[3], The glyphs were also added to in the 1980, which is known because of David Lambert, a rock art expert who examined them in 1983. Late Period of Egypt. Two geoglyphs that are truly unique to North America. Beatrice and I were honored to learn that we would be meeting respected Original Elder and custodian of the womens lore of the area, Auntie Beve. 2023 All Rights Reserved. Although Von Senff has several degrees, none of them are directly relevant to the study of Ancient Egypt, Egyptian History, Egyptian glyphs, or proto-Egyptian glyphs. [6][7][5][8], Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, "Kariong view record in NSW Place and Road Naming System", "Ancient Egyptians lived near Woy Woy: fact or fantasy? The Gosford Glyphs (also called petroglyphs) are located near Kariong not far from Gosford on the New South Wales Central Coast. Mr Strong says preliminary scans recently carried out on the bone conclude it has the same density as a human bone. The entrance to the Gosford Glyphs bushwalk is on Bambara Road, which is a wide dirt trail on the eastern side of Woy Woy Road, Kariong. "We have other instances of Australian soldiers having carved, Egyptianising objects in the Kurringai National Park near Sydney," he said. What do you think? Remember that there was an article written by the Arizona Gazette that sensationally claimed how the Smithsonian Institute covered up the discovery of an ancient Egyptian colony in the Grand Canyon? [5] These are now generally dismissed as a hoax. Naguib Kanawati. There is a gate that prevents you from driving down Bambara Road. "Egyptologist debunks new claims about 'Gosford glyphs', The stories and legends behind the hieroglyphs in Kariong, "Ancient Egyptians lived near Woy Woy: fact or fantasy? Hidden Inca Tours. [28] In the name of the Lord we buried him in the Royal Tomb in the northern part of this place, which was closed at the back side. The NAISDA Dance College, a performing arts training college for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Australia, is based in the Mount Penang Parklands in Kariong. Interestingly, claims that said hieroglyphs are a modern forgery are contested by numerous Egyptologists likeMohamed Ibrahim and Khemit School Co-DirectorYousef Abdel Hakim Awyan(who has studied ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs his entire life) (source). They are found in an area known for its Aboriginal petroglyphs, just between Gosford and Woy Woy, within the Brisbane Water National Park. This leads you along a muddy path (keep as eye out for tadpoles along the way) which opens up to an area with large rock formations on the left. This intriguing local landmark makes for a perfect treasure hunt and offers a great incentive to keep little legs walking and little minds enthusiastic. Hidden behind a large boulder, they can be hard to find. 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There is also a carving of the ancient Egyptian god Anubis.[3]. Just around the corner from the two sandstone walls lies a small opening that descends into a type of chamber about 3 feet high by 10 feet long. This translation, and all others like it, has not been verified by any genuine Egyptologists, mostly because they have come to a consensus on the glyphs not being organized enough to tell a story, as well as the fact that some of the glyphs were not created and used until thousands of years after the carving was supposedly made.[1]. The Glyphs have several myths about their origin. Since then, the hieroglyphs have been claimed by amateur Egyptologists to be authentic script created about 4,500 years ago, by Egyptians who sailed to Australia and engraved their story into the stones after becoming shipwrecked.[5]. INSTITUTE OF MEGALITHIC RESEARCH. There is also evidence that ancient Egyptian mummies contain traces of tobacco and cocaine in their DNA. According to Strong, the hieroglyphs are unique and there is nothing similar to this anywhere in Australia. They can be cheeky, nippy, and playful but these camels are also helping put a business on the map, Sherpa are world famous for their work, which is synonymous with their name. He, the servant of God, said God created the insects to protect his people. They seemed to be alive, and to speak to me from the distant past. The glyphs site at Kariong features almost 300 engravings on two sandstone walls, which some believe are an example of an early form of Egyptian writing and have drawn widespread interest over the years. crossing hills, desert and pools of water along the way. He says with their help, a human bone fragment and jewellery have also been found in the area around the glyphs - adding to the mystery surrounding the site. To begin, follow the gentle and charming trail down until you come to a fork in the path, then take the track to the left. 1. In addition, Ray Johnson had no formal training in translating Egyptian/proto-Egyptian hieroglyphs. However, we have to continue, we cannot look back. Australia Hieroglyphics Gosford. Intrepid explorers have scrambled up the tight gap between two sandstone rockfaces, emerging