Discovery of an Ancient 3D "Relief Map" of the Ural Region. Discovered in China!

Pravda ^ | 14:48 2002-04-30 | Translated by Vera Solovieva

[vannrox]

This is very new to me. I find it very interesting.

[vannrox]

"...“The map was probably created at the time when the Earth’s magnetic pole situated in the today’s area of Franz Josef Land, while this was exactly 120 million years ago, - professor Chuvyrov says. – The map we have is beyond of traditional perception of mankind and we need a long time to get used to it. We have got used to our miracle. At first we thought that the stone was about 3,000 years. Though, that age was gradually growing, till we identified the shells ingrained in the stone to sign some objects. Though, who could guarantee that the shell was alive while being ingrained in the map? The map’s creator probably used a petrified find.”

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[per loin]

Nothing to get excited about. They've simply found the seed from which the area was terra-farmed.

[Ff--150]

ping

[Abcdefg]

Hoax?

[ken5050]

The map is titled "Desiderata"

[aruanan]

Pretty cool. But you know what they say over there: There is no news in Izvestia and no truth in Pravda.

[aimhigh]

I once heard a Nobel award scientist talk about OOPART - out of placve and relative time. Stuff like spark plugs, etc found to be thousands of years old. Interesting stuff.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Another story for blam...

[Abcdefg]

Desiderata

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Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble, it's a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantement, it is as perrenial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

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From the Alt.Usage.English FAQ: "Desiderata" was written in 1927 by Max Ehrmann (1872-1945). In 1956, the rector of St. Paul's Church in Baltimore, Maryland, used the poem in a collection of mimeographed inspirational material for his congregation. Someone who subsequently printed it asserted that it was found in Old St. Paul's Church, dated 1692. The year 1692 was the founding date of the church and has nothing to do with the poem. See Fred D. Cavinder, "Desiderata", TWA Ambassador, Aug. 1973, pp. 14-15.

[aruanan]

Where are the other 199 slabs and what do they map?

[RightWhale]

This has been the subject of a couple of threads already. It's one of those Fortean objects, it just doesn't fit and we don't know what to make of it. It might also be a hoax.

[Abcdefg]

Also: http://english.pravda.ru/main/2002/05/30/29507.html

[aruanan]

I like the Firesign Theatre version better.

[aruanan]

Looks as though old Vera Solovieva needs a little work on her English. One should translate from one's weaker language into one's stronger language.

[VaBthang4]

Gee such detailed images.
Sure am glad I was able to draw my own conclusions.

~smirk~

[Pistias]

bizarre

befuddled

bump

[ErnBatavia]

I saw the same thing in a tortilla in south Texas a few years ago.......but I kept my mouth shut.

[wattsmag2]

Yep, tey could do an aeronautical survey, but they made their maps of stone. Sure sounds believable to me.

[solzhenitsyn]

Baloney.