{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Unrefined Podcast .com","title":"E143 Pillars of the Past: Mapping Ancient Mysteries","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3018,"description":"In this episode, we journey deep into the mysteries of ancient Peru with Raul from the Pillars of the Past. Raul shares his passion for uncovering forgotten archaeological sites, fueled by a lifetime of personal connections to Peru and a knack for finding what others have overlooked. We explore the hidden history of the Andes, the challenges of mainstream archaeology, and tantalizing clues suggesting advanced civilizations far older than traditionally believed. From geoglyphs to ancient trade networks, this episode is packed with intrigue, speculation, and a dash of conspiracy mode.\nhttps://www.pillarsofthepast.com/\nTimestamps:\n00:50 Introducing Raul from Pillars of the Past\n01:30 Raul's personal connection to Peru\n03:10 Discovering seashells at Machu Picchu as a child\n04:45 Exploring ancient sites in Peru\n05:35 Theories about the origins of ancient South American peoples\n07:54 Impact of LIDAR and modern technology on archaeology\n09:20 Discussing Graham Hancock's influence\n10:13 Balancing speculation with evidence in archaeology\n12:30 Challenges faced by archaeologists outside the mainstream\n14:50 Mapping and discovering undocumented ancient sites\n17:13 Issues of looting and site preservation\n19:29 Revisiting and redating ancient Peruvian sites\n21:56 Environmental challenges to preserving ancient sites\n24:10 Tracing cultural connections through pottery and iconography\n26:34 Oral traditions and lost writing systems of Peru\n29:01 Mystery of the Khipus and lost knowledge\n31:22 Plans for future expeditions and research in Peru\n33:43 Discovering geoglyphs in Norte Chico\n36:05 Encounter with Luis and discovering ancient sites\n38:22 Finding the oldest stone monolithic calendar in the Americas\n40:44 Challenges of archaeological orthodoxy and new discoveries\n43:05 Effects of cataclysmic events on ancient coastal settlements\n45:18 Speculating on the impact of new discoveries on mainstream theories\n47:41 Future plans for more expeditions and research in Peru\n49:30...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SEi08kDnmS3ucXi-RfuKquACTpfh-Kjws-EHkJR3Eps/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYjhk/MGY5YjJhYTVlZGM1/ZDZhOWQ0MzNiMjIx/NWE4Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}