Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. Mormon church founder joseph smith 18051844 practised. More evidence that ancient romans may have made it to oak. The lagina brothers, stars of the show, had the sword examined at st. Artefacts found searching for oak islands money pit. Samples of wood were taken from a shaft discovered on nolans property and analysed by radiocarbon dating. In a surprising move, ndp mla denise petersonrafuse, announced to the nova scotia legislature, the spear of destiny and other historical and religious artifacts have been found on oak island. Jul 25, 2019 if the connection between oak island and the knights templar is valid, then this could be a step closer to the truth behind the islands mysterious artifacts. It was such a huge undertaking in my mind that quite frankly, it scared me. Coin roll hunting everything else general discussion artifacts metal detecting. Joseph smith, treasure digging, the angel and comoros. Is the new story about a roman sword found near oak island a hoax. Sep 03, 2014 public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement.
This fragment of an old ruler or framing square was found near the buried log structures at smiths cove. Oak island, a site of tremendous captain kidd treasure speculation, lies just. As you can tell from the multiple subtitles, the book has some problems with editing. The seer stones become part of the story of the book of mormon, as special. Comprehensive list of artifacts found to date a number of people have mentioned that it would be nice to have a comprehensive list of any real evidence that has been found. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to. Mayan connection to the oak island internet archive. Halperns 2017 book, the templar mission to oak island and beyond. The elder smith was also accused of participating in criminal activities, and appeared in court on at least one occasion.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while. There is a megalithic structure on oak island, nova scotia. Is the new story about a roman sword found near oak island. Artefacts found searching for oak islands money pit treasures. Nov 20, 2017 archaeologist advises dig be stopped on the curse of oak island after artifact found. Mcinnis and two friends started digging and found a layer of flat stones two feet down. Gun, missouri, and hoard of rings historical artifacts, ancient artifacts, history of. If the connection between oak island and the knights templar is valid, then this could be a step closer to the truth behind the islands mysterious artifacts. Well, we found the ark of the covenant, but we done drilled right though the middle of it, oops.
These artifacts are said to have been brought to the surface by an auger bit. Artefacts found beneath oak island the following items have been recovered from the oak island money pit. The lagina brothers, stars of the show, had the sword examined at. Here follow a number of objects which have been found on oak island by groups undertaking excavations over the years. Oak island poses two different challenges for these treasure seekers. Oak island unearthed exploring the mayan aztec connection.
Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, 262. But the very earliest biblical manuscripts known to scholars were found in a tomb in jerusalem in 1980. According to old stories, the immense treasure has been hidden the curse of oak island treasure and items that were found. It is beyond the scope of this article to outline all the controversial claims, but we will briefly recount one as an example. Oak island unearthed a miners investigation into the enigma of oak island, the mesoamericans, and the treasures buried therein kindle edition by obrien, john o. First, there is a deep mine shaft the money pit at the bottom of which the treasure lies.
Human bones as well as soft tissue and hairs were discovered during filming for historys hit series. Pieces of chain, fragments of metal encrusted with cement and hand forged wire. Roman sword found near oak island, nova scotia may. Pages in category book of mormon artifacts the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Anyone who has given much attention to all the oak island exploring and conjecturing that has gone on for the past 221 years, could find this troubling.
This book offers evidence that this treasure came from the wreck of a. The spear of destiny has been recovered on oak island. New evidence ancient romans may have made it to oak island, canada. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. Watch as wayne may presents many of the ancient american artifacts found in north america and see how they line up with the nephite, lamanite and jaredite culture. Manchester, ny a team of archaeologists excavating a drumlin known as mormon hill or the cumorah, in western new york, have discovered a set of gold plates which they believe could be linked to the founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, joseph smith jr. The discovery of unusual artifacts is a common element in tales of buried treasure, and echoes the inscribed stone allegedly found during excavation of the oak island money pit. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Dan peterson cites scholarship arguing that the coming forth of the book of mormon follows an ancient pattern. In 1965, my father, james troutman, set out on an expedition from california to nova scotia to meet up with robert dunfield, and dan blankenship, as partner in a group to find the elusive treasure on oak island. Jan 17, 2018 theres no question in my mind that a good portion of the success of oak island can be traced to exactly that dynamic, where viewers can participate in endless debate about who buried what on oak island and what all the clues mean.
