Journey with us as we explore the Mystery of the Stone Spheres of Costa Rica
Episode 1 Introduction
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The Jaguar and the Spheres by Dr Thornton Streeter official Representative to UNESCO ( ECOSOC AISBBS).
1. The Jaguar and the
Spheres
AN ADVENTURE OF DISCOVERY WITH THE STONE SPHERES OF COSTA RICA
FOR SIMON THE BEST GUIDE FOR ANY JOURNEY
2. The Mysterious stone spheres of Costa
Rica
There are stone spheres found all over the world. Notably the
Artic,
Bosnia and Costa Rica
Offically there are 303 known Spheres in Costa Rica many of
which can be found in the countries museums, parks, schools,
technical colleges and in Tribal villages
Finca 6 has a collection of 30-40 spheres and it is here that
we
find the greatest concentration
Aging the stones is difficult but they are between
3000-500 years old and yet some could be much older.
The Set of slides is compiled for the Awakening of the
Spheres on the Alignment April12 2021
3. Finca 6 at Palma Sud has one of the
greatest concentrations
34. Recommendations
Sphere Amnesty for one year so unknown spheres can be
registered and kept in situ
Prepare white paper with UNESCO and Costa Rican
Government
Raise Funding for archaeology and preservation
Organize tours to raise public awareness
Secure all sites and Spheres with Advanced Technology and
employ local tribes people in several areas
Raise profile of next Festival of the Spheres
35. Stone Ball References From JW Hoopes
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