Secrets of Ancient America: Archaeoastronomy and the Legacy of the Phoenicians, Celts, and Other Forgotten Explorers
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.
Praise for this book
“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.”
📝 Description: Secrets of Ancient America: Archaeoastronomy and the Legacy of the Phoenicians, Celts, and Other Forgotten Explorers
📑 What's inside
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Challenging Long-Held Views
- The Heart of the Matter
- The Old History: Are We Living in Flatland?
- The Archeopriests
- Landing of the Diffusionists
- 1 Two Stories of Columbus
- Discovering a New History
- The Usual Story of Columbus
- The Real Story of Columbus Emerges
- The Dynamics of Slavery
- Aftermath
- 2 American History Abc
- Barry Fell's America B.C
- The Phoenicians in America
- The Phoenician Newton Stone in Scotland
- The Bourne Stone
- The Crespi Collection from Ecuador
- Other Phoenician/American Discoveries
- The Celtic Ogham Writing on the Newton Stone
- Coins by the Hundreds
- The Davenport Relics Conspiracy
- The Critics Prevail
- 3 The Stars and the Stones
- Archaeo--What?
- Megalithic Ireland and Martin Brennan
- 4 Celtic New England
- Finding the Trailhead
- Exploring Celtic America
- An Auspicious Meeting
- Standing Stones and Perched Rocks
- The New Hampshire Ring of Stone
- America's Stonehenge
- 5 They Settled in Mesoamerica
- Martin Brennan in Mexico
- The Hero Twins of the Popol Vuh
- The Maya Calendar
- John Major Jenkins and the Galactic Alignment
- The Hidden Sign Language of the Maya
- Chichén Itzá's Equinox Serpent
- The Aztec Quetzalcoatl and the Mayan Kukulcán
- Influences from Africa and Asia?
- Influences from India?
- 6 Sacred Sexuality at the Pathfinder Site
- Meeting Bill McGlone in Colorado
- The Purgatoire River Canyon
- Archaeoastronomy Basics
- The Pathfinder
- Meeting the Hunter and the Goddess
- A Second Pathfinder Alignment
- Divine Sexuality--The Story of Changing Woman
- 7 Equinox Sunrise: Celtic Sun Deities in Colorado
- Diffusionists at Odds
- A Cowboy Guide
- Crack Cave, Southeastern Colorado
- Equinox Sunrise at Crack Cave
- 8 Old World Cosmologies at the Anubis Caves
- Celtic Religion in Oklahoma
- Mitra, Mithra, or Mithras
- Anubis Caves Inscriptions
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💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
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
Reader rating
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
📖 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
📚 Glossary
- Archaeoastronomy
- Epigraphy
- Pre-Columbian
📔 Questions to reflect on
- How does challenging the established narrative of 'discovery' impact your understanding of history and cultural identity?
- If verifiable evidence of widespread pre-Columbian contact were unequivocally accepted, how might it reshape our current geopolitical and historical perspectives?
- 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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