Where can I buy one? I want mine in black, same size as in 2001, covered in that really black paint (cause just putting it in my front yard isn’t weird enough).
I had never heard of it. But to copycat, let alone advertise or take credit, misses the obvious point of it.
Placing it there in the middle of nowhere unannounced trusting that someday someone would find it and be intrigued. Who built it? Why? How long has it been here? What does it mean, if anything? The art of it is the creation of a mystery. A copy answers all those questions trivially as soon as they're asked: a copycat, because they didn't get it, not very long, and nothing at all.
I think it is both funny and beautiful. I remember when this was happening and it filled me with joy. Whatever the source of the original monolith, the fact that artists around the world answered the call and made their own monoliths is a heroic act of creation and a testament to the trickster mentality. We need more of this kind of creativity.
It reminds me of crop circles decades ago. Art? Hoaxes with lots of copy cats? Or maybe a sign to the aliens in 2001: A Space Odyssey that now might be a good time to show up and turn Jupiter into a dwarf star or something.
I agree with your take–artist and copycats–and I'm am all for a humorous look at this, but I will add that this topic is about all I discuss now. Nimrod and, specifically, his Tower.
It shouldn't be forgotten that Muslims around the world stop at Mina on their Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca to "Stone the Devil." The Devil here is played by a stone pillar, which should strike many westerners funny. This activity is a symbolic reenactment of Abraham's stoning of three pillars which represented Shaitan, or the Devil.
Why?
Monoliths appear everywhere around the world, but those man-made ones in the Western world all date back to one specific region in the Middle East, a region just down the road a piece from where Abraham grew up and lived. If anyone would know about Shaitans and pillars, it would be Abraham.
The region just North of Abraham's Aramean homeland in Northern Syria was populated by a strange, forgotten people: the Hurrians (Horites in the Bible). And the Hurrians had one very interesting story to tell: the story of the Pillar that tried to overthrow Heaven. Here's where you and your name tie in, O talented author of this piece: this region is also, coincidentally, volcanic.
If you go to Google Maps and look at Southeastern Turkey, you'll see massive Lake Van there, almost as big as the Great Salt Lake (in Utah!! 8^)). If you look at the Western corner of the lake and zoom in a little, you'll quickly find, back off the water, an immense circle flooded by its own little lake–the Nemrut (Nimrod) crater. One of the largest such craters in the world.
It was here where the Pillar that Changed the World grew. It is the reason I find it so hard to laugh about these monoliths. It is why the Greeks spoke of Typhon and War between the Gods, why Pyramids and obelisks were built, and why we have examples of the latter standing in Boston, in Washington, D.C., in Paris, and even at the Vatican. It is why we have hierarchies and inequality. It is how the Ego and selfishness began to rage out of control. It was the birth of Wars of Expansion against neighbors, friends, families, self, God, and Nature.
I won't say what the Pillar was, exactly, but a few glances at my work will reveal all, if anyone has the patience to read this far...
Great work, Vulkan!
PS–The name Nimrod means "we will rebel" or "overthrow."
Well, I think your statement on man-flu was funny for sure!! These art pieces are intriguing. Maybe the artists belong to a private web and plan this together. What I wonder is if there are more undiscovered ones standing alone out there? Very interesting subject.
I'm just glad I survived the Man-Flu to be honest Elizabeth. Be thankful you never suffer with it. I barely even moaned to anyone that I had it.............
I bet there is. Probably in a jungle somewhere. I'd be intrigued to know if there's one at each of the North and South Poles.
Whoever made this loves to travel. :-)
I agree!!
Right. I was thinking mt Everest or Denali.
Oooo that would be interesting. Loads of area to hide one.
Where can I buy one? I want mine in black, same size as in 2001, covered in that really black paint (cause just putting it in my front yard isn’t weird enough).
Painting it in Black 4.0 would be awesome! And inspiring… good thing I’ve got some Black 4.0 ordered!
😂😂😂😂😂
I had never heard of it. But to copycat, let alone advertise or take credit, misses the obvious point of it.
