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The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a mysterious explosion at the site of the Georgia Guidestones. Residents report hearing a boom.
It is reported that the sound of an explosion was heard in the area around approximately 4 a.m. Wednesday, July 6. A photo shared on Facebook by a local resident around 7:30 a.m. shows half the monument in ruin.
WYFF shares videos of the explosion and the aftermath.
This monument has been controversial since the day it was first erected.
The Guardian shared:
The structure, which was built in 1979, had long drawn curious visitors from around the world because of its unique design and cryptic messages. It was made of six granite slabs – a central monolith flanked by four others and topped with a capstone – weighing a total of more than 100 tonnes. Holes in the pillars were aligned with the Pole Star and the Sun’s solstice and equinox, and one aperture allowed a ray of sun to pass through at noon each day to indicate the day of the year.
On it were also inscribed 10 elliptical messages in several languages, including Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew. They included “Maintain humanity under 500 million in perpetual balance with nature” and “Balance personal rights with social duties”.
The somewhat bizarre precepts sparked a certain esoteric interest. In 1993, Yoko Ono wrote a song called Georgia Stone for a John Cage tribute album in which she paraphrased the 10th message in a chant, “Be not a cancer on Earth – leave room for nature – leave room for nature”.
It also attracted controversy, notably from the former Republican candidate for governor Kandiss Taylor, who called it “satanic” and campaigned on a promise to obliterate it.
On Wednesday, Taylor suggested the vandalism was an act of God. “God is God all by Himself. He can do ANYTHING He wants to do. That includes striking down Satanic Guidestones,” she tweeted.
The Georgia Guidestones have been called “America’s Stonehenge” and have also been considered “satanic”.
It was built by a man under the pseudonym Robert C Christian. He approached the Elbert Granite Finishing Company to build the monument so he could “leave a message for future generations.”
Christian said he represented a “small group of loyal Americans who beleive in God.” It is said that he revealed his name only to the president of the Granite City Bank. They have never revealed his identity.
A car was seen and captured leaving the scene.
The Sheriff’s Office has blocked access to the site. They are asking for tips on the incident.
