Crystal skulls are not uncommon or terribly mysterious. ... Many believe these skulls were carved thousands or even tens of thousands of years ago by an ancient Mesoamerican civilization.

The skulls were carved from blocks of quartz — sometimes called rock crystal — and show the marks of modern carving tools. That means they were not made before the 19th century.

Crystal skulls arrived on the archaeological scene in the 19th century. No one knew who made them. Eventually, they all turned out to be clever fakes.

Carved from white quartz, sometimes called rock crystal, in form of a human skull with hollow cranium. Larger than life size. Per Dr. Jane MacLaren Walsh, 2008: According to its anonymous donor, it ...

The skulls were carved from blocks of quartz — sometimes called rock crystal — and show the marks of modern carving tools. That means they were not made before the 19th century.

WASHINGTON — Some mysteries are such fun you almost don't want to know the truth. That may help explain why people are fascinated with crystal skulls. Happy to share the spotlight with the ...

Some mysteries are such fun you almost don’t want to know the truth. That may help explain why people are fascinated with crystal skulls. Happy to share the spotlight with the latest Indiana ...

The skulls were carved from blocks of quartz — sometimes called rock crystal — and show the marks of modern carving tools. That means they were not made before the 19th century.

Beyond the artistry of carved crystal, many believe the skulls have special abilities, such as aiding psychic abilities, healing the sick, and even having power over death. You may like ...

They carved ornate skulls into stone and depicted their gods wearing human skulls as jewelry. When the Aztecs sacrificed humans, they’d rip out people's hearts and put their heads on stakes. In fact, ...

"This is actually called milky quartz," Walsh explains as she gingerly lifts the carved quartz skull out of a drawer. It's the size of a bowling ball, smooth as ice, with hollow eye sockets.