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The Petroglyphs of Mu: Pohnpei, Nan Madol, and the Legacy of Lemuria

✍️ Carole Nervig, Barbara Hand Clow
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Carole Nervig's captivating research unearths the mysteries of the Pohnpaid petroglyphs, discovered on the Micronesian island of Pohnpei after a brush fire. This groundbreaking work meticulously documents these never-before-seen carvings, revealing their profound connections to symbolic systems found in ancient cultures worldwide, from Vedic India to the Inca and beyond. Nervig presents a compelling argument that Pohnpaid is not only deeply ancient but also predates the neighboring megalithic city of Nan Madol, suggesting a shared, proto-civilization perhaps linked to the legendary continent of Lemuria. This illustrated volume invites a re-evaluation of humanity's ancient past.

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“One site stands out as greatly significant in our understanding of the emergence of civilization in the Pacific. That place is the enigmatic site of Nan Madol on the eastern shores of the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia. Carole Nervig not only throws new light on this mysterious place but finds its precursor in Pohnpaid, adding considerable knowledge to what we know about this much understudied part of the ancient world.”
— Andrew Collins, author of Göbekli Tepe
🏛 Bear & Company 📅 2022 📖 368 pages 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781591434474
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Nervig and Clow deliver a visually rich and intellectually stimulating journey into the heart of ancient mysteries. This book excels at presenting compelling photographic evidence and drawing intriguing, if speculative, connections between global symbolic traditions. Those seeking conventional, peer-reviewed archaeology might find its conclusions too bold. However, for readers fascinated by lost civilizations, esoteric history, and the profound interconnectedness of ancient cultures, this stands as a vital and thought-provoking contribution to the field of alternative history.

📝 Description: The Petroglyphs of Mu: Pohnpei, Nan Madol, and the Legacy of Lemuria

- Shows how the archetypal symbols of the Pohnpaid petroglyphs have exact counterparts in other ancient cultures throughout the world - Provides evidence that Pohnpaid is closely related to--yet predates--neighboring Nan Madol - Includes hundreds of Pohnpaid petroglyphs and stone circle photos, many never before seen While residing on the small Pacific island of Pohnpei in the 1990s, Carole Nervig discovered that a recent brush fire had exposed hundreds of previously unknown petroglyphs carved on gigantic boulders. This portion of the megalithic site called Pohnpaid was unknown even to Pohnpei's state historic preservation officer. The petroglyphs were unlike others from Oceania, so Nervig began investigating and comparing them with petroglyphs and symbols from around the world. In this fully illustrated exploration, Nervig documents her discoveries on Pohnpei, revealing how the archetypal symbols of the Pohnpaid petroglyphs have exact counterparts in other ancient cultures and universal motifs throughout the world, including the Australian Aborigines, the Inca in Peru, the Vedic civilization of India, early Norse runes, and Japanese symbols. She provides evidence that Pohnpaid is closely related to--yet predates--neighboring Nan Madol and shows how Pohnpaid was an outpost of the sunken Kahnihmueiso, a city of the now-vanished civilization of Mu, or Lemuria. Discussing the archaeoastronomical function of the Pohnpaid stones, the author examines how many of the glyphs symbolize celestial phenomena and clearly reveal how their creators were sky watchers with a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, geophysics, geomancy, and engineering. She shows how the scientific concepts depicted in the petroglyphs reveal how the citizens of Mu had a much deeper understanding of the living Earth than we do, which gave them the ability to manipulate natural forces both physically and energetically. Combining archaeological evidence with traditional oral accounts, Nervig reveals Pohnpaid not only as a part of a geodetic network of ancient sacred sites and portals but also as a remnant of the now submerged but once enlightened Motherland of Mu.

📑 What's inside

  1. FOREWORD
  2. Access to the Divine Feminine Barbara Hand Clow
  3. Prelude Acknowledgments
  4. INTRODUCTION
  5. Enough Legendary Smoke to Confirm Ancient Fires
  6. CHAPTER 1
  7. Pacific Petroglyphs in the Room
  8. CHAPTER 2
  9. Legends of Pohnpaid and Takaieu: Contradiction Reigns
  10. CHAPTER 3
  11. Dreams, Takaieu, and Little People
  12. CHAPTER 4
  13. Madolenihmw's Ley Lines of Antiquity
  14. CHAPTER 5
  15. Publish, or Procrastinate and Perish
  16. CHAPTER 6
  17. Pacific Crossroads: Diffusion, Migration, and Mu
  18. CONCLUSION
  19. The Legacy of Mu
  20. APPENDIX
  21. Symbols of Mu References
  22. Index