Placing it there in the middle of nowhere unannounced trusting that someday someone would find it and be intrigued. Who built it? Why? How long has it been here? What does it mean, if anything? The art of it is the creation of a mystery. A copy answers all those questions trivially as soon as they're asked: a copycat, because they didn't get it, not very long, and nothing at all.
I think it is both funny and beautiful. I remember when this was happening and it filled me with joy. Whatever the source of the original monolith, the fact that artists around the world answered the call and made their own monoliths is a heroic act of creation and a testament to the trickster mentality. We need more of this kind of creativity.
I can’t believe I never knew about it until recently!!
I’d love to find out the true story and have it made into a tv show just explaining it.
The contract was to build a Monorail, but mistakes were made and things got a bit confused.
Monorail. Monorail. Monorail.
https://youtu.be/ZDOI0cq6GZM
“Is there a chance the track could bend?”
“Not on your life, my Hindu friend!”
I call the big one “Bitey”.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Recently another popped up in Wales
That’s what got me to write this!!
Misdirection 🤷♀️
It probably is magic!!
Magic🪄✨✨💖✨
It reminds me of crop circles decades ago. Art? Hoaxes with lots of copy cats? Or maybe a sign to the aliens in 2001: A Space Odyssey that now might be a good time to show up and turn Jupiter into a dwarf star or something.
Honestly I hope at least one or two could be a sign to aliens!!
I agree with your take–artist and copycats–and I'm am all for a humorous look at this, but I will add that this topic is about all I discuss now. Nimrod and, specifically, his Tower.
It shouldn't be forgotten that Muslims around the world stop at Mina on their Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca to "Stone the Devil." The Devil here is played by a stone pillar, which should strike many westerners funny. This activity is a symbolic reenactment of Abraham's stoning of three pillars which represented Shaitan, or the Devil.
Why?
Monoliths appear everywhere around the world, but those man-made ones in the Western world all date back to one specific region in the Middle East, a region just down the road a piece from where Abraham grew up and lived. If anyone would know about Shaitans and pillars, it would be Abraham.
The region just North of Abraham's Aramean homeland in Northern Syria was populated by a strange, forgotten people: the Hurrians (Horites in the Bible). And the Hurrians had one very interesting story to tell: the story of the Pillar that tried to overthrow Heaven. Here's where you and your name tie in, O talented author of this piece: this region is also, coincidentally, volcanic.
If you go to Google Maps and look at Southeastern Turkey, you'll see massive Lake Van there, almost as big as the Great Salt Lake (in Utah!! 8^)). If you look at the Western corner of the lake and zoom in a little, you'll quickly find, back off the water, an immense circle flooded by its own little lake–the Nemrut (Nimrod) crater. One of the largest such craters in the world.
It was here where the Pillar that Changed the World grew. It is the reason I find it so hard to laugh about these monoliths. It is why the Greeks spoke of Typhon and War between the Gods, why Pyramids and obelisks were built, and why we have examples of the latter standing in Boston, in Washington, D.C., in Paris, and even at the Vatican. It is why we have hierarchies and inequality. It is how the Ego and selfishness began to rage out of control. It was the birth of Wars of Expansion against neighbors, friends, families, self, God, and Nature.
I won't say what the Pillar was, exactly, but a few glances at my work will reveal all, if anyone has the patience to read this far...
Great work, Vulkan!
PS–The name Nimrod means "we will rebel" or "overthrow."
I remember reading about those a few years ago. At the time there were only a few.
Still pretty interesting though.
I never even knew about them but then when you’re at sea with limited internet you tend to miss things 😂😂.
It’s probably an elaborate M. Night Shyamalan project. The great reveal coming to a theater near you in 2050.
That would be fantastic.
Well, I think your statement on man-flu was funny for sure!! These art pieces are intriguing. Maybe the artists belong to a private web and plan this together. What I wonder is if there are more undiscovered ones standing alone out there? Very interesting subject.
I'm just glad I survived the Man-Flu to be honest Elizabeth. Be thankful you never suffer with it. I barely even moaned to anyone that I had it.............
I bet there is. Probably in a jungle somewhere. I'd be intrigued to know if there's one at each of the North and South Poles.
https://youtu.be/CStvYnvMH5g?feature=shared