In one glass case sits a weathered page from the original book of mormon manuscript that. Public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts. Brothers discover ancient 220yearold treasure on oak island. This letter contains material mainly agreeing with that found in the oak island. Oak island idols presented by joy steele after meeting with chappell relatives. In the late 1820s, when joseph smith announced that hed recovered an ancient book that had been written on metal plates and concealed by one of its authors in a stone box, his claim was widely derided. Rick lagina on next weeks the curse of oak island and, inset, one of the bone fragments. Captain kidd, joseph smith and moroni, comoros island.
Nonetheless, a deepenough dig probably can reveal firm evidence of the mayaaztec mining of palygorskite clay which. Each of these themes is prominent throughout the book of mormon. The questions multiply when considering what mcinnis and others allegedly found on oak island. Researchers investigating the mysterious oak island, located on the south shore of nova. Pultizer says it is time to rewrite the history books. Book of mormon religion, spiritualism, and occult the book of mormon is joseph smiths translation of golden plates said to be shown him by the angel moroni beginning on. At 10 feet down, the friends found a layer or platform of. When joseph found this stone, there was a company digging in harmony, pa. Dutcher excavated to mound floor and discovered diagnostic artifacts. But the idea of an ancient book hidden up to come forth at. Artefacts discovered on oak island the information below touches upon some of the more memorable artefacts found on the island thus far. However, without the benefit of modern science and carbon dating, many of the artifacts.
I think there is more to oak island than even to those who are there now working it. If enough people could have the opportunity of learning what the evidence really indicates at oak island, it should change the whole direction of the search for. The mormon artifact collection has 100s of artifacts that can prove beyond any doubt the worlds most ancient highly advanced civilization has been discovered in america called the jaredites in the book of mormon from the tower of babel. The first excavations at oak island how oak island works. The religion founded with 30 followers now counts 15 million worldwide after. Here follow a number of objects which have been found on oak island by. If enough people could have the opportunity of learning what the evidence really indicates at oak island, it should change the whole direction of the search for the solution to the mystery of the oak island treasure.
Book of mormon religion, spiritualism, and occult the book of mormon is joseph smiths translation of golden plates said to be shown him by the angel moroni beginning on september 21, 1823, in palmyra, new york. Plot summary at the money pit area, rick and marty lagina, craig tester, and. May 01, 2016 the discovery of planets outside the solar system the birth of stars in the universe documentary touch your heart 11,614 watching live now. The drilling being done on that island seems to be real but this show seems sort of scripted and is showing signs of just stringing along the watchers. Human bones discovered during filming of history series the. The 90 foot stone was built in to a fireplace of the smith family on oak island, removed in 1865 and taken to a book bindery in halifax where. What, if anything, lies buried beneath oak island has been the subject of a huge amount of debate. Oak island producer claims sword was purchased to discredit pulitzer.
Jun 28, 2016 in the late 1820s, when joseph smith announced that hed recovered an ancient book that had been written on metal plates and concealed by one of its authors in a stone box, his claim was widely derided. If proof can be established that members of the knights templar successfully made their way to north america as many as seven centuries ago, the narrator said. The discovery of planets outside the solar system the birth of stars in the universe documentary touch your heart 11,614 watching live now. In 1795 three boys discovered the top of an ancient shaft on uninhabited oak island in mahone bay, nova scotia. Many of the artifacts have been lost and are known only through writings left by early searchers or writers. The book of mormon does not say that all the natives in the new world were either lamanites or nephites. They were made by two different cultures, from two different types of material. The following is a general folklore version of what happened according to bobby restall, roberts son. There are many artifacts found in america and throughout the world ooparts out of place artifacts that are ignored explained away and covered up that may have a connection to the worlds most advanced civilization dispersed from the tower of babel.
Cultural context preceding the book of mormon mormon stories. The oak island stone triangle does seems like it was made by a mayan culture or mesoamerica by examining the oak island stone triangle and its cipher to a pyramid it perceives stealth in length if you view the pyramids in south america they are very similar to the oak island stone triangle cipher of a pyramid. There is a megalithic structure on oak island, nova scotia named. Book of mormon artifacts and metallurgy life after ministry. The spear of destiny has been recovered on oak island according to canadian legislator. Artefacts found beneath oak island oak island treasure. Oak island, the site of a tremendous amount of treasure speculation, lies near novia. Archaeologist advises dig be stopped on the curse of oak island after artifact found.
