America Unearthed: Ancient Ruins Discovered in California (S3, E7) | Full Episode | History

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Forensic geologist Scott Wolter investigates ancient artifacts like rock walls in the US, aiming to uncover their origin and link them to ancient Chinese explorers, potentially rewriting American history. Evidence, including limestone composition and similarities to Chinese structures, suggests a possible connection between the East Bay Rock Walls in California and the Great Wall of China, supported by maps and historical records.

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  • Scott Wolter, a forensic geologist, challenges traditional history by investigating mysterious rock walls near San Francisco, suggesting a potential link to ancient Chinese explorers like Zheng He.
  • Research into ancient maps and artifacts hints at the possibility of Chinese exploration of North America before Columbus, with connections between California's rock walls and the Great Wall of China, potentially reshaping historical narratives.

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Recent questions

  • What is the main focus of Scott Wolter's investigations?

    Hidden artifacts and challenging traditional history.

  • What material are the East Bay Rock Walls primarily made of?

    Limestone.

  • Who are some of the potential builders of the East Bay Rock Walls?

    Native Americans and Chinese explorers like Zheng He.

  • What historical figure is associated with mapping the West Coast of North America?

    Marco Polo.

  • What evidence suggests a possible link between ancient China and North America?

    Maps and artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.

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Summary

00:00

"Uncovering Ancient Chinese Influence in America"

  • Scott Wolter, a forensic geologist, challenges traditional history, uncovering hidden artifacts like pyramids and rock walls in the US.
  • Investigating the East Bay Rock Walls near San Francisco, Scott questions their origin and purpose.
  • The walls, spanning 50 miles, vary in height and construction, prompting Scott to believe they were built by a single group.
  • Olav Phillips, a local researcher, reveals minimal archeological work on the walls, sparking curiosity about their builders.
  • Scott's tests confirm the walls are made of limestone, with weathering suggesting an age of 200-300 years or more.
  • Digging at the base of the wall reveals rocks extending into the ground, raising questions about their construction.
  • Theories about the builders range from Native Americans to Chinese explorers like Zheng He from the Ming Dynasty.
  • Gunnar Thompson discusses Zheng He's expeditions with massive fleets, traveling over 11,000 miles and possibly reaching North America.
  • Maps like the Shan Hai Jing hint at Chinese exploration of North and South America, including landmarks like the Grand Canyon and the Andes.
  • Scott aims to find concrete evidence linking the rock walls to ancient Chinese explorers, potentially rewriting American history.

15:04

Ancient Chinese Navigators Reach North America

  • The map discussed in the text shows territories like Africa, Europe, India, China, North America, and South America.
  • The map was originally created by navigators from Shanghai around 1435, showcasing North and South America before Columbus.
  • Marco Polo, the Italian explorer, is believed to have reached California while spying for the pope.
  • Marco Polo's true role was to map the West Coast of North America during Chinese expeditions.
  • A map by Abraham Ortelius from the 1580s displays the West Coast and Mongolian territories, indicating Marco Polo's diplomatic role.
  • The Great Wall of China, built over 2,000 years, aimed to facilitate fair trade between hunting and farming civilizations.
  • The text explores the possibility of ancient Chinese navigators reaching the United States.
  • The Great Wall of China features structures for enemy defense, signaling methods, and housed soldiers.
  • Similarities between ancient Chinese walls in Northern China and California suggest possible connections between the two regions.
  • The investigation seeks further evidence, like journals or artifacts, to definitively link ancient China with North America.

29:54

Chinese Exploration: California Rock Walls to Ming Dynasty

  • Research inspired by mysterious rock walls in California and ancient maps from the Ming Dynasty hint at a connection between California Rock Walls and parts of the Great Wall of China.
  • Marco Polo, potentially spying for the pope, might have accompanied a Chinese voyage 150 years before another Chinese explorer.
  • Admiral Zheng He, a Ming Dynasty explorer, made seven epic voyages, possibly reaching North America.
  • A replica of a Chinese treasure ship from the Ming Dynasty, 230 feet long, could carry around 400 people.
  • Zheng He's fleet consisted of almost 200 ships, with the treasure ship being the flagship, sailing over 50,000 kilometers.
  • Zheng He may not have reached North America himself, but his fleets could have, supported by historical evidence.
  • A medallion found in North Carolina, bearing Chinese characters, links to the Ming Dynasty and possibly Zheng He's voyages.
  • A map from 1602, likely created before Columbus's voyages, suggests Chinese exploration of North America, challenging established history.
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