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The Integratron is a dome-shaped structure constructed out of plywood and fiberglass by George Van Tassel. He built the structure in Landers, California, USA as a "rejuvenation machine" supposedly following instructions provided by visitors from the planet Venus.

Theory

The workings of the Integratron, according to Van Tassel, supposedly rely chiefly on two principles. The first principle involves the occult sacred geometry of domes, and their ability to concentrate mystical "energies" within the earth. The Integratron is also said to be constructed atop a powerful "energy vortex". According to adherents of this belief, the dome-shape naturally concentrates the energies of the vortex for the benefit of users. Also, the building is said to borrow design cues from the Tabernacle of Moses and the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid of Giza, both of which were thought by some occultists to have similar "energy focusing" properties. The second part of the theory centers around the belief that human beings are truly electrical in nature. It is believed by some occultists that, though each individual has his unique personal "wavelength," the multiple wavelengths of energy put out by "focusing and concentrating devices" such as the Integratron will find a "resonance" with the individual's basic harmonic frequency and "re-charge" his cellular structure, as if he were a battery. Such completely metaphorical scenarios are often encountered in medical quackery.

Modern Uses

After van Tassel died, the Integratron was "orphaned." There was a proposal to turn it into a Disco in the 1980s, but nothing ever came of the plans. In time, new ownership came along and now operates the Integratron as a tourist attraction. In addition, they allow "scientific" study of the structure and promote yet another occult practice known as a "sound bath". In the "sound bath," one is exposed to harmonic sound frequencies produced by bowls made of quartz, which is said to have a deep calming effect. The Integratron website claims "it is the only all-wood, acoustically perfect sound chamber in the U.S."

Trivia

The band Zwan filmed the video for their song "Honestly" inside the Integratron.

External sources

• The Integratron
• Article from The Desert Sun on the Integratron
• Article from The Desert Sun on Giant Rock
• Webpage on 1950s Contactees, including Van Tassel

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• Buildings and structures in California
• Mojave Desert
• UFOs