The Garden of Eden is described in the Book of Genesis as a tropical paradise that was lost to mankind around 4000 BCE. But did this mythical garden ever really exist?
The Old Testament said that "Four rivers passed through Eden," known as Pishon, Gihon, Tigris and the great Euphrates. Two of these rivers can be found in the Middle East (Tigris & Euphrates), but the other two have never been located with any credibility… that is, until now.
Compelling satellite imagery has found two fossil rivers that were active in the Mesolithic. Could these dry river beds have been the fabled Pishon & Gihon. If so, then that would place Eden where the four rivers converged (see map). Between 12,500 - 7000 BCE, this would have been a highly fertile valley full of lush vegetation.
The Old Testament said that "Four rivers passed through Eden," known as Pishon, Gihon, Tigris and the great Euphrates. Two of these rivers can be found in the Middle East (Tigris & Euphrates), but the other two have never been located with any credibility… that is, until now.
Compelling satellite imagery has found two fossil rivers that were active in the Mesolithic. Could these dry river beds have been the fabled Pishon & Gihon. If so, then that would place Eden where the four rivers converged (see map). Between 12,500 - 7000 BCE, this would have been a highly fertile valley full of lush vegetation.
