Uncovering the truth behind ancient myths: The ancient apocalypse theory - A wild ride through history
Are you ready for a wild ride through ancient history? The ancient apocalypse theory, proposed by none other than the legendary Graham Hancock, suggests that 12,000 years ago, a cataclysmic event occurred on Earth, causing the near-extinction of mankind and the destruction of advanced civilizations.
Hancock argues that this event was a global catastrophe that wiped out most of humanity and caused a "great forgetting" of advanced technological and spiritual knowledge. He suggests that this catastrophe was caused by a comet or asteroid impact, and that the evidence of this event can be found in the form of widespread destruction and the sudden disappearance of advanced cultures around the world.
One of the key pieces of evidence that Hancock cites in support of this theory is the widespread occurrence of a layer of sediment containing high levels of iridium, a metal that is rare on Earth but common in comets and asteroids. This layer, known as the "iridium layer," has been found at sites around the world, including in Africa, Asia, and North and South America, and is believed to be the result of a massive impact event.
Another piece of evidence that Hancock cites is the existence of ancient myths and legends that seem to describe a catastrophic event that occurred in the distant past. Many cultures around the world have stories that describe a great flood, a massive fire, or a celestial impact, which Hancock argues could be memories of the ancient apocalypse.
But do not just take our word for it, Hancocks theories have been met with skepticism by experts in the field of archaeology and ancient history. They argue that there is no concrete evidence to support the idea of a global catastrophe occurring 12,000 years ago, and that the disappearance of ancient cultures is more likely to have been caused by factors such as climate change, disease, or invasion. However, Hancocks theories also have a lot of compelling evidence and it is up to you to decide what to believe.