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We humans have been driven to explore throughout our history, but we have not always looked up. Ancient legends tell of Agartha, at the center of the Earth.

3 FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditEmail Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mankin, it seems, has always been naturally curious. A drive towards exploration has helped mankind discover many interesting insights about its roots, and understand the planet we live on. With the staggering growth in technological advancements, we have been successful in reaching other planets and science has pushed us to the brink of immortality. However, the story of Agartha shows how we should also be looking for worlds that are beneath us. The most commonly accepted definition for the structure of earth follows the layered model, with the earth having layers of molten magma and the crust covering up the layers. We have also read of a metal core at a depth of planet, most likely made of iron and nickel. On the other hand, many people believe that the earth is hollow and civilizations have been residing in kingdoms below us, isolated from the world above. The following post helps you unravel some truths about Agartha, the lost civilization living in “Hollow Earth”. Who (or What) was Agartha? The myths regarding Atlantean and Lemurian kingdoms have been picking the curiosity of numerous explorers and mystery enthusiasts worldwide. In addition, mythological references to worlds beneath us, such as Hades’s Underworld in Greek mythology or the concept of hell in Christianity. Although associated frequently with esotericism and mythology, the concept of Agartha has played a critical role in fueling the popularity of the “Hollow Earth” theory. Agartha is described as a utopian city believed to be located in the Earth’s core, with its own sun-nourished civilization. The concept of Agartha has been closely associated with Shamballa, a prominent highlight in Vajrayana Buddhism alongside Tibetian Kalachakra teachings. Shamballa, also known as Shambhala, is believed to be the seat of governance of Agartha. The existing assumptions about Agartha imply that the residents have superhuman intelligence and a better way of life as compared to their counterparts above land. On the other hand, Hindu mythology suggests that Agartha is the lost land of the Aryavartas. These are said to be a supreme race of men and women who had to flee into the caverns and huge tunnels leading to their hidden kingdoms. Percy Fawcett and the Lost City of ZWhere is Magonia, the Hidden Cloud Realm? In addition, scriptures also point out that Agartha may be the residence of the Nagas, a race of powerful and magical half-human, half-serpent gods living at the lowest levels of the hollow earth, i.e., Patala. You could also discover a few analogies with Dante’s Inferno while exploring the illustrations about the depiction of Hollow Earth in Hindu scriptures. Evidence for Existence of Agartha One of the earliest concept for a Hollow Earth was brought forward by none other than Edmond Halley, the discoverer of Halley’s Comet. Halley proposed the theory in the 17th century, in which he stated that the Earth was made of multiple concentric shells isolated from each other through individual atmospheres. Eroded hollow caves, such as these in Victoria, led many to believe the entire Earth could be holllow (Binskip Inskip / CC BY-SA 4.0) In addition, Halley also proposed that natural events such as magnetic field variance and the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) happened due to the multiple layers moving independently from each other. Edmond Halley presented his theory in 1692 on the basis of magnetic field readings and his knowledge of the gravitational pull of sun and moon on earth. People liked the idea, and the model of Hollow Earth presented by Edmond Halley was refined over the course of next few years. The theory of multiple layers of worlds separated by different atmospheres made way for a simpler view of Hollow Earth or Agartha as a single, large cavern. According to this theory, the Earth has another sun hanging in the center, nourishing a lush, habitable environment. One of the most active proponents of the Hollow Earth after Edmond Halley was John Cleves Symmes, Jr., who declared that the earth was undoubtedly hollow. He also sought funds for an expedition to the North Pole, where he could find the aperture for accessing this Hollow Earth. Symmes also succeeded in bringing Congress to vote on a proposal for funding his expedition. However, the idea for the expedition was turned down in the vote without dimming the enthusiasm of Symmes. He continued advocating the concept of Hollow Earth, delivering speeches, writing articles and conducting debates till his death. Any Lost Tech Down There? The mystery around a whole new world residing inside the earth is definitely the stuff you would find in Hollywood. Although many proponents have created different models, more or less similar to the one proposed by Symmes, no one has ever actually come in contact with the civilization in Agartha. Farini’s Great Discovery: Is there a Lost City of the Kalahari?What Happened to A...

Agartha: A Culture at the Center of the Earth - Historic Mysteries