Scotland's Hidden Sacred Past

by Freddy Silva

Around 6000 BC a revolution took place on Orkney and the Western Isles of Scotland. An outstanding collection of stone circles, standing stones, round towers and passage mounds appeared seemingly out of nowhere. And yet many such monuments were not indigenous to Britain, but to regions of the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean. Their creators were equally mysterious. Traditions tell of the Papae and Peti, 'strangers from afar' who were physically different, dressed in white tunics and lived aside from the regular population. They were regarded as master astronomers with an uncanny ability to work with enormous stones. But where did these relatively advanced ancient architects come from? In his seventh book, Scotland's Hidden Sacred Past, bestselling author Freddy Silva examines the Neolithic culture, Gaelic language and sacred traditions of the Scottish Isles and finds a trail of evidence leading to Sardinia and the Armenian Highlands. His research locates the origin of this misplaced civilization and what prompted its people to choose the furthest reaches of Europe to recreate the masterworks of their original homeland, a plan that included the establishing of Ireland's sacred and megalithic culture.
Among the many topics The true dating of Orkney's sites, and their relationship to the Giza pyramids Armenian and Egyptian linguistic roots of sites and places in Orkney and the Hebrides Archaeo-astronomical connections with Orion The origin of the Papae, Peti and Tuatha de Danaan Armenian and Scythian roots of Ireland's prehistory Sardinian megalithic history and the origin of Scottish duns and brochs The connection between Armenia and Callanish Hidden geometric blueprints linking ancient sites in Orkney, Kilmartin and Ireland


Author invisibletemple.com

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Scotland

284 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2021

Reviews

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one draws some really interesting connections between the nNolithic sites across scotland (especially those of the Outer Hebrides and Orkney Islands) and other ancient sites (Egypt, in particular) and theoriezes a bit about how these bizarre coincidences (like precisely matching measurements) may have come about (i.e. perhaps they are a common origin people).

It’s hard to tell how credible he is though, as a layperson myself. He draws on, or at least seems to draw on, an enormous wealth of information connecting these things but I would love to read another historian or archaeologist's take on these (are his numbers actually right? Are his measurements actually legit? Or is he just fitting the evidence to his theory)?

I am also perhaps not as convinced as he is that just because there are a lot of linguistic similarities between the northern Scottish, the Armenians, and the Sardinians are very similar means they actually have a common origin. I think he got a little lost in the sauce of his enthusiasm.

Giving it a tentative three stars, but if I come across other perspectives supporting his conclusions, I would probably up that to 4 or 5. And if I come across the opposite, and he's totally debunked, I reserve the right to make it a 1 star. Proceeding with caution but curiosity for now.

[Stefanie Dettmers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this. The information, the sacred sites - Freddy Silvas findings and insights are just mindblowing. To me as an archeologist it all makes so much sense, while the general doctrine in academia does not. Silva presents facts, approaches and working hypotheses that modern archaeology has been failing to deliver for decades.

I hugly enjoyed the audiobook (very well narrated by the author) and will buy the paperback as well, not only for it's pictures, but also as a referrence guide for future research.

[Monette Chilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for those traveling to Scotland and seeking to go beyond the typical tourist experience and into the deep lore and wisdom of the land. This reads like no other travel guide you've ever picked up. Enthralling. This is the story beneath the story for those willing to excavate it.

[Jenny Lyvers Guidry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous

Absolutely wonderful book! Freddy writes so genuinely you feel as if you're sitting in front of him, listening as he tells you of his discoveries. Highly recommend!!!

[Lindsay Jimenez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Decent enough. Not very compelling but i like the narrator and love scotland so it was a quick read

[Jason Baldauf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Silva makes a compelling case for the movement of "The Shining Ones" from Mesopotamia, through Armenia and Sardinia eventually ending in Scotland. All the pieces are tied together culturally and architecturally with a focus on ancient megaliths. Silva has a charming and engaging writing style that makes his books a joy to read. On a deeper level, he is able to make the connections that mainstream anthropologists I imagine talk about amongst themselves but are afraid to broadcast publicly. Or, he's just that entuned that the connections come easily and mainstream research needs to catch up to. Well done, looking forward to reading more of his books soon.