Nov 20, 2017 archaeologist advises dig be stopped on the curse of oak island after artifact found. The first excavations at oak island how oak island works. They were made by two different cultures, from two different types of material. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. The following items have been recovered from the oak island money pit. Artefacts found searching for oak islands money pit. Sword and shipwreck discovered in oak island, nova scotia suggest roman mariners visited new world thousands of years before columbus. Roman sword found near oak island, nova scotia may. Mcinnis and two friends started digging and found a layer of flat stones two feet down. Gun, missouri, and hoard of rings historical artifacts, ancient artifacts, history of. Here follow a number of objects which have been found on oak island by. Book of mormon artifacts and metallurgy life after ministry. Coin roll hunting everything else general discussion artifacts metal detecting.
The shocking revelations of a 12th century manuscript. Oak island treasure found oak island nova scotia oak island mystery roman sword university of oregon historical artifacts book of mormon knights templar ancient romans. They may not be treasure, but perhaps give us an idea of the people that have worked or lived on the island over the years. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. Dan peterson cites scholarship arguing that the coming forth of the book of mormon follows an ancient pattern. The curse of oak island treasure and items that were found. These artifacts and discoveries are directly related to the book of mormon artifacts. Each of these themes is prominent throughout the book of mormon. Book of mormon religion, spiritualism, and occult the book of mormon is joseph smiths translation of golden plates said to be shown him by the angel moroni beginning on. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be. Oak island idols presented by joy steele after meeting with chappell relatives. From the coins that have been found to the inscriptions on the missing.
The only record of the peoples living here are prior to discovery is written in the artifacts left behind and the dna that has moved forward. Recent searcher activity associated with the tv show curse of oak island has added greatly to this list which is not accounted for here. Cultural context preceding the book of mormon mormon stories. The term horse in the book might really have referred to a deer that people rode. Dutcher excavated to mound floor and discovered diagnostic artifacts. Research scientists at stelco estimate that it was manufactured prior to 1783.
Copper coin, bosuns whistle, and iron ring bolt imbedded in a rock at smiths cover 17951802. Hutton pulitzer has been promoting as a 100% confirmed roman artifact that would rewrite nova scotia history. The oak island money pit in nova scotia, shrouded in mystery for hundreds of years, can be investigated by booking a walk the mystery tour. In one glass case sits a weathered page from the original book of mormon manuscript that latterday saints believe was translated. The elder smith was also accused of participating in criminal activities, and appeared in court on at least one occasion. Nonetheless, a deepenough dig probably can reveal firm evidence of the mayaaztec mining of palygorskite clay which. Archaeologist advises dig be stopped on the curse of oak. The questions multiply when considering what mcinnis and others allegedly found on oak island.
In 1795 three boys discovered the top of an ancient shaft on uninhabited oak island in mahone bay, nova scotia. I personally think that the oak island treasure pit found in nova scotia 1795. Mormon church founder joseph smith 18051844 practised. Crystalinks oak island and rennes le chateau connection many have grappled with trying to explain the mystery of oak island, but none have been able to find out whats at the bottom of the money pit. Well, we found the ark of the covenant, but we done drilled right though the middle of it, oops. Jan 17, 2018 theres no question in my mind that a good portion of the success of oak island can be traced to exactly that dynamic, where viewers can participate in endless debate about who buried what on oak island and what all the clues mean. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present. The mormon artifact collection has 100s of artifacts that can prove beyond any doubt the worlds most ancient highly advanced civilization has been discovered in america called the jaredites in the book of mormon from the tower of babel. Curiously, the roman sword found off of oak island is far from the only piece of evidence suggesting a precolumbus roman history in nova scotia, and indeed, the rest of. Artefacts found searching for oak islands money pit treasures. Oak island unearthed a miners investigation into the enigma of oak island, the mesoamericans, and the treasures buried therein kindle edition by obrien, john o. Joseph smith, treasure digging, the angel and comoros. The discovery of unusual artifacts is a common element in tales of buried treasure, and echoes the inscribed stone allegedly found during excavation of the oak island money pit. If proof can be established that members of the knights templar successfully made their way to north america as many as seven centuries ago, the narrator said.
