Dino/Serpent Head on Mars

[George J. Haas]

Within the Cydonia Labyrinthus area of Mars is a large geoglyphic formation of a serpent-like dinosaur head with large teeth (Figure 1).


Figure 1.
Dino-Serpent Head
MRO HiRISE CTX image G19_025782_2218_XN_41N011W (2012)

Notice the reptilian-shaped head which includes a circular deep set eye, a thick muzzle with gaping mouth and large teeth.


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[George J. Haas]

When the Dion/Serpent Head geoglyph observed on Mars is compared to a fierce and fanciful depiction of a serpent head produced on a Mayan hacha (Figure 2), a striking legacy between two worlds becomes quite real.


Figure 2
Dion/Serpent Head comparison
Left: Dion/Serpent - Mars
Right Serpent Head hacha - Mesoamerica


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[George J. Haas]

Here is a section of MRO HiRISE CTX image G19_025782_2218_XN_41N011W showing the location of the Dino/Serpent Head formation (Figure 3).


Figure 3
Section of MRO HiRISE CTX image G19_025782_2218_XN_41N011W
Note: Location of formation is circled.

CTX image link

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