The "Bird Stone" is perhaps the most controversial artifact associated with Adam’s Calendar. It is a carved stone figurine that proponents claim is the "smoking gun" connecting the South African site to ancient civilizations like Egypt or Great Zimbabwe.
1. Description and Discovery
The artifact is a carved piece of dolerite that bears a striking resemblance to a bird. According to Michael Tellinger, it was found among the ruins of Adam’s Calendar and is made of the same heavy, resonant stone as the monoliths themselves.
Form: It depicts a bird-like figure sitting on a pedestal or base.
The Claim: Proponents argue that the carving style and the "bird" motif are identical to the Zimbabwe Birds found at the Great Zimbabwe ruins, but that this version is much older—possibly the original "blueprint" for the others.
2. The Egyptian Connection
The most famous theory regarding the Bird Stone is its supposed link to the Egyptian god Horus.
The Iconography: Horus is often depicted as a falcon. Tellinger and others argue that the Bird Stone is a representation of Horus, suggesting that ancient Egyptians (or their ancestors) were in South Africa mining for gold 75,000 years ago.
The "Thoth" Link: Some enthusiasts also point to the nearby "Sphinx" formation (a natural rock feature that some claim was carved) to argue that the entire Mpumalanga landscape was a ceremonial complex dedicated to Egyptian-style deities.
3. The Archaeological Counter-Argument
Mainstream archaeologists and historians offer a different context for the bird imagery found in Southern African stone ruins:
The Great Zimbabwe Link: The famous "Zimbabwe Birds" (found roughly 1,000 km north) date to the 11th–15th centuries. They are widely accepted as symbols of royal authority or ancestral spirits of the Shona people.
Acoustic Artifacts: Because the Bird Stone is made of dolerite, it "rings" when struck. Archeoacoustics researchers suggest that if the stone is authentic, it may have been used as a ritual instrument—a "singing bird"—used by local healers or shamans to produce specific tones during ceremonies.
The Authenticity Debate: Skeptics often question the "in-situ" discovery of the Bird Stone. Unlike artifacts found in controlled professional excavations, the Bird Stone lacks a clear stratigraphic record, leading many archaeologists to view it as an unverified find or a natural rock formation that was lightly "enhanced" by human hands much later.
4. Cultural Symbolism: The Fish Eagle
Many scholars believe that if the stone is an ancient carving, it likely represents the African Fish Eagle. In many Southern African cultures:
The Messenger: Birds are seen as messengers between the physical world and the world of the ancestors.
Rain-Making: Certain birds are associated with the calling of rain, which would have been vital for the Bakoni farmers who lived in these stone-walled settlements.
Summary of Perspectives
| Feature | Ancient Astronaut / Fringe View | Mainstream Archaeological View |
| Origin | Ancient Egypt / Anunnaki | Local Iron Age Cultures (Shona/Bakoni) |
| Identity | The God Horus | Ancestral Spirit / African Fish Eagle |
| Function | Part of a "Power Plant" grid | Ritual object or symbol of authority |
| Age | 75,000+ Years | 500–900 Years |
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