Corte-Real and Dighton Rock Insights

The video explores the mysterious Dighton Rock, whose cryptic markings have been difficult to interpret due to weather erosion. A laser scan commissioned by Scott reveals more details of the carvings, dispelling some myths such as the presence of a cross. The video delves into legends surrounding the rock, including the possibility that Portuguese explorer Corte-Real left his mark after a shipwreck in the early 1500s. The scan suggests a connection to the Portuguese Templars, with a significant date of 1511 found on the rock. While not definitive, these findings offer a new perspective on the rock's history.

What has made the markings on Dighton Rock difficult to interpret?

• Animal activity

• Human interference

• Weather erosion

• Modern graffiti

What did the laser scan reveal about the carvings on Dighton Rock?

• They are completely eroded

• They are natural formations

• They are more detailed than previously thought

• They are modern art

What was initially thought to be the bottom arm of a cross on Dighton Rock?

• A tree

• A treasure map

• A face and body

• A ship

What is the main purpose of the laser scan of Dighton Rock?

• To better understand the carvings

• To create a replica

• To clean the rock

• To remove the carvings

Which explorer is linked to the legend of Dighton Rock?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Corte-Real

What group is Corte-Real speculated to be a part of?

• The British Navy

• The Spanish Armada

• The Knights Templar

• The Order of Christ

What specific feature on the rock suggests a connection to Corte-Real?

• A depiction of a battle

• His name carved into the rock

• A ship engraving

• A map of Europe

What is the significance of the date 1511 found on Dighton Rock?

• It is the date of a famous battle

• It indicates a natural event

• It suggests a connection to Corte-Real

• It marks the discovery of America

What does the presence of the date 1511 imply about the legend of Corte-Real?

• It confirms the legend

• It disproves the legend

• It has no connection to the legend

• It suggests a possible truth to the legend