Arthur D. FaramFaram Research Foundation – Arlington, Texas
Recently Arthur Faram, while investigating his Celtic Genealogy, discovered an ancient and historically revealing science.
After determining that this science had not been mentioned in any previous publications, The Faram Research Foundation named the ancient science Geoglyphology. “Geo” for earth, “glyph” for writing and “ology “ for the study of… . The original function of Geoglyphology, by the ancients, was to mark and claim territories. Since its rediscovery, this ancient science has been used to expand both the search area and the knowledge base available to the Archeologist and related disciplines. In addition, since the science was primarily used to mark large territories, claimed by the originator of the geoglyph, the resultant findings are rewriting history.During our research it was discovered that ancient civilizations have, for millennia, passed down a previously unidentified science which was used to outline the boundaries of ancient civilizations, around the world. During their constant battle to [amazon asin=0615814824&template=*lrc ad (left)]expand, control and identify their territories, ancient civilizations have left a legacy of geoglyphs on the shores and highlands of land masses, and islands, around the world.
A well-known example of a geoglyphic survey marker is the Stonehenge monolith in England. Stonehenge has been known for centuries, as have other monoliths, for displaying astrological alignments which were designed into its construction. The science of studying astronomical alignments within geoglyphic structures has recently been scientifically accepted, having been given the name “Archaeoastronomy”. Until now, the geoglyphic attributes (Geoglyphology), which co-exist alongside the astronomic attributes of these structures, have been overlooked.
Currently, the majority of the information available to the Archeologist is gleaned from the information recovered at the dig site. In recent years, it has been discovered that a great majority of the ancient architectural, monolithic and geoglyphic structures built around the world, have a particular commonality. That commonality is that the structures are aligned in such a manner that the study of their linear alignment unveils a much larger story than can be attained at the dig site. A geoglyphical survey can immensely expand the cultural data available to both the archeologist and the related disciplines.[amazon asin=0615491383&template=*lrc ad (right)]
Geoglyphic studies uncover data that may have otherwise gone unnoticed by the various scientific disciplines working on a site. Data obtained from the geoglyphical study of a site can immensely expand the data available to the Archaeologist. These benefits may include determining the geographical range of the culture being studied, the level of sophistication that existed in relation to their understanding of mathematics and geometry, the cultures knowledge of world geography, the discovery of other archeological sites that were unknown prior to the geoglyphic extension of alignments associated with structures at the site, and the dating of the culture itself by the data collected both at the dig site and offsite locations which have been identified through the use of Geoglyphology. Previous successes, through the use of Geoglyphology, leave no doubt that Geoglyphology can play a major role in expanding the knowledge base available to various scientific disciplines.
[amazon asin=0878393129&template=*lrc ad (left)]Geoglyphology
A geoglyph consists of a large motif, or monument produced on the surface of the earth. This can be accomplished by building or sculpting stone monoliths, arranging patterns of multicolored earth or stones on the earth, or by the wall alignment of buildings such as at Caral, Peru. Through these and other geoglyphical techniques used by the ancients, our predecessors have left a rich history of their existence, and conquests, on our planet.
The practice of marking territories with geoglyphs has been passed down secretly for millennia. Since the practice of Geoglyphology is to mark a claimed territory, the practice would inherently require some degree of secrecy. Most of these survey markers are so large and so spread out, that they remain hidden unless someone that knows of their existence points them out. By being so large they are, for the most part, immune to tampering and remain hidden. When the builder needs to prove their prior claim to a given territory, they have but to point out their geoglyphic survey marker.
Another reason for keeping geoglyphs secret is that, as they are survey markers, they are a written record of the travels and history of the people that constructed them. Therefore, their exposure would be detrimental to any group that did not want ancient history to be revealed.This ancient science has been used by civilizations including the Portuguese, Celts, Etruscans, Egyptians, Phoenicians, the Japanese and their predecessors. The oldest geoglyphic site confirmed to date is 26,400 years old.What makes up a Geoglyph?
[amazon asin=0878396209&template=*lrc ad (right)]Glyph – A glyph can be any design that is used to convey a message.
Geoglyph – A geoglyph is a glyph that occurs on the ground.
Bearings – A bearing refers to the direction that any line, formed by a geoglyph, points in relation to “Magnetic North”. Magnetic bearings can be used at the origination point because they have not been distorted by magnetic [amazon asin=1601632045&template=*lrc ad (left)]deviations that exist between the starting point and the destination. A True or direct line is necessary once you depart the origination point because as you begin tracing a line away from the source, magnetic deviation becomes a factor. Magnetic deviation exists all over the world and renders the magnetic heading of a compass useless over long distances because of the error occurring naturally from the magnetism of the earth.A true heading is the shortest distance between two points without having to consider magnetic deviation. True headings can be scribed on a globe, derived from Celestial Navigation, GPS, and computer software. These methods only produce straight lines which are not distorted by Magnetic Deviation.
Radials – Radials are bearings after they leave the source. At the source, Magnetic Bearings and True Headings are the same. This commonality exists as the result of there being no distortion occurring as a result of moving away from the source site. Once a direction away from the source is plotted it must be plotted on a true course, not a magnetic course, in order to avoid magnetic deviation.
Geoglyphs, for the most part, are so large that they can only be recognized from the air. The civilizations that placed these geoglyphs must have had mathematical capabilities well beyond anything we give them credit for. Some sites have been physically visited on the ground and, even knowing they are there, they are difficult to locate. The glyphs take on several forms. Some take the form of a triangle, another might be one or more circles, and another may be one or more lines touching or crossing each other. No matter what shape a glyph takes, any line can be a pointer to a place important to the creator of that glyph. (See the following chart.)
Above are a few examples of radials generated by various shapes that may comprise a geoglyph.