💎 Expert review

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Nervig’s research provides a visually rich and intellectually stimulating exploration of Pohnpei’s petroglyphs and their alleged links to Nan Madol and Lemuria. While the illustrated format enhances the appeal for visual learners and enthusiasts of megalithic mysteries, this book may not suit readers seeking strictly peer-reviewed archaeological consensus or those skeptical of alternative history narratives. It is best appreciated by those already open to esoteric perspectives on ancient civilizations. The text serves as a compelling invitation to question established timelines, though it requires an acceptance of its speculative framework regarding global symbolic continuity and the existence of lost continents.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers fascinated by the intersection of ancient mythology, archaeology, and esoteric history will find this volume deeply rewarding. Carole Nervig’s meticulous documentation of the Pohnpei petroglyphs offers a rare glimpse into a forgotten global heritage that challenges conventional historical timelines. Those intrigued by the mysterious connections between Vedic India, Inca symbolism, and Micronesian megalithic structures will appreciate the compelling argument for a shared proto-civilization. This book invites you to re-evaluate humanity's ancient past through the lens of legendary Lemuria, providing a captivating journey into stone-carved secrets that reveal profound symbolic links across vast distances and epochs.

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5
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If you're drawn to ancient mysteries, global symbolism, or the compelling possibility of lost civilizations like Lemuria, this book is essential. It's for those who question established historical narratives and seek profound connections across disparate ancient cultures.

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Nervig’s research provides a visually rich and intellectually stimulating exploration of Pohnpei’s petroglyphs and their alleged links to Nan Madol and Lemuria. While the illustrated format enhances the appeal for visual learners and enthusiasts of megalithic mysteries, this book may not suit readers seeking strictly peer-reviewed archaeological consensus or those skeptical of alternative history narratives. It is best appreciated by those already open to esoteric perspectives on ancient civilizations. The text serves as a compelling invitation to question established timelines, though it requires an acceptance of its speculative framework regarding global symbolic continuity and the existence of lost continents.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Their significance lies in their striking visual parallels to archetypal symbols found in ancient cultures across the globe, from India to Peru, suggesting a universal symbolic language rather than isolated development.
The author presents evidence suggesting that the Pohnpaid site, with its unique petroglyphs, is considerably older than the well-known megalithic ruins of Nan Madol, potentially laying foundational symbolic groundwork for the later civilization.

📖 Who should read this

If you're drawn to ancient mysteries, global symbolism, or the compelling possibility of lost civilizations like Lemuria, this book is essential. It's for those who question established historical narratives and seek profound connections across disparate ancient cultures.

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Universal Symbolic Language

The book meticulously illustrates how the recently unearthed petroglyphs of Pohnpaid share striking similarities with archetypal symbols across diverse ancient cultures. From the intricate patterns of Australian Aboriginal art to the glyphs of Peruvian Incas and the runes of Norse traditions, Nervig unveils a compelling visual tapestry, suggesting a universal symbolic lexicon that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, hinting at a shared origin for spiritual and artistic expression.

Pohnpei's Lost Antiquity

Nervig’s work challenges conventional archaeological timelines by focusing on the Pohnpaid site, which she posits as significantly older than the more famous Nan Madol. The discovery of these petroglyphs, previously unknown even to local preservationists, provides new evidence that Pohnpei harbors a deeper, more ancient history than previously understood. This re-evaluation positions Pohnpaid as a critical link in understanding the region's megalithic past.

Echoes of Lemuria

This volume bravely ventures into the realm of speculative archaeology, proposing a connection between the Pohnpaid petroglyphs and the fabled sunken continent of Lemuria, or Mu. By drawing parallels between the discovered symbols and the narratives of lost civilizations, Nervig offers a framework for understanding these ancient carvings not merely as local art, but as remnants of a vast, forgotten global culture that shaped humanity’s earliest symbolic expressions.

📜 Historical context

This work sits firmly within the tradition of speculative archaeology and studies of global diffusionism, reminiscent of authors like James Churchward and Graham Hancock. It revives the discussion around a shared, deep past for humanity, particularly focusing on the Pacific region's potential role as a cradle for ancient knowledge and symbolic systems, challenging conventional views on isolated cultural development.

📚 Glossary

Petroglyph
Megalithic
Lemuria (Mu)

📔 Questions to reflect on

  1. If ancient symbols are indeed universal, what does this imply about the origins of human consciousness and our shared spiritual heritage?
  2. Consider the possibility of a lost global civilization. How might its existence reshape our understanding of human history and cultural development?
  3. Reflect on how modern archaeological discoveries, like the Pohnpaid petroglyphs, can challenge and expand our established historical narratives.

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