The mystery of the Egyptian pyramids still excites the minds of many scientists in the world, who cannot yet substantiate the technology of their construction and the mechanism for moving multi-ton blocks in space. But at the end of the nineteenth century, a man was born in Latvia who, according to experts, solved this greatest mystery of mankind and put this knowledge into practice, creating the Coral Castle located in the state of Florida. Unfortunately, this secret was taken to his grave, since this knowledge, having fallen into the hands of the military and politicians, could harm all living things and even destroy the planet. The man's name was Edward Leedskalnin.
The life story of the creator of the Coral Castle
On January 12, 1887, the boy Edward was born into the family of the Latvian farmer Lidskalnin. Helping his father, he learned hard work from childhood. After graduating from only four classes of the local school, the young man leaves the village and masters the work of a bricklayer. His works are in demand and, confident that he will now be able to support his family, the young man proposes to the girl for whom he had a deep feeling from the moment he first met. Her name was Agness Scaffs.
Having first accepted the offer, the girl decides that the difference of ten years and the small material income of her fiancé are pretty strong arguments for refusal. Therefore, on the eve of the wedding, Agnes dissolves the engagement. Humiliated and heartbroken, Edward leaves his native land and goes to America. After working for some time in Texas and California, he went to Canada, where he became a lumberjack. But the cold climate and hard work lead to the fact that the young man gets sick with tuberculosis. This forces him to move to Florida, where it is always warm. Having bought one acre of land there, Edward opens his own production of furniture from coral, deposits of which in this area went several hundred meters deep into the earth.
Eyewitnesses claimed that the bricklayer spent all his free time in the local library, where he studied books on the construction of the Great Egyptian pyramids. His mind greedy for knowledge comprehended sciences that were beyond the power of many learned men. And in the early twenties of the last century, Edward Leedskalnin began the construction of his Coral Castle.
It is worth noting here that the man was not distinguished by a slanting fathom in his shoulders and a powerful physique. With an increase of 150 centimeters, his height was 43 kilograms. That is, the maximum weight that he could lift was approximately 50 kilograms.
This is where the riddle begins. How could such a small person move coral blocks, which weighed about thirty tons? Nobody knew this, since the "king" of the castle worked exclusively at night. Once he was even beaten by local hooligans in order to find out his secret, but Edward bravely endured all the beatings without uttering a word. At that time, the scum gave him life, leaving his bloody body on the road.
The only creatures the master trusted were children. They could run for hours around his castle or sit on coral furniture. But when representatives of the authorities appeared on the doorstep, Lidskalnin became withdrawn, becoming gloomy and taciturn. When asked about the technology for the production and movement of multi-ton coral products, the man only said that he uses the laws of weight and leverage.
In addition to the construction of the Coral Castle, Edward Leedskalnin was interested in astronomy, which was reflected in his stone sculptures. He also wrote philosophical works and poetry. But throughout his life, a thread of unrequited rejected love stretched, the salvation from which he sought in his monumental creation.
One day, on December 7, 1951, Edward left his house and went to the nearest hospital. After spending three days in it, he died of malnutrition, as he was always distinguished by asceticism in this matter. After death, during an autopsy, doctors were surprised to find tuberculous lesions in his lungs, which were not the cause of death.
After himself, Edward Leedskalnin left a beautiful Coral Castle and a lot of secrets that will cause controversy among scientists for a long time.
Where is, how to get, excursions
Anyone can visit this grandiose building these days. It is located in the city of Homestead, which can be easily reached by road. The cost of an excursion with a Russian-speaking guide is $ 340 for a group of two. A group of four pays $ 395, and a group of six or more pays $ 450.
The entire excursion takes five hours. At this time, the guide tells the detailed story of the life of Edward Leedskalnin and how this amazing place was created. Visitors can visit a mason's house, sit on coral furniture, immerse themselves in a stone bath, and even swing in a huge rocking chair.
What can you see
Particular attention is drawn to the table made in the shape of two hearts of different sizes. With this symbol, the artist wanted to show people the eternity of love, which a person has only once in a lifetime. The man adhered to this principle all his life and never met women.
Lidskalnin expressed his love for astronomy by creating a stone platform with sculptures of a crescent moon, Saturn and Mars. The castle also has a stone telescope through which you can see the North Star. The coral multi-tone clock, created by the master, shows the time with an accuracy of two minutes. One site has a map of Florida in stone. Above all this splendor, there is a two-storey square tower weighing 243 tons.
The entrance to the castle is blocked by huge revolving doors, which can be opened with a light touch of the hand. After 60 years after the death of the creator, their mechanism began to jam, it took many tons of construction equipment to make repairs. However, the balance has been upset and some effort must now be made to open these doors.
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The Riddle of Leedskalnin
During his lifetime, Edward Leedskalnin claimed to have solved the mystery of the Egyptian pyramids. He managed to master the laws of antigravity, which is confirmed by eyewitnesses who observed huge blocks floating freely in the air.
Now researchers are putting forward a version that the bricklayer used a special transponder of electromagnetic voltage to move stones. In confirmation of this theory, a device was found that produced a large amount of energy necessary for the functioning of the repeater. However, no one has yet managed to reproduce this experience.
Therefore, for now, visitors can only wonder and admire this man-made miracle, to the creation of which a person was pushed by great love.
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