Great read and an interesting story: 
Posted on 05/06/2016 7:31:17 AM PDT by Fractal Trader
Researchers have confirmed that the Mayan pyramid excavated at the Acropolis of Toniná, Chiapas is one the largest pyramids ever discovered. Discovered in 2010, Emiliano Gallaga and his team began their excavation under the impression that the pyramid was built on the top of a hill. It was not until recently that they’ve managed to fully assess it and truly see what they’re working with.
Wighing in at 75-meters tall with seven distinct districts all with their own purpose – such as Temples, palaces, markets, housing, administration – the magnitude of the Toniná pyramid compares even to that of the Tlachihualtepetl (artifical mountain) pyramid of Cholula, Puebla, roughly 70 meters in height. Researchers have hopes that further translation of the hieroglyphics may uncover the reasons as to why the Mayan civilization collapsed in this region. Containing over 300 ancient hieroglyphic texts so far identified, the Toniná pyramid has been classified as one of Mexico’s most significant historic land marks.
“It’s a big surprise to see that the pyramid was done almost entirely by pre-Hispanic architects and therefore is more artificial than natural… it was believed that the entire structure was a natural hill, but recent evidence has revealed that the structure was almost entirely built by ancient inhabitants.” said Gallaga
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Great read and an interesting story:
The story can be traced back to this article from July 2015:
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New assessment of recently found Mayan pyramid
puts it up among the biggest
“Wighing in at 75-meters tall with seven distinct districts all with their own purpose – such as Temples, palaces, markets, housing, administration – the magnitude of the Toniná pyramid compares even to that of the Tlachihualtepetl (artifical mountain) pyramid of Cholula.”
Obviously early Trump.
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Maybe this would help.
The question is, though, does Ben Carson know about this?
“Researchers have hopes that further translation of the hieroglyphics may uncover the reasons as to why the Mayan civilization collapsed in this region.”
liberal archeologists are puzzled that a non-white society based on slavery, child and adult sacrifice and absolute monarchy would ever collapse.
I like the Mayan cartoon, with the punchline: “You know, they only sacrifice Virgins”
I like the Mayan cartoon, with the punchline: “You know, they only sacrifice Virgins”
The Maya writing system is correctly called “hieroglyphs,” that is, “sacred writing,” because, according to their own writings, they believe their writing system was given to them by the gods.
I have that book on request at the library right now. It might even arrive before I get there this afternoon.
There is a technical distinction according to Coe between the Mayan glyphs and hieroglyphs. IIRC, the Mayan glyphs express phonemes while hieroglyphs represent words.
That is just a Clinton Foundation slush fund vault.
Thanks! You made me laugh,
Why, it may have sub-basements that go down for miles! It’s YUUUUUUGE.
No immigration policy. The people they welcomed in eventually destroyed them.
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