By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. Nonetheless, a deepenough dig probably can reveal firm evidence of the mayaaztec mining of palygorskite clay which john obrien posits in his book, oak island unearthed. Oak island producer claims sword was purchased to discredit pulitzer. But the idea of an ancient book hidden up to come forth at. There are many artifacts found in america and throughout the world ooparts out of place artifacts that are ignored explained away and covered up that may have a connection to the worlds most advanced civilization dispersed from the tower of babel. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. If enough people could have the opportunity of learning what the evidence really indicates at oak island, it should change the whole direction of the search for the solution to the mystery of the oak island treasure. Manchester, ny a team of archaeologists excavating a drumlin known as mormon hill or the cumorah, in western new york, have discovered a set of gold plates which they believe could be linked to the founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, joseph smith jr. Theres no question in my mind that a good portion of the success of oak island can be traced to exactly that dynamic, where viewers can participate in endless debate about who buried what on oak island and what all the clues mean. Comprehensive list of artifacts found to date a number of people have mentioned that it would be nice to have a comprehensive list of any real evidence that has been found. The cremona document, and the oak island map, were the primary subject matter of ms. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement.
Researchers investigating the mysterious oak island, located on the south shore of nova. The spear of destiny has been recovered on oak island according to canadian legislator. Jun 28, 2016 in the late 1820s, when joseph smith announced that hed recovered an ancient book that had been written on metal plates and concealed by one of its authors in a stone box, his claim was widely derided. Bone dry the following is a plot summary and analysis of season 5, episode 5 of the history channels tv series the curse of oak island. The truth is that these two weapons are vastly different. The oak island mystery has been the worlds greatest and strangest treasure hunt, and after years of research the authors have finally solved the sinister with an answer that is challenging, controversial, and disturbing. The numbers and calibrations have been engraved by hand and are in english measure. If enough people could have the opportunity of learning what the evidence really indicates at oak island, it should change the whole direction of the search for.
This letter contains material mainly agreeing with that found in the oak island. Human bones discovered during filming of history series the. Copper coin, bosuns whistle, and iron ring bolt imbedded in a rock at smiths cover. More evidence that ancient romans may have made it to oak. It was such a huge undertaking in my mind that quite frankly, it scared me. In one glass case sits a weathered page from the original book of mormon manuscript that. Artefacts found beneath oak island oak island treasure. May 01, 2016 the discovery of planets outside the solar system the birth of stars in the universe documentary touch your heart 11,614 watching live now.
It is beyond the scope of this article to outline all the controversial claims, but we will briefly recount one as an example. Artifacts found on oak island here follow a number of objects which have been found on oak island by groups undertaking excavations over the years. The drilling being done on that island seems to be real but this show seems sort of scripted and. In 1965, my father, james troutman, set out on an expedition from california to nova scotia to meet up with robert dunfield, and dan blankenship, as partner in a group to find the elusive treasure on oak island. Public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts usa today.
Here follow a number of objects which have been found on oak island by groups undertaking excavations over the years. The religion founded with 30 followers now counts 15 million worldwide after. When joseph found this stone, there was a company digging in harmony, pa. According to old stories, the immense treasure has been hidden on the island, and for many years we could see people trying to uncover it. Many of the artifacts have been lost and are known only through writings left by early searchers or writers. If the connection between oak island and the knights templar is valid, then this could be a step closer to the truth behind the islands mysterious artifacts. The 90 foot stone was built in to a fireplace of the smith family on oak island, removed in 1865 and taken to a book bindery in halifax where.
The seer stones become part of the story of the book of mormon, as special. Pultizer says it is time to rewrite the history books. Moroni, comoros island source for the book of mormon names moroni and. In a surprising move, ndp mla denise petersonrafuse, announced to the nova scotia legislature, the spear of destiny and other historical and religious artifacts have been found on oak island. The lagina brothers, stars of the show, had the sword examined at st. This book offers evidence that this treasure came from the wreck of a. The book of mormon does not say that all the natives in the new world were either lamanites or nephites. Public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts.
There is a megalithic structure on oak island, nova scotia named. Anyone who has given much attention to all the oak island exploring and conjecturing that has gone on for the past 221 years, could find this troubling. Book of mormon religion, spiritualism, and occult the book of mormon is joseph smiths translation of golden plates said to be shown him by the angel moroni beginning on september 21, 1823, in palmyra, new york. The book of mormon article about the book of mormon by the.
The discovery of planets outside the solar system the birth of stars in the universe documentary touch your heart 11,614 watching live now. Oak island poses two different challenges for these treasure seekers. The following is a general folklore version of what happened according to bobby restall, roberts son. The 90 foot stone was built in to a fireplace of the smith family on oak island, removed in 1865 and taken to a book bindery in halifax where it was last seen when the store closed in 1919. The thirdoldest biblical texts are the dead sea scrolls already mentioned above. Is the new story about a roman sword found near oak island a hoax. Samples of wood were taken from a shaft discovered on nolans property and analysed by radiocarbon dating. Plot summary at the money pit area, rick and marty lagina, craig tester, and. Review of the templar mission to oak island and beyond by. As you can tell from the multiple subtitles, the book has some problems with editing. The oak island is an incredible place which has been wrapped in a mystery that people are trying to solve for more than 200 years. Book of mormon geography watch as wayne may presents the parallels between the geography of the hopewell and adena civilizations and the book of mormon records. There is a megalithic structure on oak island, nova scotia. The oak island stone triangle does seems like it was made by a mayan culture or mesoamerica by examining the oak island stone triangle and its cipher to a pyramid it perceives stealth in length if you view the pyramids in south america they are very similar to the oak island stone triangle cipher of a pyramid.
