archaeological sites like the Ohio Serpent Mound, all arguing for widespread pre-Columbian contact.
No, it presents a broad spectrum of influences, including Celtic, Hebrew, Roman, early Christian, Templar, Egyptian, Chinese, and Japanese, illustrating a diverse array of visitors and cultural interactions across the continent.

📖 Who should read this

If you are captivated by ancient mysteries, enjoy challenging historical dogma, or seek to uncover the untold stories of our past, this book is for you. It's an essential read for anyone curious about the true depth of human exploration and cultural exchange.

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Ancient Global Connections

The book meticulously details how diverse cultures, from Celtic and Phoenician to Chinese and Egyptian, left their distinct marks across the Americas. It compiles evidence like inscriptions, artifacts, and architectural alignments, suggesting a complex web of international travel and cultural exchange centuries, even millennia, prior to the conventionally accepted "discovery" date of 1492.

Decoding Hidden Meanings

Lehrburger employs archaeoastronomy and epigraphy to reinterpret what mainstream archaeology might overlook. He guides readers through the process of recognizing patterns in celestial alignments at ancient sites, deciphering forgotten symbols, and identifying linguistic parallels in inscriptions found from New England to the American West, revealing profound layers of hidden meaning.

Revisiting Established Narratives

This work fundamentally questions the foundational myths of American history, particularly the Eurocentric view of its origins. By presenting a plethora of physical evidence that points to sophisticated, global interactions, the book encourages a critical re-evaluation of textbooks and academic consensus, opening the door to a more inclusive and complex understanding of the past.

📜 Historical context

This work sits within a long tradition of alternative historical research that scrutinizes established narratives of American origins, echoing earlier debates around figures like Barry Fell and his controversial interpretations of pre-Columbian epigraphy. Lehrburger expands upon this by integrating archaeoastronomy and a broader scope of cultural influences, advocating for a truly global perspective on ancient American history, much like the esoteric traditions that often seek hidden truths beyond official accounts.

📚 Glossary

Archaeoastronomy
Epigraphy
Pre-Columbian

📔 Questions to reflect on

  1. How does challenging the established narrative of 'discovery' impact your understanding of history and cultural identity?
  2. If verifiable evidence of widespread pre-Columbian contact were unequivocally accepted, how might it reshape our current geopolitical and historical perspectives?
  3. Consider a local landmark or historical site. How might an archaeoastronomical or epigraphic lens reveal new, hidden layers of its significance?

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