Copper coin, bosuns whistle, and iron ring bolt imbedded in a rock at smiths cover. Last week halpern released her longgestating project, the templar mission to oak island and beyond. Feb 01, 2016 as far as actual treasure found on oak island,it seems there are bits and pieces of coins that have been found metal detecting but this so far is it. The only record of the peoples living here are prior to discovery is written in the artifacts left behind and the dna that has moved forward. Nonetheless, a deepenough dig probably can reveal firm evidence of the mayaaztec mining of palygorskite clay which john obrien posits in his book, oak island unearthed. Curiously, the roman sword found off of oak island is far from the only piece of evidence suggesting a precolumbus roman history in nova scotia, and indeed, the rest of. The oak island mystery has been the worlds greatest and strangest treasure hunt, and after years of research the authors have finally solved the sinister with an answer that is challenging, controversial, and disturbing.
From the coins that have been found to the inscriptions on the missing. The curse of oak island treasure and items that were found. Research scientists at stelco estimate that it was manufactured prior to 1783. Researchers investigating the mysterious oak island, located on the south shore of nova scotia, canada, have made a startling announcement regarding the discovery of a roman ceremonial sword and what is believed to be a roman shipwreck, radically suggesting that ancient mariners visited north america more than a thousa. I personally think that the oak island treasure pit found in nova scotia 1795. The numbers and calibrations have been engraved by hand and are in english measure. Roman sword found near oak island, nova scotia may rewrite. The following items have been recovered from the oak island money pit.
Oak island isnt the first place roman artifacts have purportedly been found in the new world. Moroni, comoros island source for the book of mormon names moroni and. Theres no question in my mind that a good portion of the success of oak island can be traced to exactly that dynamic, where viewers can participate in endless debate about who buried what on oak island and what all the clues mean. The shocking revelations of a 12th century manuscript. Public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts usa today. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. The oak island money pit in nova scotia, shrouded in mystery for hundreds of years, can be investigated by booking a walk the mystery tour. Roman sword discovered off oak island radically suggests. Roman sword discovered off oak island radically suggests ancient. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. Human bones discovered during filming of history series.
Book of mormon geography watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. They may not be treasure, but perhaps give us an idea of the people that have worked or lived on the island over the years. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. The book of mormon article about the book of mormon by the. Hutton pulitzer has been promoting as a 100% confirmed roman artifact that would rewrite nova scotia history. Review of the templar mission to oak island and beyond by. The drilling being done on that island seems to be real but this show seems sort of scripted and. Hebrews in prehistoric america book of mormon evidence. The thirdoldest biblical texts are the dead sea scrolls already mentioned above. In one glass case sits a weathered page from the original book of mormon manuscript that latterday saints believe was translated. No, said mesoamerican advocate and executive director of book of mormon central kirk magleby. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. The following documents spanning the past forty years show the analysis which has been undertaken and the conclusions which have been drawn about the suggested age of the wood, hinting at an approximate creation date for the money.
Shocking revelations of a 12 th century manuscript. The book of mormon article about the book of mormon by. The cremona document, and the oak island map, were the primary subject matter of ms. Bone dry the following is a plot summary and analysis of season 5, episode 5 of the history channels tv series the curse of oak island. The truth is that these two weapons are vastly different. These artifacts and discoveries are directly related to the book of mormon artifacts. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. The oak island is an incredible place which has been wrapped in a mystery that people are trying to solve for more than 200 years. If the connection between oak island and the knights templar is valid, then this could be a step closer to the truth behind the island s mysterious artifacts. According to old stories, the immense treasure has been hidden on the island, and for many years we could see people trying to uncover it. As far as actual treasure found on oak island,it seems there are bits and pieces of coins that have been found metal detecting but this so far is it. Archaeologist advises dig be stopped on the curse of oak. Below youll find a listing of the artifacts found, or allegedly found, on the island.
Researchers investigating the mysterious oak island, located on the south shore of nova scotia, canada, have made a startling announcement regarding the discovery of a roman ceremonial sword and what is believed to be a roman shipwreck, radically suggesting that. I may not be an archaeologist, but im pretty sure its a bad idea to drill for artifacts. Copper coin, bosuns whistle, and iron ring bolt imbedded in a rock at smiths cover 17951802. Crystalinks oak island and rennes le chateau connection many have grappled with trying to explain the mystery of oak island, but none have been able to find out whats at the bottom of the money pit.
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