Crystal skulls seem both familiar and enigmatic. But a few of these fairly grisly artifacts have piqued curiosity and sparked debate among scientists, spiritualists, archaeologists, and museum authorities for several decades.
A dozen or more of these unusual crystal skulls can be found in private and public collections. Some are transparent, while others are made of smoky or tinted quartz. Others are smaller and less polished, while some are human-sized with great detailing. These skulls are said to have originated in Mexico or Central America.
Many people think that an ancient Mesoamerican society carved these skulls thousands of years ago, if not tens of thousands of years ago. Others believe they are artifacts from the mythological Atlantis or evidence of the presence of extraterrestrials in the Aztecs. Most archaeologists and scientists are suspicious. Skulls were typical in Mesoamerican art, especially among the Aztecs. Therefore, the link between these objects and their civilizations has always existed.
Furthermore, modern electron microscope investigations of crystal skulls conducted by the British Museum and the Smithsonian Institution showed marks that could only have been created with the latest technology and equipment. Both museums believe their crystal skulls were from the mid-to-late-19th century, when public attention to prehistoric cultures soared.
According to a British Museum study, most skulls were made in a region of Germany known for producing exquisite quartz and crystal patterns in the late 1800s. According to legend, the crystal was discovered in Brazil or Madagascar, making it inaccessible to pre-Columbian indigenous cultures.
The British Museum concluded that all famous crystal skulls are likely fakes based on its investigations. No such skull has ever been discovered during an official archaeological excavation.
Conclusion
Both sides are passionate about the matter, and no one knows who made the skulls or when they were made. The mystery will most likely persist because there is no technique to precisely identify the age of such inorganic things.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are crystal skulls?
Crystal skulls are hardstone sculptures of the human skull. They are made of transparent or milky white quartz.
- What is another name for crystal skulls?
They are also called Rock Crystals.
- Where did crystal skulls originate? Who claims the crystal skulls?
Pre-Columbian Mesoamericans have asserted a claim on such artifacts. However, all the skull samples available for scientific examinations have been studied, and these claims have been refuted.
- What are some myths about crystal skulls?
People believe they are artifacts from the mythological Atlantis or evidence that extraterrestrials visited the Aztecs before the Spanish invasion.
- Where are crystal skulls produced?
Tens of thousands of skulls are made in Brazil, China, and Germany every year.
