Mysterious Scottish Pictish Stones | Geometry, Symbolism & a South American Enigma | Megalithomania

An exploration of various standing stone decorated with sophisticated relief carvings, intricate geometry, unique symbolism and a look at the unusual (and speculative) connection to some megalith sites in South America such as Pukara and Tiwanaku. Hugh Newman visits carved stones outdoors, in churchyards and in various museums, highlighting the remarkable skill of the Picts of Northern Scotland who ruled at the same times as the Druids of England and Wales, two thousand years ago. The Picts (Painted Ones), were a confederation of tribal

warriors who tattooed their entire bodies. It is thought they originated in Orkney, after arriving from Scythia (Iran and eastern Europe), and then slowly headed south. They carved stunning symbols onto stone and often came together to fight outside enemies. They established themselves in small communities made up of families belonging to a single clan that was presided over by a tribal chief. These clans were known as Caerini, Cornavii, Lugi, Smertae, Decantae, Carnonacae, Caledonii, Selgovae and Votadini. The Picts, according to Roman historian Tacitus in 83 AD, were known as “Caledonians.” Tacitus records their physical characteristics as having “red hair” and “long limbs.” Numerous battles with Roman Legions ensued in later times, and got to a point where Hadrian, in 122 AD, ordered the construction of a great wall running from the west to the east coast to keep them out. Even today 10% of Scottish people are directly descended from the Picts and their legacy is still on display.

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