LAPIS LAZULI - EN ROUTE TO MESOPOTAMIA

 

LAPIS  LAZULI  -  EN ROUTE TO MESOPOTAMIA 






Lapis Lazuli is a precious Blue Stone which found in Mesopotamia in the present day Iraq.  The archeologists also found the statue remnants of their Gods and Goddesses .  The distinct blue color is placed against Gold or Copper.  The blue eyes, blue eye brows and blue hair was noticed in those deities of historical time archives.

 

The concept of "royal blue blood"  meaning aristocracy  or noble must have originated from these blue deities.

 

The ancient civilizations of  "Indus Valley" and "Mohenjo-daro Harappa" always fascinated the writer.  

 

The Mohenjo-daro is present day Pakistan.  Despite close collaboration with Mesopotamia, Harappa did not adopt the cuneiform script, or its obsession with grand monuments and tombs.  Harappans probably imported Bitumen and Wool which were used by them.


 

 

The iridescent blue stone known as  "lapis lazuli"  traveled its way from Afghanistan to down the Indus River Valley to cities of "Harappan" civilization.  The uncut Blue Stone would be turn into beads and shipped to ancient Mesopotamia and thence to Egypt. 

 

Lapis Lazuli is not found in Egypt, nor in Mesopotamia.  It is found in far-away Afghanistan. 

 

Lapis Lazuli is a rare precious stone.  Its a bright blue metamorphic rock consisting largely of lazurite, used for decoration and in jewellery.

 

Lapis Lazuli's journey en route  Afghanistan to Mesopotamia:   

 

The Lapis Lazuli traveled across Persian plateau from Afghanistan via the coast of modern day Pakistan to Mesopotamia and thence Egypt.  The precious materials were found in distant lands like Afghanistan and India. So, trade routes developed.  

 

From there on these were linked to the mountains of Turkey, rich in metal, to the coast of Persian Gulf.  From there, they could travel along the delta of the Indus River Valley.  It was from there Lapis Lazuli could be collected, either in raw or its finished form.


Lapis Lazuli was found not in Mesopotamia  but in Afghanistan from there to Levant (Israel) and then to Mesopotamia. 

 

Lapis Lazuli has been associated with Strength and courage, royalty and wisdom and intellect and truth.  

 

From antiquity,  Lapis Lazuli had been worn in the belief that it will ward off evil.  In Egypt the powdered form of Lapis Lazuli had been used to improve eyesight.

 

Lapis Lazuli's benefit consist of a powerful intense blue stone used to open mind and give enlightenment.  It is used to encourage self-awareness, self-confidence, self-knowledge, peace and harmony, morality and making the wearer in good mood throughout the day.

 

Lapis Lazuli is one of the precious stone  which had been used many times in the Bible. It is included in the description of God's Throne, and, according to some scholars is the stone on which the God wrote the Ten Commandments.

 


                                                Image of Moses receiving Ten Commandments from God

 

 

Lapis Lazuli brings Good Luck to the wearer.  Anyone who wear this stone will be inspired  by positive energy.

 

Positive energy is to take care of yourself, focus on gratitude, being kind to others, working hard, and surrounding yourself with positive influences. Keep your frequency high, and you'll project the positive energy you desire.
 
 
So, Good Luck friends !  
 
 
Let positive energy be your companion, the friend, philosopher and guide.
 
 
You all are the invaluable treasure on this globe.
 
 
Trust and believe in yourself with a never say die attitude. 


Best,

 

Johnson Vj


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