Right From the Past

The ancient stone felt cool beneath Jaden's fingers as he traced the intricate carvings on the temple wall. The air was thick with dust and the musty scent of ages past, broken only by the occasional burst of excited chatter from the team of archaeologists working nearby.

"Any luck deciphering those symbols?" Zoe's voice came from behind him, tinged with a mixture of curiosity and impatience.

Jaden shook his head, frustration evident in his furrowed brow. "Nothing concrete. But there's something... familiar about them. It's like they're on the tip of my tongue, but I can't quite grasp it."

Dr. Chen approached, her tablet in hand, eyes gleaming with the thrill of discovery. "The carbon dating results just came back. This temple is at least 12,000 years old, predating any known civilization. The implications are... staggering."

Marcus joined them, his fingers dancing over a holographic display projected from his wrist device. "And that's not all. I've been analyzing the energy readings