Tag: Ural Mountains

Kapova Cave – A Place of Mystery and Intrigue

October 28, 2014

It is claimed that this cave was discovered in the Southern Ural Mountains in 1760 by P.I. Rychkov. But approximately 15,000 years ago men of ancient times were walking along the Belaya River when they came upon the opening of this awe inspiring cave. If they had stumbled upon it a mid-day the lake that … More Kapova Cave – A Place of Mystery and Intrigue

So you want to know a little about the Ural Mountains

October 25, 2014

Early in Russian history the Urals were called several different names including “Rock” and “Belt”, by the 16th and 17th centuries the range became known as the Urals during the Russian conquest of Siberia. As early as the 13th century in Bashkortostan there was a legend about a hero named Ural. This also could have … More So you want to know a little about the Ural Mountains

“Arkaim” – One of the Aryan Cities

December 28, 2013

Arkaim: (Prehistoric CitadelCulture). In 1952 satellites photographed several unusual circles in the Southern Urals steppe. It was obvious that those circles were made by humans. At that time no one could explain the origin of these circles, it was a mystery. Twenty of the spiral-shaped settlements, believed to be the original home of the Aryan … More “Arkaim” – One of the Aryan Cities

Lake Karachay – Russia’s Beauty and Beast

December 4, 2013

Deep in the Ural Mountains of Russia lies a beautiful, picturesque body of water called Lake Karachay. But don’t get too close—it’s a silent killer, and it’s been constantly emitting lethal doses of radiation for the past 60 years. In the mid 1940s, the Soviet Union built a secret city in the Southern Urals called … More Lake Karachay – Russia’s Beauty and Beast

Mirror Reflections – North Mariana Island & Russia

November 15, 2013

Life in North Mariana Island Well I think I’ve found my place on earth…. a paradise in the pacific! Landed on a pretty, unique and historical island in the Pacific, the Northern Mariana Islands belonging in the US territory. Currently, I am on a tiny island called Tinian, a place where the Legendary giant man … More Mirror Reflections – North Mariana Island & Russia

Unusal Phenomenon “Eerie Lights” over Miass, Russia

August 9, 2013

On June 16th a very unusual event occurred in the southern Urals over the cities of Chelyabinsk and Miass. The Aurora borealis appeared are common over northern Russia during the days of vernal and autumnal equinox. Equinoxes occur when the axis of rotation of the earth (i.e. the line from the N to S poles) … More Unusal Phenomenon “Eerie Lights” over Miass, Russia

4,000 year old tomb of couple embracing found in Caucasus

July 12, 2013

Remains thought to be of chiefs or priests were found within a rectangular wooden chamber in an early level of the mound (above left). Offerings, including a bronze knife, votive vessels filled with ocher, an incense burner, and two vessels with stone lids, had been placed in the chamber’s corners. A grass shelter had been … More 4,000 year old tomb of couple embracing found in Caucasus