A Brief History
On July 6, 2022, a granite monument in Elberton, Georgia was heavily damaged by a bomb set by a vandal, leading to the dismantling of the “monument” which has not been replaced. Known as the Georgia Guidestones, the 19 foot tall stone pillars were inscribed with “guidelines” for human survivors of any imminent apocalyptic event.
Digging Deeper
Consisting of six slabs weighing almost a quarter million pounds total, the inscriptions contained 10 guidelines repeated in eight different languages. Completed in 1980, the monument was the subject of numerous conspiracy theories and rumors, including allegations that some sort of satanic worship was involved.
Eventually, someone became unwilling to allow the monument to exist, and blew up part of the slabs, resulting in the dismantling of the monument. No arrest has been made, and the motive for the bombing is unknown. No time capsule or other items were found under the stones when they were removed.
Note: Per Wikipedia, the inscriptions were as follows:
Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature.
Guide reproduction wisely – improving fitness and diversity.
Unite humanity with a living new language.
Rule passion – faith – tradition – and all things with tempered reason.
Protect people and nations with fair laws and just courts.
Let all nations rule internally resolving external disputes in a world court.
Avoid petty laws and useless officials.
Balance personal rights with social duties.
Prize truth – beauty – love – seeking harmony with the infinite.
Be not a cancer on the Earth – Leave room for nature – Leave room for nature.
Question for students (and subscribers) to ponder: What is your favorite monument?
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Cleveland, Jim. The Common Sense Georgia Guidestones. Independently published, 2022.
Jasmin, Mike F. Georgia Guidestones Darkest Secrets revealed: Destroyed by a Villain or a Hero? Kindle, 2023.
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