Chapter 5 Part II Classifying these stones according to their styles was not easy. Nevertheless, once I learned that these repetitive styles existed it took away the notion of randomness in their design. It also helped me to understand many additional facts about these stones. The first was that these stones most often have a […]
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“There is no life that does not contribute to history.” Dorothy West The Power of 9 or I Know It So I Show It! Chapter 5 Part 1 As illustrated in the previous chapters, over many years of research a number of repeated patterns emerged. One of the most significant was a replication in certain
Chapter 4 Part II Having observed repitions in certain colors, styles, shapes and patterns, I wondered if there other repitions I had missed over the years. Sure enough there were and below you will see another example of repition play out. If you look carefully you can see that this stone has a small depression
“There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.” HARRY S. TRUMAN Chapter 4 Part 1 A Coincidence is Two or Repeat, Repeat, Repeat Easily observable repeating patterns is one of the cornerstones of natural science. So in this chapter we will continue to focus on stones with similar shapes,
Chapter 3 Part II Here’s some additional stones with both the terracotta core stone and outer stone layer visible. The importance of a stone’s added exterior layer can’t be overstated. The use of this layer on the exterior of stones allowed the Aha to construct some truly phenomenal pieces. The outer stone casings were created
“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” Mark Twain Chapter 3 Part I Eggs and Bacon? or A Method That’s Simple. Like the dragon stones, these three pieces represent the same thing but, were created stylistically different. From top to bottom: 1. egg 🥚shaped stone made of polished limestone. 2. egg shaped
Chapter 2 Part II Here is another view of the baby dragon stone. It further illustrates that these stones were carefully crafted, expertly made, and meant to be viewed from various perspectives. On this side the artist painted the eye so that it wouldn’t be missed but, in case you did the photo on the
“It’s usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance.” Thomas Sowell Chapter 2 Part I Aha! or Enter the Dragon In chapter one I provided a glimpse of the level of sophistication ancient people achieved in their stonework. According to archaeologist, stones
Chapter 1 Part II Let’s begin with what the stones you previously called “portable rock art” aren’t. They are not rocks that someone picked up and pecked or flinted. In fact many of these rocks aren’t rocks at all. As it relates to many of these stones, the word manufactured would be more apropos. Not
“All the stuff you don’t know can make a new world”. Old southern African-American adage. Origin unknown. Chapter 1 Part I What’s In a Name or The Father Is Here! Many long years have passed since I found my first stone. Since then I’ve patiently awaited while others were catching on. As they were I