Hi, this is Brian Forster, and this video is about exploring ancient sites in Lake Titicaca. Lake Titicaca is divided between Peru and Bolivia, with half of it in Peru and the other half in Bolivia. Currently, we are on the Bolivian side, but the first site we will be visiting today is on the Peruvian side. The rugged nature of the hills and mountains surrounding Lake Titicaca is quite striking. We took a high-speed hydrofoil, and you can see the Bolivian flag waving as we sped along. We're now at an ancient site in Peru on the Peruvian side called Amarumuru. It's an ancient construction made of red sandstone. We've visited Amarumuru many times before. Amarumuru translates to the portal of the snake, but it's also known as Amaru Muru, which is believed to be related to the ancient continent of Mu and its survivors who are thought to have constructed this site. The site features a central false door and high channels on both sides. People skilled in energy dowsing have claimed that the central portal emanates masculine energy, while the sides emit feminine energy. There's also a belly button-shaped carving in the center of the portal. Despite numerous visits, the constructor of Amarumuru remains a mystery; it doesn't match Inca style, and the Tiwanaku culture likely wasn't responsible either. Locals are hesitant to visit at night due to reports of lights moving in and out of the central portal. Though I don't sense much energetically, the construction's uniqueness is undeniable.
We then moved to the Island of the Moon in Lake Titicaca, on the Bolivian side, an Inca construction that served as the home to the Virgins of the Sun. The entire island was terraced during the Inca period, though little of it is used today. We also get a quadcopter view of the terracing and the temple's adobe and rough stone construction. This island is considered feminine, contrasting with the nearby, larger, and masculine Island of the Sun. Parts of the structure have been rebuilt by archaeologists, making it a site worth visiting.
Finally, we visited the Island of the Sun, where we viewed another Inca construction, possibly a Sun Temple, though its true purpose remains unclear. The construction technique is quite crude. We then explored an enigmatic site slightly over the border from Bolivia into Peru, near the town of Kenowani. This site, unlike any Inca or Tiwanaku construction, features a stadium-like structure facing south towards Lake Titicaca, Tiwanaku, and Puma Punku. The material is a compressed volcanic ash, suggesting the use of tools not typically associated with Inca or related cultures, presenting a fascinating enigma that warrants further exploration. The site has even and intriguing staircases, with Lake Titicaca visible in the background, emphasizing its unique features and the mysteries that surround it.
Amarumuru's Mysteries: The ancient site of Amarumuru, constructed from red sandstone on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca, stands out due to its enigmatic background and the lack of clear understanding about its creators. Described as "the portal of the snake," its connection to the ancient continent of Mu and its alleged energy properties—wherein the central portal is thought to emit masculine energy and the sides feminine energy—add layers of mystique to this ancient structure.
Unexplained Lights and Local Fears: The local population's aversion to visiting Amarumuru at night, due to reports of mysterious balls of light entering and exiting the central portal, introduces an element of the paranormal that remains unexplained. This phenomenon, coupled with the lack of energetic sensations reported by Forster, suggests a site steeped in legend and mystery.
Island of the Moon: The Inca construction on the Island of the Moon, designated as the residence of the Virgins of the Sun, presents a unique insight into Inca civilization. The extensive terracing and the distinction made by local populations between the feminine energy of this island and the masculine energy of the nearby Island of the Sun highlight the cultural and spiritual significance placed on these geographic features.
Kenowani's Enigmatic Construction: The archaeological site near Kenowani, with its stadium-like structure facing south towards Lake Titicaca, defies easy classification. Made from compressed volcanic ash and exhibiting tool marks that suggest a level of technological sophistication not attributed to known cultures in the area, the site's origin and purpose remain a compelling enigma.
Curved Staircases and Volcanic Ash Material: The use of compressed volcanic ash as a building material at Kenowani, along with the presence of curved staircases and evenly arranged terraces or seating, stands out as particularly unusual. These features, combined with the mystery of who constructed this site and for what purpose, underscore the unique and often unexplained architectural legacy found in the Lake Titicaca region.
