In 2003, I came across a Graham Hancock Forum discussion initiated by John Coleman on New Zealand megaliths, a topic that remains unanswered. Conventional wisdom places the first settlers in New Zealand between 1200 and 1300 AD from Polynesia, but I question this narrative. Could there have been earlier inhabitants or a larger land mass?
The parallel between Maori myths of great floods and global flood narratives is intriguing. Do these stories offer clues to a prehistory beyond what we currently know? I'm curious if anyone on the forum has additional insights or alternative perspectives on New Zealand's ancient history. Does anyone know more about the megaliths or potential earlier civilizations in the region?
Navigating the historical landscape of New Zealand's megaliths is like treading on eggshells for local history buffs. It seems this topic is the elephant in the room that many are reluctant to address. The hesitation might stem from the concern that delving into alternative theories or questioning the established narrative could stir up a hornet's nest, especially given the cultural sensitivity surrounding Maori history. It's as if the history buffs have donned kid gloves, wary that stirring the pot might cause a kerfuffle with the local Maori community. The air of caution is palpable, and it leaves this historical terrain somewhat uncharted, awaiting intrepid explorers willing to brave the unspoken boundaries.
ORIGINAL 2003 FORUM POST:
"Date: June 16, 2003 11:34PM
Hi all,
Who knows more about these megaliths, found in New Zealand by a person called John Coleman. Very ancient walls made of large granite blocks perfectly fitted; some of them measure even 1.5 meters.
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The parallel between Maori myths of great floods and global flood narratives is intriguing. Do these stories offer clues to a prehistory beyond what we currently know? I'm curious if anyone on the forum has additional insights or alternative perspectives on New Zealand's ancient history. Does anyone know more about the megaliths or potential earlier civilizations in the region?
Navigating the historical landscape of New Zealand's megaliths is like treading on eggshells for local history buffs. It seems this topic is the elephant in the room that many are reluctant to address. The hesitation might stem from the concern that delving into alternative theories or questioning the established narrative could stir up a hornet's nest, especially given the cultural sensitivity surrounding Maori history. It's as if the history buffs have donned kid gloves, wary that stirring the pot might cause a kerfuffle with the local Maori community. The air of caution is palpable, and it leaves this historical terrain somewhat uncharted, awaiting intrepid explorers willing to brave the unspoken boundaries.
ORIGINAL 2003 FORUM POST:
"Date: June 16, 2003 11:34PM
Hi all,
Who knows more about these megaliths, found in New Zealand by a person called John Coleman. Very ancient walls made of large granite blocks perfectly fitted; some of them measure even 1.5 meters.
"
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