At 10 feet down, the friends found a layer or platform of. Oak island producer claims sword was purchased to discredit. Roman sword found near oak island, nova scotia may rewrite. Researchers investigating the mysterious oak island, located on the south shore of nova scotia, canada, have made a startling announcement regarding the discovery of a roman ceremonial sword and what is believed to be a roman shipwreck, radically suggesting that ancient mariners visited north america more than a thousa. Watch as wayne may presents many of the ancient american artifacts found in north america and see how they line up with the nephite, lamanite and jaredite culture. Last week halpern released her longgestating project, the templar mission to oak island and beyond. In the late 1820s, when joseph smith announced that hed recovered an ancient book that had been written on metal plates and concealed by one of its authors in a stone box, his claim was widely derided. What, if anything, lies buried beneath oak island has been the subject of a huge amount of debate. However, without the benefit of modern science and carbon dating, many of the artifacts. The lagina brothers, stars of the show, had the sword examined at. As far as actual treasure found on oak island,it seems there are bits and pieces of coins that have been found metal detecting but this so far is it. Human bones discovered during filming of history series.
Mayan connection to the oak island internet archive. Just because no artifacts have been found that support the book of mormon, that is no proof that future artifacts will not be found which verify the book. Captain kidd, joseph smith and moroni, comoros island. Pages in category book of mormon artifacts the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
Is the new story about a roman sword found near oak island. These efforts certainly bring into question the value or significance of any artifact found in the depths of oak island. The book of mormon article about the book of mormon by. The drilling being done on that island seems to be real but this show seems sort of scripted and is showing signs of just stringing along the watchers.
Oak island, a site of tremendous captain kidd treasure speculation, lies just. Below youll find a listing of the artifacts found, or allegedly found, on the island. Artefacts discovered on oak island the information below touches upon some of the more memorable artefacts found on the island thus far. Feb 01, 2016 as far as actual treasure found on oak island,it seems there are bits and pieces of coins that have been found metal detecting but this so far is it. Roman sword discovered off oak island radically suggests ancient. Human bones as well as soft tissue and hairs were discovered during filming for historys hit series. First, there is a deep mine shaft the money pit at the bottom of which the treasure lies. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while.
Artefacts found beneath oak island the following items have been recovered from the oak island money pit. Researchers investigating the mysterious oak island, located on the south shore of nova scotia, canada, have made a startling announcement regarding the discovery of a roman ceremonial sword and what is believed to be a roman shipwreck, radically suggesting that. Archaeologist advises dig be stopped on the curse of oak island after artifact found. Last night the curse of oak island delivered its verdict on the allegedly roman sword that erstwhile treasure force commander and current history heretic j. The following documents spanning the past forty years show the analysis which has been undertaken and the conclusions which have been drawn about the suggested age of the wood, hinting at an approximate creation date for the money. Oak island, the site of a tremendous amount of treasure speculation, lies near novia.
According to old stories, the immense treasure has been hidden the curse of oak island treasure and items that were found. Decide for yourself whether you believe the money pit is a natural phenomenon, given the recovery of these objects. I think there is more to oak island than even to those who are there now working it. New evidence ancient romans may have made it to oak island, canada. If the connection between oak island and the knights templar is valid, then this could be a step closer to the truth behind the island s mysterious artifacts. Sorenson, an ancient american setting for the book of mormon, 262. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to. This fragment of an old ruler or framing square was found near the buried log structures at smiths cove. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Pieces of chain, fragments of metal encrusted with cement and hand forged wire. Shocking revelations of a 12 th century manuscript. Oak island isnt the first place roman artifacts have purportedly been found in the new world. The spear of destiny has been recovered on oak island.
Brothers discover ancient 220yearold treasure on oak island. Hebrews in prehistoric america book of mormon evidence. Halperns 2017 book, the templar mission to oak island and beyond. But the very earliest biblical manuscripts known to scholars were found in a tomb in jerusalem in 1980. No, said mesoamerican advocate and executive director of book of mormon central kirk magleby. Sep 03, 2014 public gets 1st look at priceless mormon artifacts. Oak island unearthed exploring the mayan aztec connection. These artifacts are said to have been brought to the surface by an auger bit.