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Ecuador – from simple Indians to the secret knowledge of all humanity
Ecuador is a small republic in South America. For a long time, it was believed that it was practically impossible to eradicate the primitive nature of the people, until scientists encountered the object of their worship. Perhaps it was precisely the knowledge that they carefully guarded from prying eyes that saved their culture in the modern world.
Taos Sunset, Punta Blanca, Santa Elena, Ecuador. Author - Francisco Paredes.
The unyielding Indians of Ecuador
Like other people of color, Ecuadorians were perceived by the white race as simple-minded people who were only capable of working on plantations. Spanish colonists took advantage of their simple-mindedness in the 16th century, but the Ecuadorians, accustomed to internecine wars, did not give up so easily and overthrew their invaders in the 19th century. In 1830, the country finally declared its independence and adopted its first constitution.
By that time, many nationalities lived on the lands of Ecuador, who did not want to submit to the indigenous people and staged popular uprisings. The conflicts more or less died down by the 1970s, when oil production and banana harvesting stabilized the economic situation and the people directed their energy toward rebuilding the republic, but echoes of this can still be seen today in the informal class division.
All residents of Ecuador divide themselves into the following classes:
1. “May Culto” – translated as “very cultured.” They speak several languages fluently, are interested in history and economics, and are constantly expanding their knowledge.
2. “Afro-Ecuadorians” – black residents whose ancestors came here as slaves and fought alongside the local population to win independence for the republic.
3. “Blanco” (white) – considered the lowest caste, dark-skinned and red-skinned people treat them with contempt and consider mixed marriages a disgrace;
4. “Blanco-Mestizo” – rank below the white race but above the mestizos.
5. “Mestizo” – are the lowest caste, partly because of the behavior of their ancestors, who during the struggle against slavery fought against both white people and other races.
If we compare the percentage of people living in the republic, mestizos make up the majority – 65%, Indians – 25%, Spaniards – 7%, and Afro-Latinos – 3%. All of them speak Spanish and know the Indian language Quechua.
Secrets of the underground Ecuador, preserving the secret knowledge of ancient civilizations
The sites of ancient civilizations are strictly guarded by local residents, some of them have been rebuilt and hidden, such as the Cathedral of San Francisco, standing on the foundations of the Inca Palace, but there are also those that have retained their original appearance.
The whole world learned about what the Indian elders were keeping thanks to Argentine-Hungarian entrepreneur Juan Morice in 1969. It was then that he discovered an unusual network of tunnels, partially carved into the depths of the rock. Inside the underground complex were gold figurines, including modern animals and people of that time, and dinosaurs depicted on the walls. This suggests that the former inhabitants had an understanding of all the eras of the Earth, but what shocked scientists most was the “Metal Library.”
Close up portrait of turtle in amazon rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador.
They were unable to decipher the writing, and they couldn't even attribute it to a specific period. This is probably the oldest find that historians have ever encountered. Based on the images, scientists determined that the civilization was highly developed, which puzzled them even more. Some of the plates depict flying people wearing suits resembling spacesuits.
The deciphering is still ongoing, and the entrance to the labyrinths is under state protection to save the “Metal Library” from looting. It is not possible to see it, but you can visit the entrance to the corridors, which is what tourists do, but not all tour guides are willing to take strangers there.
Perhaps the Ecuadorian elders know much more than scientists think, but they skillfully hide it, just as they once kept the secret of the “Metal Library.” After all, a people who did not sell their values for profit in difficult times know how to keep secrets.
Ceramic male figure representing a woman with two hammers. Part of ancient Tollita culture, Ecuador. 500 BC.
