Raxus

Ancient Secrets Emerge from Raxus' Past

The silvery-leafed forests of our beloved Raxus have always whispered stories of the past, but this week they've practically shouted them from the treetops. A team of archaeologists from the Raxian Institute of Galactic Studies has made what might be the most significant discovery in our planet's recorded history: the ruins of an ancient civilisation that thrived here nearly 5,000 years ago.

The discovery came about quite by accident, as the best ones often do. While expanding the bioluminescent algae cultivation areas near Moonlit Sound Lagoon, workers from the Civic Energy Cooperative noticed unusual stone formations beneath the coastal sediment. What they initially thought were natural rock formations turned out to be carefully carved foundations of what appears to be a substantial settlement.

The Lumina Civilisation

Dr. Yara Kesketh, lead archaeologist on the project, has dubbed the ancient people the "Lumina" after the remarkable light-based technology they appear to have mastered. "What we're seeing here challenges everything we thought we knew about pre-Republic Raxus," she explained during yesterday's press conference at the Raxian Institute. "They were sophisticated engineers and artists who understood the Force-attuned properties of our world in ways we're only beginning to rediscover."

The most striking finds include intricately carved stone tablets covered in a previously unknown script, ceremonial chambers that seem designed to amplify the planet's natural Force resonance, and what appears to be an ancient prototype of bioluminescent lighting technology. The latter discovery has particular significance given our current algae-lamp innovations; it seems our ancestors were working with similar concepts millennia ago.

Technology That Echoes Through Time

Perhaps most fascinating is the discovery of what Dr. Kesketh calls "resonance chambers", stone structures that appear to have been designed to channel and amplify the Force-sensitive properties of Raxus' unique ecosystem. The chambers are positioned to align with our dual moons during specific phases, suggesting the Lumina people had a sophisticated understanding of celestial mechanics and their relationship to the Force.

"When we first entered the main chamber, several of our Force-sensitive team members reported feeling an immediate sense of calm and clarity," notes Dr. Kesketh. "It's as if the very stones were designed to enhance meditation and contemplation, not unlike the Reflection Gardens of Kaelor in modern Raxulon, though far more ancient."

The discovery has already attracted attention from the University of Alderaan's archaeology department, which has requested permission to send a joint research team. There's also been interest from scholars on Coruscant, though Dr. Kesketh emphasises that Raxus researchers will lead the investigation.

Artistic Achievements That Inspire

Beyond the technological marvels, the Lumina people left behind stunning artistic works that rival anything in the galaxy. Stone carvings depict scenes of daily life, showing people working alongside what appear to be primitive droids, suggesting that the cooperation between organic and artificial intelligence that characterises modern Raxus has roots going back millennia.

The artistic style is unlike anything seen in other archaeological sites across the galaxy. The carvings seem to capture movement and emotion in ways that make the stone figures appear almost alive. Several pieces show individuals in meditative poses surrounded by swirling patterns that Dr. Kesketh believes represent the flow of the Force through Raxus' natural environment.

Tam Veroxa, our planet's Cultural Arts Correspondent, visited the site yesterday and was visibly moved by what she saw. "There's something about these carvings that feels familiar," she said. "As if the artistic spirit of Raxus has been continuous, flowing from these ancient people through to our modern renaissance."

Mysteries Yet to Solve

Many questions remain about the Lumina civilisation. How did they develop such sophisticated technology? What happened to them? And most intriguingly, why did they choose to settle near what is now Moonlit Sound Lagoon, the very location where we harvest our bioluminescent algae today?

Dr. Kesketh's team has found evidence suggesting the Lumina people may have been the first to cultivate the moon-sparkling dinoflagellates that light our modern streets. Carbon dating of organic materials found in the ruins indicates the settlement was active for several centuries before mysteriously disappearing around 4,700 years ago.

"We're dealing with a civilisation that seems to have understood the interconnectedness of all life on Raxus in ways that modern science is only beginning to appreciate," Dr. Kesketh explains. "They lived in harmony with its Force-attuned ecosystem."

A Living Connection to Our Past

The discovery has energised the academic community and sparked renewed interest in Raxus' pre-Republic history. The Assembly of Civic Harmony has already approved funding for expanded archaeological surveys, and there's talk of establishing a permanent research station at the site.

For those of us who call Raxus home, this discovery feels like reconnecting with long-lost family. The Lumina people faced the same dual moons we see each night, walked among the same silvery-leafed trees, and felt the same Force-touched serenity that makes our world so special. Their legacy lives on not just in the ruins they left behind but in the very spirit of innovation and harmony that continues to define Raxus today.

As I write this, the algae lamps are beginning to glow softly in the gathering dusk, just as they have for thousands of years. Thanks to the Lumina people, we now know that glow connects us to a heritage far richer and more profound than we ever imagined.

The excavation continues, and Dr. Kesketh promises more revelations in the weeks to come. For now, we can take pride in knowing that our ancestors were as remarkable as the world they left for us to cherish.