Thread: Ancient Alien Theory

I watched a show about this on the History Channel yesterday and was very intrigued. It's a pretty cool concept. Obviously, there really isn't a way to know for sure whether this could be true or not, but it is nice to be entertained. I for one believe in extraterrestrials. I certainly think this theory could have happened but I can't know for sure. What are others' opinions on this?



P.S. Not sure if this should be in Conspiracy Theories or not.



http://en.wikipedia....iki/Von_Daniken



http://en.wikipedia....stronaut_theory



http://en.wikipedia....ots_of_the_Gods

[quote name='Morgan' date='30 November 2009 - 06:03 PM' timestamp='1259622220' post='70247']

I watched a show about this on the History Channel yesterday and was very intrigued. It's a pretty cool concept. Obviously, there really isn't a way to know for sure whether this could be true or not, but it is nice to be entertained. I for one believe in extraterrestrials. I certainly think this theory could have happened but I can't know for sure. What are others' opinions on this?



P.S. Not sure if this should be in Conspiracy Theories or not.



http://en.wikipedia....iki/Von_Daniken



http://en.wikipedia....stronaut_theory



http://en.wikipedia....ots_of_the_Gods

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This always seemed more plausible to me than scripture from ancient human religious writings...actually, some people say the bible is the best book

ever written about UFO's and extraterrestrials.



UFOs & The Bible: Genesis & Nephilim

Granted, I'm not dismissing the theory at all. I think there is some merit behind it. Considering places like Puma Punka, you have to wonder. Also, about the Nazca lines, proponents of the theory claim that these were made specifically to be seen from the sky, and I'm driven to believe it. They are only indiscernable lines on the ground but when in the air, they create all sorts of shapes and figures.

Why can't a story simply be a story without making it "real?" A thousand or more years ago, storytelling was considered top-notch entertainment. And if you hoped to make a living, you'd better be a more skilled storyteller than the guy across the street. A flood makes for a good story. But a worldwide flood makes a more exciting story. A monster makes for a good story. A giant monster makes for a more exciting story. Do you really think that Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer were the first to figure this out?



Don't forget - "The Amityville Horror" was based on a true story. That is, the original DeFeo murders actually happened in 1974. But the whole subsequent "haunted house" thing... None of it ever happened. And the public loved it, to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in book sales, box office receipts, rentals, and movie purchases.



Learn from this modern example, and the more fantastic elements of older stories make a lot more sense.

If there are other "beings" out there who have visited Earth in the distant past the question which begs an answer is why haven't they returned and made it known who they are?



And if you're curious, yes, I do believe that we're not alone in the universe.

[quote name='Bourne' date='01 December 2009 - 01:48 PM' timestamp='1259693297' post='70691']

If there are other "beings" out there who have visited Earth in the distant past the question which begs an answer is why haven't they returned and made it known who they are?



And if you're curious, yes, I do believe that we're not alone in the universe.[/quote]

I'd rather know why a species that has mastered the technology required for intergalactic travel needs to communicate by stomping on corn fields.

[quote name='Djinn' date='01 December 2009 - 12:52 PM' timestamp='1259693570' post='70696']

I'd rather know why a species that has mastered the technology required for intergalactic travel needs to communicate by stomping on corn fields.

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The whole crop circle stuff has never really captured my mind as anything of merit. The reason I wonder about these other things, is that they were done millenia ago, before any sort of modern civilization. I would suggest either reading Von Daniken's book, or hell, watch that hour and a half special on the History Channel. Very interesting.

[quote name='Morgan' date='01 December 2009 - 04:50 PM' timestamp='1259704203' post='70743']The whole crop circle stuff has never really captured my mind as anything of merit. The reason I wonder about these other things, is that they were done millenia ago, before any sort of modern civilization. I would suggest either reading Von Daniken's book, or hell, watch that hour and a half special on the History Channel. Very interesting.[/quote]

I read Von Daniken's book several years ago. It's utter nonsense. And there is no reason to believe that the Nazca Lines were drawn for the benefit of extraterrestrials. The Nazca culture, like most cultures, believed that gods lived in a realm above the earth. Elysium. Tian. Asgard. Heaven. Whatever.



The desert artwork was drawn as a tribute to their gods. There is no need to incorporate extraterrestrials for an explanation.

[quote name='Djinn' date='01 December 2009 - 07:52 PM' timestamp='1259718741' post='70920']

I read Von Daniken's book several years ago. It's utter nonsense. And there is no reason to believe that the Nazca Lines were drawn for the benefit of extraterrestrials. The Nazca culture, like most cultures, believed that gods lived in a realm above the earth. Elysium. Tian. Asgard. Heaven. Whatever.



The desert artwork was drawn as a tribute to their gods. There is no need to incorporate extraterrestrials for an explanation.

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I still recommend watching the HC special. Make your own decision. The heaviest point towards this theory is the millenia old city of Puma Punku in Bolivia. It's only a ruin now, but what is there is astounding. Perfectly cut rocks of granite and diorite. There is only one material known harder than diorite, and that's diamond. Essentially, they would have needed diamond tools, but even more was the accuracy and laser precision of the cuts. I'm not saying I think it is completely true, but I see this, and I wonder, "how the hell did they do it?" We have the finished products, but we have no idea how they were created. I don't think the theory should be cast off completely. As a matter of fact, India holds it as a legit theory alongside the others.

[quote name='Morgan' date='01 December 2009 - 09:48 PM' timestamp='1259722131' post='70978']

I still recommend watching the HC special. Make your own decision. The heaviest point towards this theory is the millenia old city of Puma Punku in Bolivia. It's only a ruin now, but what is there is astounding. Perfectly cut rocks of granite and diorite. There is only one material known harder than diorite, and that's diamond. Essentially, they would have needed diamond tools,...[/quote]

Stop right there, and come back when you've learned a little more about diorite. Yes, the material is very hard. On the other hand, there are MANY types of stone that are well-suited for working diorite. Several ancient cultures have produced diorite sculptures, pottery, and masonry. Perhaps the people you describe used tungsten, which is harder than most forms of diorite, and readily available in Bolivia.



It's also worth noting that diorite is not a homogeneous mineral, like diamond. It consists of several types of stone, including feldspar, pyroxene, amphibole, quartz, magnetite, microcline, and others... each of which has a different hardness. The hardness of diorite is directly dependent on the ratio of its components.