Tree of Life
Handbags of the Gods
Decoding the mysterious handbags in ancient carvings worldwide
One of archaeology's most intriguing mysteries: identical handbag symbols appearing in ancient carvings across continents and civilizations that supposedly never had contact. What were the gods carrying? Why does this symbol appear from Mesopotamia to Mesoamerica?
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The Mystery
These enigmatic "handbags" appear in:
- Sumerian carvings (Ancient Mesopotamia)
- Assyrian palace reliefs
- Gobekli Tepe (Turkey, 12,000 years old)
- Mayan temples (Central America)
- Maori carvings (New Zealand)
- Indonesian temple art
The consistency across time and space suggests a shared knowledge or common origin that predates known civilization.
Historical Context
The Tree of Life
Often depicted alongside these handbags, the Tree of Life represents knowledge, immortality, and connection between heaven and earth in ancient cultures.
The Winged Beings
The figures carrying these objects are frequently depicted with wings, suggesting divine or elevated status.
The Sacred Knowledge
These symbols appear in contexts associated with wisdom, creation, and divine intervention in human affairs.