Solon 11,600 Catastrophe | Egyptian Priests knew America | Randall Carlson *Kosmographia Clips 004.4

The Genealogies and Deluges

The old priest dismisses Solon's genealogies as mere tales of children. He points out that there were multiple deluges, not just one, and that Solon is unaware of the existence of a superior civilization that once inhabited his land.

The Old Priest's Critique

• The old priest considers Solon's genealogies to be no better than children's tales.

• He highlights the fact that there were multiple deluges, not just one.

• Solon is unaware of the existence of a superior civilization that once lived in his land.

The Silence of the Survivors

The old priest explains to Solon that the survivors of the destruction remained silent for many generations, leaving no written records behind.

Lack of Written Records

• The survivors of the destruction did not write anything down for many generations.

• This silence resulted in a lack of knowledge about the superior civilization that once existed.

Atlantis and its Destruction

The conversation shifts to discussing Atlantis and its significance. It is revealed that Atlantis was an ideal civilization located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Atlantis' Significance

• The dialogue goes beyond just discussing the fall of Atlantis; it encompasses the destruction of multiple civilizations.

• Atlantis was an ideal civilization situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

Proto-Athenians and Forgotten Civilizations

Solon learns from the ancient priest about a forgotten civilization where Athens now stands. He refers to them as "proto-Athenians."

Forgotten Civilization

• There was a forgotten civilization where Athens now stands.

• Solon refers to this ancient civilization as "proto-Athenians."

The Preeminent City Before Athens

The old priest informs Solon that before the greatest deluge, there was a preeminent city where Athens now stands. This city had excellent laws and performed noble deeds.

Preeminent City

• Before the greatest deluge, there was a preeminent city where Athens now stands.

• This city had excellent laws and performed noble deeds.

Solon's Request for Information

Solon expresses his curiosity about the former citizens of the preeminent city and requests detailed information from the old priest.

Solon's Curiosity

• Solon is eager to learn about the former citizens of the preeminent city.

• He requests detailed information from the old priest.

The Founding of Athens and Egypt

The old priest explains that both Athens and Egypt were founded by a common goddess who received the seed of each race from Earth. Athens was founded 1,000 years before Egypt.

Common Goddess and Founding

• Both Athens and Egypt were founded by a common goddess.

• She received the seed of each race from Earth.

• Athens was founded 1,000 years before Egypt.

Ancient Laws and Actions

The old priest promises to provide an overview of the laws, actions, and history of citizens from 9,000 years ago in their sacred registers at a later time.

Ancient Laws and Actions

• The old priest promises to provide an overview of ancient laws, actions, and history.

• Detailed information will be found in their sacred registers at a later time.

Placing Atlantis in Time

The narrator highlights the significance of the date given by Plato for Atlantis, which aligns with the transition from the Pleistocene to the Holocene. This period includes cataclysmic events and the melting of ice sheets.

Significance of Date

• The date given by Plato for Atlantis aligns with a significant transition in Earth's history.

• It corresponds to the shift from the Pleistocene to the Holocene, marked by cataclysmic events and melting ice sheets.

The Second City: Ancient Egypt

After a cataclysmic period, a second city was founded, which is identified as ancient Egypt. This event occurred approximately 1,000 years after Atlantis.

Founding of Ancient Egypt

• After a cataclysmic period, a second city was founded.

• This city is identified as ancient Egypt.

• It was established around 1,000 years after Atlantis.

Hoping for Discoveries

The speakers express their hope for future discoveries that may reveal ancient repositories of knowledge and sacred registers.

Hope for Discoveries

• There is optimism about future discoveries that may unveil ancient repositories of knowledge.

• Sacred registers and valuable information are believed to be waiting to be found.

Describing Atlantis' Deeds

The old priest mentions that many great and wonderful deeds were recorded about Solon's state in their histories. One particular deed stands out—the defeat of a mighty power that threatened Europe and Asia.

Great Deed of Defeat

• Many great and wonderful deeds were recorded about Solon's state in their histories.

• One notable deed involved defeating a mighty power that posed a threat to Europe and Asia.

Atlantis' Location and Destruction

The old priest reveals that Atlantis was located in the Atlantic Ocean, near the straits. He explains that Atlantis was destroyed by Solon's city.

Location and Destruction of Atlantis

• Atlantis was situated in the Atlantic Ocean, near the straits.

• Solon's city played a role in the destruction of Atlantis.

New Section

The speaker discusses the geography described by Plato in relation to the continent beyond the Pillars of Hercules.

Geography Described by Plato

• Plato describes a continent beyond the Pillars of Hercules, which is believed to be the opposite continent.

• The speaker suggests that there is no other possibility for what this continent could be referring to.

• The geography described by Plato aligns with the islands and continents present in that area.

• Maps are shown to illustrate the location of the Pillars of Hercules and the islands mentioned by Plato.

New Section

The speaker explains that according to Plato, the Mediterranean is considered only a harbor compared to the real ocean beyond.

Distinction between Mediterranean and Real Ocean

• According to Plato, sailing west from the Pillars of Hercules leads to islands and then a continent beyond.

• The speaker clarifies that Plato refers to this as "the real ocean," implying that it is distinct from the Mediterranean.

• Lowered sea levels during the ice age would have made these islands more prominent.

• The speaker suggests that Plato's geography aligns with actual geographical features in that area.

New Section

The discussion revolves around possible changes in navigational properties due to different island formations and ocean gyres during ancient times.

Changes in Navigational Properties

• It is speculated that if there were more islands and land sticking out, navigation through island hopping would have been easier.

• Different ocean gyres during lower sea levels could have affected navigational properties in ancient times.

• Evidence suggests major underwater catastrophes during this period, which would have stirred up the ocean.

New Section

The conversation shifts towards further exploration of Atlantis and whether a sunken land mass in that area is possible.

Possibility of a Sunken Land Mass

• The question arises whether there could be a sunken land mass in the area where Atlantis is believed to have existed.

• If it is physically possible for a land mass to subside, it would support the possibility of Atlantis being a real place.

• Future episodes will explore empirical evidence for any subsidence in the mid-Atlantic region.

New Section

The speaker summarizes the connections between Plato's tale of Atlantis and potential cataclysms triggered by an encounter between Earth and a cometary mass.

Myth of Fame and Cataclysms

• Plato initiates his tale with a reference to the myth of fame, which suggests an encounter between Earth and a cometary mass.

• This encounter could have triggered cataclysms such as floods and fires.

• The younger dryas period and its connection to Atlantis are mentioned as relevant evidence.

• The timing of events aligns intriguingly with Plato's date for Atlantis sinking.

New Section

The speaker concludes by discussing the subsidence of Atlantis after the great war between Atlanteans and proto-Athenians.

Subsidence of Atlantis

• After the great war, which concluded around 11,600 years ago, Atlantis is said to have subsided or sunk.

• Geology and geophysics will be explored further to determine if it is physically possible for a land mass to subside.

• Future episodes will delve into empirical evidence regarding subsidence in the mid-Atlantic region.

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• There is no specific content or information provided during this time. It is just background music.