{"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.https://www.pillarsofthepast.com/Timestamps:00:50 Introducing Raul from Pillars of the Past01:30 Raul's personal connection to Peru03:10 Discovering seashells at Machu Picchu as a child04:45 Exploring ancient sites in Peru05:35 Theories about the origins of ancient South American peoples07:54 Impact of LIDAR and modern technology on archaeology09:20 Discussing Graham Hancock's influence10:13 Balancing speculation with evidence in archaeology12:30 Challenges faced by archaeologists outside the mainstream14:50 Mapping and discovering undocumented ancient sites17:13 Issues of looting and site preservation19:29 Revisiting and redating ancient Peruvian sites21:56 Environmental challenges to preserving ancient sites24:10 Tracing cultural connections through pottery and iconography26:34 Oral traditions and lost writing systems of Peru29:01 Mystery of the Khipus and lost knowledge31:22 Plans for future expeditions and research in Peru33:43 Discovering geoglyphs in Norte Chico36:05 Encounter with Luis and discovering ancient sites38:22 Finding the oldest stone monolithic calendar in the Americas40:44 Challenges of archaeological orthodoxy and new discoveries43:05 Effects of cataclysmic events on ancient coastal settlements45:18 Speculating on the impact of new discoveries on mainstream theories47:41 Future plans for more expeditions and research in Peru49:30 Conclusion and encouragement to...","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}