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Discoveries of Giants Bones

By Peter KiruuPublished 3 months ago 3 min read
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Has it ever occured to you that there could have been a race that is larger than us?

In the year 1911, within the confines of a narrow cave in Lovelock, Nevada, two miners embarked on a quest for bat guano, a vital ingredient in fertilizer production. However, their journey into the depths of darkness led them to a startling discovery – over 40 human skeletons, some unusually large. The unearthing of giant bones in Lovelock Cave, particularly skulls and skeletons measuring between seven and eight feet, captivated the public's imagination. The mysterious twist was that these skeletons often featured red hair, distinct from the Native Americans in the region.

Despite the unfortunate loss of many large bones over the years, several skulls were preserved in a local museum. Around a decade ago, four exceptionally large skulls displayed in the museum were ceremonially buried. The artifacts extracted from Lovelock Cave, numbering over 100,000, included giant-sized sandals and clothing, suggesting the existence of beings towering over average humans.

While the idea of giant bones in a Nevada cave may seem far-fetched, reports of such discoveries were not uncommon during the Wild West era. People were fascinated by the notion of a giant race, reminiscent of biblical beliefs about giants inhabiting the Earth. The connection between these discoveries and the historical beliefs of the indigenous Paiute people, who have lived in the Nevada desert for centuries, adds an intriguing layer to the mystery.

According to the account of Sarah Wamaka, a descendant of Chief Wamaka of the Paiute, her people engaged in a three-year battle with red-haired giants living in the mountains near their nation. Faced with cannibalistic giants, the Paiute ultimately trapped the last of them in Lovelock Cave, setting it ablaze and ending the threat. The discovery of evidence of extreme burning near the cave entrance in 1911 aligns with this narrative.

The Paiute story gains credibility from the remnants saved by Sarah Wamaka, including red hair sewn into a mourning dress. The consistency between the Paiute legend and the archaeological findings in Lovelock Cave fuels speculation about the existence of giants in the region.

Beyond Lovelock Cave, reports of giant bones in the western Nevada desert abound. Historical accounts cite discoveries in 1904 and 1931 of 11-foot and 8.5-foot skeletons, respectively. The persistence of such stories, coupled with skeletal evidence and giant-sized artifacts, raises questions about the possibility of a race of giants once inhabiting the old west.

While skeptics may dismiss these tales as folklore, for many, they serve as a tangible link to historical beliefs and biblical narratives. The question remains – did giants once roam the old west, leaving behind traces in places like Lovelock Cave, or are these accounts mere products of ethnic conflicts and wars, embellished over time?

In Mecca, a city known for one of the world's largest religious structures, the Grand Mosque, stands a 43-ton granite cube, the Kaaba. At the heart of the Kaaba is the Black Stone of Mecca, considered one of the most sacred stones in Islam. Believed to have fallen from heaven during the time of Adam and Eve, it marked the location of the first temple, later becoming Mecca itself.

For the 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, the Black Stone holds immense significance. During the Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims face the Kaaba, seeking a connection with the divine. While the stone's miraculous origin aligns with religious beliefs, some experts suggest a scientific perspective, considering it as possibly a meteorite. The stone's purported ability to emit energy, coupled with its unanalyzed nature, adds to the mystique surrounding the Black Stone.

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Peter Kiruu

I Am very passionate about telling great stories, a Fine Artist, Poet and an Author.

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  • Ha Le Sa3 months ago

    It is really fascinating read about ancient giants! Loved the mix of history and mythology. Kept me intrigued till the end.

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