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-Below is the complete article published on the front page of the Arizona Gazette, April 5,
1909 in its pure un-edited form. Because little or no “follow up” on such a breathtaking story
was ever done, most people who even know about it, are of the opinion it was (is) all a massive
hoax, ors the fodder of some fringe “conspiracy theory”. Of course, that is possible, but is it
probable? In other words, is it likely that a credible newspaper would engage in such a thing?
Could it be even remotely possible that nationwide media moguls put pressure on the
owners of the Gazette, to make sure that this story never again made front page headlines? I
submit that this is one of the biggest coverups in American history, and the ramifications of this
story should be quite obvious – the history of pre-Columbian North America has been
systematically falsified and artifacts that challenge the official historical dogma have been
destroyed or confiscated. This paper will present the facts that an internationally significant, and
priceless treasure of incredible proportions has been wrongfully sequestered from the general
public. I submit it is high time to set the record straight.
EXPLORATIONS IN GRAND CANYON
Remarkable Finds Indicate Ancient People Migrated From Orient
The latest news of the progress of the explorations of what is now regarded by scientists as not
only the oldest archeological discovery in the United States, but one of the most valuable in the
world, which was mentioned some time ago in the Gazette, was brought to the city yesterday by
G.E. Kinkaid, the explorer who found the great underground citadel of the Grand Canyon during
a trip from Green River, Wyoming, down the Colorado, in a wooden boat, to Yuma, several
months ago.
According to the story related to the Gazette by Mr. Kinkaid, the archeologists of the
Smithsonian Institute [1], which is financing the expeditions, have made discoveries which
almost conclusively prove that the race which inhabited this mysterious cavern, hewn in solid
rock by human hands, was of oriental origin, possibly from Egypt, tracing back to Ramses. If
their theories are borne out by the translation of the tablets engraved with hieroglyphics, the
mystery of the prehistoric peoples of North America, their ancient arts, who they were and
whence they came, will be solved. Egypt and the Nile, and Arizona and the Colorado will be
linked by a historical chain running back to ages which staggers the wildest fancy of the
fictionist.
A Thorough Examination
Under the direction of Prof. S. A. Jordan, the Smithsonian Institute is now prosecuting the most
thorough explorations, which will be continued until the last link in the chain is forged. Nearly a
mile underground, about 1480 feet below the surface, the long main passage has been delved
into, to find another mammoth chamber from which radiates scores of passageways, like the
spokes of a wheel.
Several hundred rooms have been discovered, reached by passageways running from the main
passage, one of them having been explored for 854 feet and another 634 feet. The recent finds
include articles which have never been known as native to this country, and doubtless they had
their origin in the orient. War weapons, copper instruments, sharp-edged and hard as steel,
indicate the high state of civilization reached by these strange people. So interested have the
scientists become that preparations are being made to equip the camp for extensive studies,
and the force will be increased to thirty or forty persons.
Mr. Kinkaid’s Report
Mr. Kinkaid was the first white child born in Idaho and has been an explorer and hunter all his
life, thirty years having been in the service of the Smithsonian Institute. Even briefly recounted,
his history sounds fabulous, almost grotesque.
“First, I would impress that the cavern is nearly inaccessible. The entrance is 1,486 feet down
the sheer canyon wall. It is located on government land and no visitor will be allowed there
under penalty of trespass. The scientists wish to work unmolested, without fear of archeological
discoveries being disturbed by curio or relic hunters.
A trip there would be fruitless, and the visitor would be sent on his way. The story of how I found
the cavern has been related, but in a paragraph: I was journeying down the Colorado river in a
boat, alone, looking for mineral. Some forty-two miles up the river from the El Tovar Crystal
canyon, I saw on the east wall, stains in the sedimentary formation about 2,000 feet above the
river bed. There was no trail to this point, but I finally reached it with great difficulty.
Above a shelf which hid it from view from the river, was the mouth of the cave. There are steps
leading from this entrance some thirty yards to what was, at the time the cavern was inhabited,
the level of the river. When I saw the chisel marks on the wall inside the entrance, I became
interested, securing my gun and went in. During that trip I went back several hundred feet along
the main passage till I came to the crypt in which I discovered the mummies. One of these I
stood up and photographed by flashlight. I gathered a number of relics, which I carried down the
Colorado to Yuma, from whence I shipped them to Washington with details of the discovery.
Following this, the explorations were undertaken.
The Passages
“The main passageway is about 12 feet wide, narrowing to nine feet toward the farther end.
About 57 feet from the entrance, the first side-passages branch off to the right and left, along
which, on both sides, are a number of rooms about the size of ordinary living rooms of today,
though some are 30 by 40 feet square. These are entered by oval-shaped doors and are
ventilated by round air spaces through the walls into the passages. The walls are about three
feet six inches in thickness.
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The passages are chiseled or hewn as straight as could be laid out by an engineer. The ceilings
of many of the rooms converge to a center. The side-passages near the entrance run at a sharp
angle from the main hall, but toward the rear they gradually reach a right angle in direction.
The Shrine
“Over a hundred feet from the entrance is the cross-hall, several hundred feet long, in which are
found the idol, or image, of the people’s god, sitting cross-legged, with a lotus flower or lily in
each hand. The cast of the face is oriental, and the carving this cavern. The idol almost
resembles Buddha, though the scientists are not certain as to what religious worship it
represents. Taking into consideration everything found thus far, it is possible that this worship
most resembles the ancient people of Tibet.
