Pre-Columbian Gold Jets Artifacts: Ancient Aviation Mysteries
The Pre-Columbian gold jets are gold jewelry pieces, about 2-5 cm in length, that experts identify as zoomorphic figures. Some of these artifacts resemble delta-wing aircraft, leading many to consider them OOPArts (Out of Place Artifacts) and to link them with the ancient astronaut theory.
You can find most of these artifacts in prestigious institutions like the Bogota Museum of Gold, the National Bank of Colombia, the British Museum in London, and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. According to some pseudo-scientific studies, these artifacts share features with modern jet structures, such as rigid, flat wings at the lower part of the structure. These features differ from those found in insects or birds. They also include triangular tails and stabilizers, which are rare in nature.
Biologist and cryptozoologist Ivan Terence Sanderson (1911-1973) first noticed the similarities between these artifacts and modern jets. He argued that these objects resembled contemporary aircraft rather than any known winged animals. Erich Von Däniken popularized this idea in his book Chariots of the Gods?.
Experimental Evidence: Do These Gold Jets Actually Fly?
In 1994, three Germans—Eenboom, Belting, and Lübbers—decided to test the hypothesis that these artifacts represented ancient aircraft. They created a scale model called “Goldflyer I.” The model demonstrated stable flight patterns and precise landings. Spanish researchers Román Molla, Justo Miranda, and Paula Mercado also built scale models of these miniature jewelry pieces. They tested these models in wind tunnels and flight simulation programs, confirming that the miniatures were aerodynamic and capable of flight.
However, if these gold objects were indeed aircraft replicas, how did they end up in ancient pre-Columbian tombs?
Mythological Connections: Ancient Aircraft in Global Cultures
One possible explanation lies in ancient mythology. The Hopi people, a Native American tribe from Arizona, tell stories of “Patuwvotas,” or flying shields. According to Hopi mythology, a great flood ended the third era of humanity. The survivors emerged to create a new world. Over time, they developed advanced science and large cities but used their knowledge for war. The Hopi used Patuwvotas to attack their enemies. The Great Spirit punished humanity by sending a flood that submerged cities and continents, destroying the third human civilization.
Ancient India also mentions flying objects. In Hindu culture, the term Vimana refers to vehicles described in the Vedas, ancient Sanskrit texts from around 2000 B.C. The Vedas describe various types of Vimana, capable of flying in the air, space, and underwater.
Conclusion: A Mystery That Defies Time
The Pre-Columbian gold jets remain a mystery. Do they represent artistic creations, or do they provide evidence of ancient technology? While the scientific community continues to debate, these artifacts continue to fascinate and suggest a forgotten chapter in human history.
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