Armageddon believers have descended on the small village of Bugarach in the southern French hills. They contend that the mountain, Corbieres located in the Pyrenees mountain range, is a safe haven for the demise of the world in December 2012. They are apparent followers of the many legends that surround this area.

December 21, 2010 marks start of the two year count down period before the end of civilization as we know it, according to followers of the Mayan calendar. This is the only group that has so far actually migrated to what they have determined to be the safest place on earth to be when December 21, 2012 hits.

No one seems to know what their goals are. If nothing happens on the supposed end-of-the-world-day, then what is to become of this group? Will the group gain more members? What will take place should the big day come and go with nothing but another sunrise? Fear is growing among the village members as to what will become of their once quiet town.

Since the middle ages, the mountain, Corbieres, is believed to have special spiritual powers. Many legends have surrounded this area and especially this 4045 foot piece of rock called Corbieres.

The village authorities are not happy about a tent city that has arrived and set up camp just outside of town. There are many concerns about crowd control as the date draws closer in two years. The mayor of Bugarach, Jean-Pierre Delord is quite concerned about the new age pilgrims. City officials are making plans ahead of time to keep their own local people safe in case of turmoil.

The local people are not happy about this cult-like group. They have always welcomed tourists and hikers which helps their local economy. But this time things are different. There is concern that this Armageddon movement will have negative consequences and there are plans to bring in the military should things get out of control.

Tourism has always had a positive impact in small towns throughout France. But, tourists come, visit, and move on. This area is not happy about a group which has cult-like beliefs. There is also concern that these Armageddon believers will have more join them as time moves toward the big day, December 21, 2012.

No doubt there will be other migrations as the date nears. This is the first group that has actually moved to a special ‘safe’ place for the specific purpose of avoiding whatever negative consequences may occur. There will probably be other special places that will be taken over by similar groups. It just makes one wonder why they seem to pick a place and it takes on mythical importance because of ancient legends surrounding it.

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