Throughout history, civilizations have left their mark on the landscape in the form of megalithic monuments—massive stone structures aligned with celestial bodies and sacred sites.

Within the pages of this historic book, “Colonies on the Backside“, Jay Stuart Wakefield has explored how these enigmatic structures might provide evidence of ancient migrations to the Americas. Could the massive stone formations of North America be linked to European megalithic traditions?

Megalithic Culture across Continents

Megalithic monuments such as Stonehenge in England, the dolmens of France, and the cairns of Ireland are well-documented in the Old World. These structures, often aligned with solstices and lunar cycles, reflect a sophisticated understanding of astronomy and engineering. Wakefield examines whether similar knowledge was carried across the Atlantic by early seafarers.

One of the most intriguing sites in North America is “America’s Stonehenge” in New Hampshire. This mysterious arrangement of standing stones, chambers, and alignments appears to have been constructed with astronomical precision. Wakefield highlights its resemblance to megalithic sites in Europe, suggesting that pre-Columbian explorers could have influenced its design.

Petroglyphs and Carvings: A Shared Language?

In addition to massive stone structures, Wakefield investigates petroglyphs found throughout North America. These ancient carvings depict symbols and inscriptions that bear remarkable similarities to Old World scripts, including Phoenician, Ogham (Celtic), and even Egyptian hieroglyphs.

For example, in the Oklahoma panhandle, petroglyphs resembling Celtic Ogham script and Mithraic religion have been discovered. If these carvings were created by indigenous peoples, what accounts for their resemblance to European writing systems? Wakefield suggests that early explorers may have interacted with native cultures, sharing aspects of their language and traditions.

The Role of Celestial Navigation

One of the hallmarks of megalithic structures is their alignment with celestial events. Across Europe, ancient peoples built stone circles and passage tombs that marked solstices and equinoxes. Wakefield argues that similar principles can be found in North American sites.

For instance, he examines sites where standing stones cast shadows in precise ways during key astronomical events. The implication is that ancient builders in North America possessed advanced knowledge of the stars—knowledge that may have originated from transatlantic explorers.

Why Does Mainstream Archaeology Overlook These Connections?

Wakefield raises a crucial question: If the similarities between Old World and New World megalithic structures are so compelling, why do mainstream archaeologists largely dismiss them? He argues that entrenched academic theories often prevent researchers from considering alternative explanations.

Traditional archaeology maintains that indigenous cultures in the Americas developed independently, with no significant contact from Europe, Africa, or Asia before Columbus. Wakefield challenges this assumption, urging historians to reconsider the evidence with fresh eyes.

Conclusion: The Stones Speak

In conclusion, the megalithic structures of North America can contain secrets that question our interpretation of history. Colonies on the Backside makes a sweeping claim that these buildings are not merely random events but a component of a greater world tradition of ancient exploration and sharing of knowledge.