Ancient Aliens, total crap or historical evidence of Alien Visitation?

Ancient Aliens, total crap or historical evidence of Alien Visitation?

The Ancient Alien Theory, popularized by authors like Erich von Däniken and through TV shows like “Ancient Aliens,” posits that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in ancient times and had a significant influence on human civilizations, culture, and technological development. This theory suggests that many ancient myths, archaeological mysteries, and religious texts can be better explained by the presence of advanced extraterrestrial visitors.  Below is a list of some of the evidence put forward to support the Ancient Alien Theory.

It’s important to note that the Ancient Alien Theory is highly controversial within the scientific community. Skeptics argue that the evidence presented by proponents can often be explained by known human capabilities, misinterpretations, or creative interpretations of ancient artifacts and texts. The mainstream scientific consensus is that there is no concrete evidence to support the idea of ancient extraterrestrial visitation, and most archaeological and historical phenomena can be explained by natural human development and cultural evolution.

Evidence to support the Ancient Alien Theory

1. Ancient Structures and Monuments: Proponents point to the construction of ancient megalithic structures like the Pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge, and the Nazca Lines in Peru as evidence of advanced knowledge and technology that ancient humans could not have possessed. They argue that extraterrestrial assistance was required to build such marvels.
2. Ancient Artifacts and Art: Certain ancient artifacts and depictions in ancient art depict objects resembling modern technology, including flying machines and astronauts. For example, the Saqqara Bird and the ancient Sumerian cylinder seals show flying craft and beings in spacesuit-like attire.
3. Religious Texts and Mythology: The Ancient Alien Theory interprets religious texts and myths from around the world as accounts of extraterrestrial interactions with humans. Stories of gods descending from the heavens, celestial battles, and divine beings with advanced knowledge are cited as evidence.
4. Puma Punku and Tiahuanaco: The precision and intricacy of the stonework at Puma Punku and Tiahuanaco in Bolivia are cited as examples of advanced engineering beyond the capabilities of ancient human civilizations.
5. Unexplained Anomalies: Anomalies like the Baghdad Battery, a device dating back to ancient Mesopotamia that could have been used for electroplating, raise questions about the knowledge and technology available in ancient times.
6. Ancient Maps: Maps like the Piri Reis Map, which shows accurate depictions of coastlines and continents, are considered by some to be evidence of ancient knowledge or assistance from extraterrestrial sources.
7. Cave Paintings and Petroglyphs: Some cave paintings and petroglyphs depict strange humanoid figures wearing what appear to be helmets and suits, resembling modern astronaut attire.
8. Human Evolution: Proponents argue that the sudden leaps in human evolution and advancements in technology, such as the development of agriculture and writing, could have been influenced or accelerated by extraterrestrial guidance.
9. Historical Accounts and Legends: Ancient texts and oral traditions from various cultures include accounts of beings descending from the sky and interacting with humans, often interpreted as extraterrestrial visitations.
10. UFO Sightings in History: Claims of UFO sightings and encounters throughout history are cited as evidence of ongoing extraterrestrial interest in Earth.