The magnificence of ancient structures like the pyramids and Stonehenge has always inspired awe. Little are we aware though that South Africa's ancient inhabitants also contributed their own mysteries that easily rival the accepted wonders of the world. Enter the “Pathways of the Sun”…

In an 800km-stretch between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, explorer Dean Liprini believes he has discovered a complicated grid network of geometricallyaligned solar and lunar observatories: the so-called “Pathways of the Sun”. As the sun casts its beams over the rugged mountains lining the southern tip of Africa, stone faces rise out of the rock; some are just a few feet high while others scale hundreds of metres. It is not clear whether these visages have been carved by hand or by Nature herself but these “gatekeepers” appear to catch the movements of the sun and moon through the changing of the seasons.

The Pathways of the Sun are described as a marvel of seemingly-advanced astronomical perception by people that have hitherto been considered to be little more than nomadic hunter-gatherers. It is believed that this archeo-astronomical discovery may shed more light on our ancient African ancestry and possibly provide a deeper insight into ancient African spirituality. Needless to say there are those who believe that the aliens who built the wondrous pyramids also applied their outlandish skill to our own African wonder.

Rumour has it that the Pathways of the Sun are set to become quite the tourist attraction, especially amongst New-Age fundis. Thus consider making your way to these observatories to draw your own conclusions before these pathways are spoiled by chain boundaries and throngs of flash-happy tourists.

Visit the official website at www.sunpath.co.za to find out more information.

 

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