Surrounding this idol are smaller images, some very beautiful in form; others crooked-necked
and distorted shapes, symbolical, probably, of good and evil. There are two large cactus with
protruding arms, one on each side of the dais on which the god squats. All this is carved out of
hard rock resembling marble. In the opposite corner of this cross-hall were found tools of all
descriptions, made of copper. These people undoubtedly knew the lost art of hardening this
metal, which has been sought by chemicals for centuries without result. On a bench running
around the workroom was some charcoal and other material probably used in the process.
There is also slag and stuff similar to matte, showing that these ancients smelted ores, but so
far no trace of where or how this was done has been discovered, nor the origin of the ore.
“Among the other finds are vases or urns and cups of copper and gold, made very artistic in
design. The pottery work includes enameled ware and glazed vessels. Another passageway
leads to granaries such as are found in the oriental temples. They contain seeds of various
kinds. One very large storehouse has not yet been entered, as it is twelve feet high and can be
reached only from above. Two copper hooks extend on the edge, which indicates that some sort
of ladder was attached. These granaries are rounded, as the materials of which they are
constructed, I think, is a very hard cement. A gray metal is also found in this cavern, which
puzzles the scientists, for its identity has not been established. It resembles platinum. Strewn
promiscuously over the floor everywhere are what people call “cats eyes’, a yellow stone of no
great value. Each one is engraved with the head of the Malay type.
leads to granaries such as are found in the oriental temples. They contain seeds of various
kinds. One very large storehouse has not yet been entered, as it is twelve feet high and can be
reached only from above. Two copper hooks extend on the edge, which indicates that some sort
of ladder was attached. These granaries are rounded, as the materials of which they are
constructed, I think, is a very hard cement. A gray metal is also found in this cavern, which
puzzles the scientists, for its identity has not been established. It resembles platinum. Strewn
promiscuously over the floor everywhere are what people call “cats eyes’, a yellow stone of no
great value. Each one is engraved with the head of the Malay type.
The Hieroglyphics
“On all the urns, or walls over doorways , and tablets of stone which were found by the image
are the mysterious hieroglyphics, the key to which the Smithsonian Institute hopes yet to
discover. The engraving on the tables probably has something to do with the religion of the
people. Similar hieroglyphics have been found in southern Arizona. Among the pictorial writings,
only two animals are found. One is of prehistoric type.
The Crypt
“The tomb or crypt in which the mummies were found is one of the largest of the chambers, the
walls slanting back at an angle of about 35 degrees. On these are tiers of mummies, each one
occupying a separate hewn shelf. At the head of each is a small bench, on which is found
copper cups and pieces of broken swords. Some of the mummies are covered with clay, and all
are wrapped in a bark fabric.
The urns or cups on the lower tiers are crude, while as the higher shelves are reached, the urns
are finer in design, showing a later stage of civilization. It is worthy of note that all the mummies
examined so far have proved to be male, no children or females being buried here. This leads to
the belief that this exterior section was the warriors’ barracks.
“Among the discoveries no bones of animals have been found, no skins, no clothing, no
bedding. Many of the rooms are bare but for water vessels. One room, about 40 by 700 feet,
was probably the main dining hall, for cooking utensils are found here. What these people lived
on is a problem, though it is presumed that they came south in the winter and farmed in the
valleys, going back north in the summer.
Upwards of 50,000 people could have lived in the caverns comfortably. One theory is that the
present Indian tribes found in Arizona are descendants of the serfs or slaves of the people
which inhabited the cave. Undoubtedly a good many thousands of years before the Christian
era, a people lived here which reached a high stage of civilization. The chronology of human
history is full of gaps. Professor Jordan is much enthused over the discoveries and believes that
the find will prove of incalculable value in archeological work.
“One thing I have not spoken of, may be of interest. There is one chamber of the passageway to
which is not ventilated, and when we approached it a deadly, snaky smell struck us. Our light
would not penetrate the gloom, and until stronger ones are available we will not know what the
chamber contains. Some say snakes, but other boo-hoo this idea and think it may contain a
deadly gas or chemicals used by the ancients. No sounds are heard, but it smells snaky just the
same. The whole underground installation gives one of shaky nerves the creeps. The gloom is
like a weight on one’s shoulders, and our flashlights and candles only make the darkness
blacker. Imagination can revel in conjectures and ungodly daydreams back through the ages
that have elapsed till the mind reels dizzily in space.”
An Indian Legend
In connection with this story, it is notable that among the Hopi Indians the tradition is told that
their ancestors once lived in an underworld in the Grand Canyon till dissension arose between
the good and the bad, the people of one heart and the people of two hearts. Machetto, who was
their chief, counseled them to leave the underworld, but there was no way out. The chief then
caused a tree to grow up and pierce the roof of the underworld, and then the people of one
heart climbed out. They tarried by Paisisvai (Red River), which is the Colorado, and grew grain
and corn.
They sent out a message to the Temple of the Sun, asking the blessing of peace, good will and
rain for people of one heart. That messenger never returned, but today at the Hopi villages at
sundown can be seen the old men of the tribe out on the housetops gazing toward the sun,
looking for the messenger. When he returns, their lands and ancient dwelling place will be
restored to them. That is the tradition.
Among the engravings of animals in the cave is seen the image of a heart over the spot where it
is located. The legend was learned by W.E. Rollins, the artist, during a year spent with the Hopi
Indians.
There are two theories of the origin of the Egyptians. One is that they came from Asia; another
that the racial cradle was in the upper Nile region. Heeren, an Egyptologist, believed in the
Indian origin of the Egyptians. The discoveries in the Grand Canyon may throw further light on
human evolution and prehistoric ages.
Footnote:
1. Throughout this article the Gazette refers to the Smithsonian Institution as the
Smithsonian Institute.
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