Gate of the Sun: Enigmatic ancient structure that challenges modern history

 This ancient ‘portal’ was created out of a single Andesite block weighing approximately 10 tons and is around 9.8 ft. (3.0 m) tall and 13 ft. (4.0 m) wide. Some authors argue that it dates back to around 15,000 BC.

Located in the vicinity of one of the most marvelous lakes on Earth—Lake Titicaca—The gate of the sun was constructed thousands of years ago by an ancient culture inhabiting modern-day Bolivia, at the archaeological site of Tiahuanaco.

Ever since European explorers stumbled across the enigmatic strcuture—archaeologists, historians, and tourists have been left puzzled by the Gate of the Sun.

Among experts, it is known as one of the best examples of the degree of perfection that its building culture reached, both for the art and for the symbolism that treasures its reliefs.

Most experts agree that this ‘portal’ was created out of a single Andesite block weighing approximately 10 tons, and is approximately 9.8 ft. (3.0 m) tall and 13 ft. (4.0 m) wide.

In the past, the Gate of the Sun was part of a larger building that was most likely located at the top of the Pyramid of Akapana or at the Kalasasaya temple, where there are several constructions that are made out of the same material as the Gate of the Sun.

The Gate of the Sun has curious depictions on its surface, the most recognizable is that of Viracocha, who is depicted surrounded by winged creatures who kneel before him. Are those the depictions of the same winged creatures we see in ancient Mesopotamia? There are 32 effigies with human faces and 16 with condors’ heads....<<<Read More>>>...

Hummingbird Symbolism

The hummingbird symbolizes many different concepts. Because of its speed, the hummingbird is known as a messenger and stopper of time. It is also a symbol of love, joy, and beauty. The hummingbird is also able to fly backwards, teaching us that we can look back on our past. But, this bird also teaches that we must not dwell on our past; we need to move forward. When the hummingbird hovers over flowers while drinking nectar, we learn that we should savour each moment, and appreciate the things we love.

The hummingbird has powerful spiritual significance. In the Andes of South America the hummingbird is a symbol of resurrection. It seems to die on cold nights, but comes back to life again at sunrise.

Hummingbird is the creature that opens the heart. When the hurt that caused us to close our hearts gets a chance to heal, our hearts are free to open again.

With hummingbird consciousness, we learn the truth of beauty. Our life becomes a wonderland of delights in flowers, aromas and tastes. We laugh and enjoy creation, we appreciate the magic of the present moment, and the magic of being alive.

Hummingbird teaches us the medicinal properties of plants and how to work with the energy of flowers to heal ourselves and others. Hummingbirds teach us fierce independence. They teach us to fight in a way where no one gets hurt. They teach us courage. Having the courage to refrain from creating new trauma by communicating non-violently toward ourselves and others is an important part of healing. Recovering lost parts of ourselves enables us to become healthily independent.

It is not commonly known that the fluttering wings of the hummingbird move in the pattern of an infinity symbol - further solidifying their symbolism of eternity, continuity, and infinity.

By observing the Hummingbird, we see they are seemingly tireless. Always actively seeking the sweetest nectar, they remind us to forever seek out the good in life and the beauty in each day. Amazing migrators, some Hummingbirds are known to wing their way as far as 2000 miles to reach their destination. This quality reminds us to be persistent in the pursuit of our dreams, and adopt the tenacity of the Hummingbird in our lives.

Aztec Feather Design ...???

"Quetzalcoatl taught the ancients all the necessary skills to advance their civilization, from mathematics and science to agriculture and astronomy, as well as the famous Mayan calendrical formulae which predicts the end of the world to be December 21st 2012. He taught the people to live in peace and then moved on disappearing across the sea, but he promised he would someday return. is that promised return NOW!! Once again we have the oval/teardrop shape right bang in the middle of what looks like a Celtic cross design ... "

Source: Crop Circle Connector

Aztec Hummingbird Design

The Aztecs wore hummingbird talismans, the talismans being representations as well as actual hummingbird fetishes formed from parts of real hummingbirds: emblematic for their vigour, energy and propensity to do work along with their sharp beaks that mimic instruments of weaponry, bloodletting, penetration and intimacy.

Hummingbird talismans were prized as drawing sexual potency, energy, vigour and skill at arms and warfare to the wearer.

The Aztec god Huitzilopochtli is often depicted as a hummingbird. The Nahuatl word huitzil (hummingbird) is an onomatopoeic word derived from the sounds of the hummingbird's wing-beats and zooming flight.

An aerial photograph of hummingbird image at Nazca in Peru is shown on the left … The Ohlone tells the story of how Hummingbird brought fire to the world. (Wikipedia)

The Aztecs

The Aztec were a people who, through military alliances with other groups, dominated central and southern Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century. After the death of Moctezuma II in 1520, the divisions and internal strife among the 38 tributary provinces and the fiercely independent peoples at the fringes of the Aztec Empire, made it easy for the Spanish conquistadors -- led by Hernán Cortés -- to defeat it in 1521.

The name Aztec is derived from a mythical homeland to the north called Aztlá¡n; the Aztec also called themselves the Mexica. Their language belongs to the Nahuatlan branch of the Uto-Aztecan family. (Ancient History.com)

Aztec Spirit Bird

Crop Circle Connector says: This enormous design below the Hill Fort of Barbury Castle appears to be a direct representation of the 'Aztec Spirit Bird'. The Aztec's most important Gods were represented as Birds, and were right at the top of their pantheon of gods! Quetzalcoatl himself was also a (Bird - god) and is thought to return in 2012. Once again we have another powerful symbol within the fields with ancient connections.

Forced from power: How the last Aztec ruler lost his empire to the Spanish conquistadors

The ruler of the ancient Aztecs was murdered by Spanish conquistadors and did not surrender his kingdom to the invaders, according to a new exhibition.

For centuries historians believed that Moctezuma II, the last ruler of the Aztec empire, had ceded his empire to the Spanish in 1520 without a fight.But new evidence presented by the British Museum will show the Spanish humiliated him before his people and that power was forcibly taken from him.

Moctezuma ruled the Aztecs in what is now Mexico during the Spanish invasion and takeover.

The theory that he was forced to give up his rule forms part of the museum's exhibition, which opens in September.Two portraits from the 1560s will show the ruler hand-cuffed and bound in chains standing before his people.British Museum curator Colin McEwan told The Telegraph that it was likely his portrayal as a willing agent of the Spanish was a myth perpetuated by them.

He said: 'What is so interesting is that this is an empire that is at the top of its form when it falls. The way it was constructed made it vulnerable because it made it easy for the Spanish to recruit disaffected allies.'

Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler is the fourth in the museum's series on great rulers.
It aims to highlight Moctezuma's twin identity: a clever and successful warrior and a tragic figure who ceded his empire to invaders.

The museum has drawn on collections in Mexico, Europe and the U.S as well as its own store of Aztec artefacts to tell Moctezuma's story through sculpture, gold and mosaic items and European paintings.

Moctezuma, who reigned from 1502-1520, was regarded by his subjects as semi-divine. (Source: Daily Mail)