
Archaeology and Remote Sensing at Santa Elena, SC . . . a landmark study

For the past four decades, the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) has carried out a series archaeological investigations on Parris Island, SC that have set a standard for excellence. The full and enthusiastic support of the United States Marine Corps has been a constant contributing factor to the overall success of these projects. What has especially impressed Native American scholars in the Southeast about this project is the broad distribution of information gleaned from these studies that are readily made available to the general public. Parris Island was occupied by indigenous Americans for at least 4,000 years prior to being the location of the first fort built in the Southeast by the French . . . Charlesfort . . . and then later, what was planned to be the capital of the Spanish province of La Florida . . . Santa Elena. The team of archaeologists and scientists from South Carolina and Georgia, who working on the remote sensing (aka ground radar) study have just released their fascinating report and the public has full access to it. We urge People of One Fire readers to read this report so you will know what standard to expect for archaeological investigations in your community. To access the report go to:
The Archaeology and Remote Sensing at Santa Elena’s Four Millennia of Occupation

Charlesfort was constructed in 1562 by the first Jean Ribault Expedition. It was garrisoned by 28 men, who almost starved, before sailing back to France.

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Richard, Regarding the Triangular temple of North Georgia with a simple line cross on the stones and the Azores islands triangular temple: these people seem to be associated with an ancient goddess cult of “Tanit” who’s symbol is sometimes connected with a triangle. She was connected with Cyprus / Phoenician / Carthage / Berber peoples and most likely the ancient city of Tarshish. Her symbol sometimes was a (circle with a line) and a triangle). The circle and line symbol is clearly connected with a site in Peru: Caral and so are the first known step pyramids.
http://www.lebtahor.com/Archaeology/inscriptions/khirbet%20el%20qom%20tomb%20inscription_files/tanit%20votive%20stele.jpg
https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/fertility-symbol-29469450.jpg (3000 BC)