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Pyramid with a double bottom: the Maya civilization has opened up new mysteries
Recently American archaeologists made an amazing discovery that could be key to understanding the whole Maya culture. Multi-layered monument, known as El Castillo or Temple of KUKULCAN, located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Its double structure discovered in 1930-e years, however, scientists had no idea that this is only the beginning of the story.
The ancient city
Maya left his mysterious capital for several centuries before Spanish colonization of the Americas. The conquerors found only abandoned houses and temples, the magnificence of which is not subject to Time itself. For decades scientists have struggled with the mysteries of Chichen Itza — a town, a recognized UNESCO as one of the new wonders of the world. Millions of tourists had to ransack all the buildings far and wide, but scientists continue to discover new mysteries in the ruins of an ancient culture.
Virtual vision
To break through the thick ancient walls, archaeologists have used the technology of 3D - visualization of electrical tomography. The idea is to test the long-known pyramid again came to the head chief scientific officer of the expedition, Rene Chavez of Porto Seguro. However, Seguro intended therefore only to check the thickness of the visible walls — and was very surprised to discover on the scanner screen secret room.
Matryoshka Indians
It turned out that the whole pyramid is built on the principle of Russian dolls. The largest of the three (it was constructed between 1050 and 1300 BC ) is merely a kind of prelude to the real mystery. Second, the structure of the archaeologists dated to 800-1000 BC Third, at the very least, built between 550 and 800 BC This secret pyramid refers to the peak of the classic period of the Mayan civilization.
Small stash
For archaeologists, the new accidental discovery of Porto Seguro was a real gift. Scientists believe that a sealed room inside a smaller pyramid will give us the opportunity to shed light on the reasons for the sudden decline of the Mayan civilization that began around this period. In addition, a small camera may well be a funerary bed of one of the ancient rulers of the great culture. Traditionally, in the crypt of the leader of the Maya put a list of his achievements during his life — Rene Seguro thought he found just such a pyramid.
Underground lake
Another surprise awaited the researchers after the secondary survey of a smaller pyramid. It turned out that the Foundation of its base hides a secret tunnel leading to an underground lake. Most likely, the Mayans were given this reservoir of mystical properties. One of the most likely theories, the Indians could consider an underground reservoir ahead of the other world. After going through all three pyramids, the priest reached the realm of the dead, which drew mystical power to the people.
Also interesting: the Maya knew about the irregularity synodic period of Venus
Interesting facts about Mayan civilization
P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©
Source: dnpmag.com/2016/11/21/chto-skryvala-misticheskaya-piramida-majya/
The ancient city
Maya left his mysterious capital for several centuries before Spanish colonization of the Americas. The conquerors found only abandoned houses and temples, the magnificence of which is not subject to Time itself. For decades scientists have struggled with the mysteries of Chichen Itza — a town, a recognized UNESCO as one of the new wonders of the world. Millions of tourists had to ransack all the buildings far and wide, but scientists continue to discover new mysteries in the ruins of an ancient culture.
Virtual vision
To break through the thick ancient walls, archaeologists have used the technology of 3D - visualization of electrical tomography. The idea is to test the long-known pyramid again came to the head chief scientific officer of the expedition, Rene Chavez of Porto Seguro. However, Seguro intended therefore only to check the thickness of the visible walls — and was very surprised to discover on the scanner screen secret room.
Matryoshka Indians
It turned out that the whole pyramid is built on the principle of Russian dolls. The largest of the three (it was constructed between 1050 and 1300 BC ) is merely a kind of prelude to the real mystery. Second, the structure of the archaeologists dated to 800-1000 BC Third, at the very least, built between 550 and 800 BC This secret pyramid refers to the peak of the classic period of the Mayan civilization.
Small stash
For archaeologists, the new accidental discovery of Porto Seguro was a real gift. Scientists believe that a sealed room inside a smaller pyramid will give us the opportunity to shed light on the reasons for the sudden decline of the Mayan civilization that began around this period. In addition, a small camera may well be a funerary bed of one of the ancient rulers of the great culture. Traditionally, in the crypt of the leader of the Maya put a list of his achievements during his life — Rene Seguro thought he found just such a pyramid.
Underground lake
Another surprise awaited the researchers after the secondary survey of a smaller pyramid. It turned out that the Foundation of its base hides a secret tunnel leading to an underground lake. Most likely, the Mayans were given this reservoir of mystical properties. One of the most likely theories, the Indians could consider an underground reservoir ahead of the other world. After going through all three pyramids, the priest reached the realm of the dead, which drew mystical power to the people.
Also interesting: the Maya knew about the irregularity synodic period of Venus
Interesting facts about Mayan civilization
P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©
Source: dnpmag.com/2016/11/21/chto-skryvala-misticheskaya-piramida-majya/
