PHOENICIA IN ZARAHEMLA Thanks to
donations from thousands of people, Heartland Research now owns two significant assets. First, we have the world’s
o
PHOENICIA IN ZARAHEMLA
Thanks to donations from thousands of people, Heartland Research now owns two significant assets. First, we have the world’s oldest ship replica that crossed the Atlantic. Second, we own 9.37 acres of land in front of the Zarahemla Temple site in Montrose, Iowa.
Lee County Land Records show that Heartland Research owns free and clear 9.37 acres off of Highway 61 on the west bank of the Mississippi.
We are grateful to report that the pieces of the 600 BC ship replica are now all in our warehouse and that land for the future development of our non-profit corporation is in our control.
This month Heartland Research celebrates its eighth year. The organization has never had a stronger balance sheet.
We will continue the ship’s restoration and soon focus our considerable talents on land development. We are in the right place. We now have permission from landowners who own hundreds of acres to do scientific surveys in our search for Zarahemla.
This week we installed high-speed internet throughout the Phoenicia building. We can now do video streaming and conferencing directly from the Phoenicia Ship to anywhere in the world. Our first video conference was with Captain Philip Beale. While he was in England, we showed him the details of how we were joining the cut pieces of the ship together. It was great to get Phlip’s immediate direction and approval of our work.
Here are some pictures that we took today of the 9.37 acres. Please stand by as we move forward with this critical project.
Nauvoo Temple Visible from Heartland Research Land.
9.37 acres directly across Mississippi River from the Nauvoo
Temple. This site has access to Highway 61 and is in front of the Zarahemla
Temple.
All are welcome at the Phoenicia to see and feel ancient
artifacts that are from the Old World in the Heartland. Cast and crew
members from the Nauvoo Pageant are in the picture.
Ery'j Sassi, Heartland Research's partner in the ancient Port of Carthage, arranged a video conference with leading experts in the Old World and a University President from the New World were able to see a live stream from the Phoenicia Ship Museum in Montrose, Iowa.
Mike and Betty LaFontaine had dinner with Habib Ostra and his friends overlooking the ocean on the coast of Florida. They are getting ready for the Phoenicia Youth Week. There will be more than 20 people working on the ship from June 10th to June 16th.
Heartland Research has been studying ancient connections between the Old and New Worlds for over eight years. It has always been obvious to us that our resources are limited when compared to the size of the field of study. The support of our donors has been invaluable to us over…
Our steam-distilled Cedrus Libani essential oil is accepted by one of the best perfumeries in America. For the distillation of this precious oil, we have the necessary equipment and technology. We are restoring the world's oldest ship replica that has crossed two oceans. We have the largest collection of Cedar…
International Seminar to be held on January 13, 2024 at Northampton College. Speakers include Yri and Veri Sanada, Ery'j B. Sassi Trimech, Blaise Colasante, Adam Stokes, Brian Nettles, Mike LaFontaine, and Betty LaFontaine.
The Ambassador’s Reception on February 16th, 2024, at the Tunisian Embassy in Washington DC near the White House. Connecting the ancient people of Tunisia with the ancient people of America.
Madison Farms Clubhouse, 4883 Riley Road, Easton, Pennsylvania 18045. The program will start at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024. The Public is cordially invited to participate.
Michael Stahlman Fireside (12/1/2023) MICHAEL STAHLMAN Lost City of Zarahemla Coming Out of the Ground and the Phoenicia in America 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 7th, 2023, American Herita MICHAEL STAHLMAN Lost City of Zarahemla Coming Out of the Ground and the Phoenicia in America 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 7th,…
Nauvoo and Heartland (11/15/2023) NAUVOO TEMPLE HEARTLAND AND NAUVOO Nauvoo is a small river town on the Mississippi River. It has a population of about 1,000 but is historically sig NAUVOO TEMPLE HEARTLAND AND NAUVOO Nauvoo is a small river town on the Mississippi River. It has a population…
The Heartland Research Group is a grassroots, boots-on-the-ground organization that believes that the historical
narrative of the Book of Mormon took place in the Heartland of North America. The HRG is active in archaeological
research and in the acquisition, restoration and display of ancient American artifacts. The HRG is currently
preparing an ancient ship replica called the "Phoenicia" for display. The ships construction design is patterned
after a shipwreck dating to 600 BC. The Phoenicia ship made modern voyages, first around Africa and then also from
the Middle East to Florida in 2019 – proving that voyages around Africa or from Sidon to North America were
feasible anciently.
Heartland Research Inc is a 501c3 private operating foundation for archaeological research and to complete preparations for the Phoenicia display. Current plans are for a museum large enough to house the Phoenicia
ship and many other ancient artifacts and exhibits from North America. The location of the museum is planned to be
in Zarahemla which is Lee County Iowa, near the Mississippi river and east of Nauvoo, Illinois.
Our activities are too many to list, but some recent major expeditions are listed below. Many of these expeditions
are open-ended and we expect to continue research in these and other similar activities as time, resources, and
volunteers become available. We have dozens of volunteers and hundreds of donors, large and small, but we need many
more. Check out the websites listed below for details of Heartland Research Group projects. Our current project is
is our biggest yet: to refurbish the Phoenicia ship for display.
We invite you to support our efforts so we can complete these worthy goals!
If you have skills or knowledge to contribute to our research and discovery projects, please contact us directly to volunteer.
Mission Statement
The Heartland Research Group researches archaeological evidence of the ancient civilizations of America. Heartland Research Group activities include:
Field Research Uses archeological techniques and scanning technologies to reveal the remains of ancient civilizations.
Ancient Artifacts Encourages and facilitate study of ancient North American artifacts, including tablets, tools, weapons, metal works, and other items.
Geography Research and develop maps, using scanning technologies and other means, to identify the locations and activities of ancient civilizations.
Linguistics Analyze and translate ancient writings found in North America, especially those relating to other civilizations world wide.
Preservation and Display Collect, restore, preserve, catalog and exhibit ancient artifacts and replicas, and make them readily available to researchers and viewable to the public.
Archaeology, Geology, and History Study and research into all aspects archaeology, geology, and history that shed light on ancient North American peoples and cultures.
Promotion and Support Raise awareness of our activities. Work directly with and support individuals and groups in activities that share our same goals.
The Heartland Research Group welcomes researchers and interested parties of all backgrounds to share their analysis and findings of ancient American heartland civilizations.