On the journey to explore human history, we are always fascinated by ancient civilizations with unsolved mysteries. The Maya civilization, famous for its scientific achievements, architecture, and unique knowledge systems, is one of the prime examples. However, what makes this civilization even more special is the recently restored murals revealing shocking prophecies about the future of humanity.
The Early Days of the Maya
According to research, the Maya were ancient Native Americans living on the Pacific coast of Mexico and Guatemala in Central America. Initially, the Maya relied on fishing and hunting to survive, without permanent settlements. This relatively backward lifestyle resulted in a generally low standard of living.
Transition to Agriculture and Settlement
Later, the Maya discovered and successfully cultivated edible grains, marking their transition into an agricultural period and beginning their settlements. They built cities for groups to live in the tropical rainforests of the American continent, ushering in a rapid development period for their civilization.
Architectural and Scientific Achievements
Pyramids with temples atop them and observatories similar to modern ones for observing celestial movements were discovered in the Maya settlements. Furthermore, the Maya excelled in mathematics, philosophy, art, and more. Evidently, the Maya of that time had their own cultural system, comparable to modern civilization.
The Maya Timekeeping System
The civilization created by the Maya was much more than this; their timekeeping system only differed by 18 seconds from that of modern humans. However, when experts discovered the content recorded in the Maya murals, everyone was astonished to realize that it exceeded human comprehension with many incredible scenes.
Discoveries of John Lloyd Stephens
In 1840, archaeologist John Lloyd Stephens discovered the ruins of the Maya civilization in the Mexican rainforest. After numerous excavations and explorations, he uncovered the remnants of many ancient cities, revealing the mysteries of Maya life and beliefs.
The Astonishing Murals
What surprised scientists most were the murals found in these ruins. Despite being thousands of years old, these murals still retained their vibrant colors and detailed descriptions of rituals, daily life, and even Maya prophecies.
Maya Prophecies
According to archaeologists’ analysis, these murals recorded the history of the Maya, including five “Sun Periods” that Earth would undergo. At the end of each Sun Period, nature would bring catastrophic disasters, and humanity would face great dangers.
End of the World Predictions
Notably, these murals also predicted that the apocalypse would come at the end of the 21st century, causing much fear and anxiety. However, 2012 passed without the predicted disasters, leading some to believe that we misunderstood the prophecy and the apocalypse has not yet arrived.
Modern Technology Depictions
A chilling aspect is the depiction of modern technology such as spaceships, astronauts, and airplanes in the murals, along with objects resembling flying saucers. This has led to theories that the Maya either had contact with extraterrestrials or were extraterrestrials themselves. Some believe that the Maya came from distant planets to complete a specific mission on Earth, departing on spaceships once their mission was complete.
The Disappearance of the Maya
However, some attribute the Maya’s disappearance to warfare. The Maya were powerful and warlike, frequently clashing with other tribes, possibly experiencing internal power and interest struggles. This led to the weakening and collapse of their civilization.
Theories on the Disappearance
Many theories have been proposed to explain their disappearance, including:
War and Conflict
Some scientists believe that the Maya frequently engaged in conflicts with other tribes and faced internal power struggles. These continuous wars weakened them and led to their civilization’s collapse.
Climate Change
According to this theory, sudden climate changes, such as droughts or floods, caused the Maya to lose their food sources and habitats, forcing them to migrate to other lands.
Disease
Other theories suggest that the Maya were devastated by epidemics, reducing their population and leading to their civilization’s downfall.
Extraterrestrial Intervention
A more extraordinary theory proposes that the Maya were actually alien visitors from another planet. After completing their mission on Earth, they returned to their planet, leading to the mysterious disappearance of the Maya civilization.
The Enduring Mystery
The Maya civilization, with its extraordinary achievements and unsolved mysteries, continues to attract the interest of scientists and the public. The recently restored murals, revealing prophecies about humanity’s future, further fuel our curiosity and desire to uncover the hidden secrets in history.