into a narrow passage, to examine the hieroglyphs. Situated a considerable distance from the walls, and separated from the claims of what was supposed to be fraudulently concocted solely on those two walls, what was carved here is even more sensational. The Gosford Glyphs are a set of nearly 300 engravings in Brisbane Water National Park in Kariong, New South Wales, Australia. Not only are the Gosford 'Glyphs legitimate, the scribes accurately used several ancient hieroglyphs and 'grammatical' variations which, crucially, were not even documented in Egyptian hieroglyphic texts until 2012, immediately disproving all long-standing 'hoax' theories. "I'd be the first person who'd welcome some sort of link that because it would make my subject relevant to Australian history," he said. These engravings numbering over 300 have the potential to re-write Australian history. 5. Check out these videos which explain the history behind the curious hieroglyphs. Egyptologist debunks new claims about Gosford glyphs.. Sources that support the idea that the Glyphs are genuine Egyptian hieroglyphs also generally avoid clarifying that the Australian Ray Johnson is not a scholarly or professional Egyptologist, because they do not want to discredit their claims in any way. Facilities: There are no bathroom facilities available, and youll need to take your own water. Archaeologists claim massive structure dates back 5,000 years, Opening Up a Can of Wormholes into Unexplained Phenomena. The glyphs site at Kariong features almost 300 engravings on two large sandstone walls, which some believe contain examples of an early form of Egyptian writing. [16] Seated all aside, our men watched the funeral, with concern and deep love. It is accessible by either the Lyre Trig fire trail across the road from the fire station or Bambara road (gated dirt road) further up. One of the most controversial subjects in modern history is questioning whether advanced ancient civilizations, like the ancient Egyptian civilizations, managed to travel across the globe. They have long been dismissed as fakes by authorities and academics since their discovery in the 1970s but there are still ongoing attempts to prove the theory they were carved by the ancient Egyptians. (2021). "These are things that don't relate to the walls but it's all around the walls." The closest to the glyphs, almost directly above, is a cluster of 14 stars which was charted and analysed through astro-cartography software at Sydney University and returned a date of 4,500 years. These are Original truths. That claim is one that Egyptologist who have scholarly experience or education in translating and/or identifying glyphs have disproven several times. 86.0% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 30.6%, Catholic 21.2% and Anglican 20.3%. [4], Von Senff is one of the biggest supporters of the Gosford Glyphs being legitimate Egyptian carvings. Over the past year we have discovered or have been shown seven pieces of evidence/archaeology that is strongly suggestive of ancient Egyptian involvement. Discover 40 Central Coast Bushwalks Perfect for Families! An Egyptologist from Sydney's Macquarie University has rejected any new claims about one of the most mysterious and controversial sites on the New South Wales Central Coast, known as the 'Gosford Hieroglyphs'. [1], While rumours of Egyptian glyphs have existed since the 1920s, a spokesperson for the National Parks and Wildlife Service has said "The engravings are something we became aware of in the early 1980s, which is around the time the majority were thought to have been made. Our Harts are overturned, but not broken. The combination of a lack of mummified remain and an excess of inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the glyphs themselves lead to the conclusion that no Egyptian princes traveled to or dies in Gosford. According to Ockinga, inaccuracies are evident in the way that the glyphs were carved into the rocks, as well as the time periods that the different glyphs that are carved originated from[1]. However, there are those who disagree with the above scholars and say the hieroglyphs are not only authentic but tell a story unlike any other. Von Senff also has no professional experience working in the field of Egyptology, so he is, like the Australian Ray Johnson, also not a genuine Egyptologist (as of early December 2021). Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. The Original Elders past and present are adamant that ancient Egyptians are responsible for some of what is carved on stone walls: case closed. [6] Geologists have stated that the sandstone in which the hieroglyphs are carved erodes quickly and nearby 250-year-old Aborigine petroglyphs (Bulgandry Aboriginal Art Site) show considerably more erosion. The glyphs site at Kariong features almost 300 engravings on two large sandstone walls, which some believe contain examples of an early form of Egyptian writing. Strong who visited the site says "what really surprised us was that not only are the ibis and Thoth synonymous, but originally Thoth was depicted in ape-form.