Ancient Astronaut theorists believe aliens have been visiting earth for thousands of years. If so, might we find evidence of this even in the stories of America's Old West? In Aurora, Texas, the local cemetery claims to hold the body of an alien whose ship crashed there in 1897. In Utah, petroglyphs depict strange beings wearing what look like space suits. In southern California, 19th century ranchers reported seeing an otherworldly creature emerge from Elizabeth Lake. And even in Tombstone, Arizona, the home of Wyatt Earp and the site of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, cowboys claimed to have shot at a giant, metallic bird Are these simply campfire tales, or did the cowboys and native people of America's Wild West actually come in contact with alien beings from another--much more distant--frontier?
Aurora Cemetery
United States · American (19th century)
Ancient Astronaut theorists point to local claims that Aurora, Texas cemetery holds the body of an alien whose spacecraft crashed there in 1897. They suggest this incident represents documented extraterrestrial visitation to the American West.
Aurora, Texas UFO Crash Site
United States · Modern
In 1897, a UFO allegedly crashed near Aurora, Texas, with the body of an alien reportedly buried in the local cemetery. Ancient Astronaut theorists believe this represents documented evidence of extraterrestrial visitation in the American Old West.
Elizabeth Lake
United States · American (19th century)
Ancient Astronaut theorists cite 19th century rancher reports of an otherworldly creature emerging from Elizabeth Lake in southern California. They suggest this may represent an encounter with an extraterrestrial visitor.
Elizabeth Lake, California
United States · Modern
Nineteenth-century ranchers in southern California reported seeing an otherworldly creature emerge from Elizabeth Lake. Ancient Astronaut theorists consider this a potential close encounter with an extraterrestrial being.
O.K. Corral
United States · American (19th century)
Ancient Astronaut theorists reference claims that Tombstone, Arizona cowboys at the O.K. Corral shot at a giant metallic bird, suggesting possible extraterrestrial aircraft encountered during the Old West era.
Tombstone, Arizona
United States · Modern
In Tombstone, home of Wyatt Earp and the O.K. Corral gunfight, cowboys reported shooting at a giant metallic bird. Ancient Astronaut theorists suggest this could represent an alien craft or probe in the Old West era.
Ur / Ancient Mesopotamia
Iraq · Sumerian
Sumerian texts describe the Anunnaki — gods who came from the sky and created humanity through genetic engineering
Utah Petroglyph Sites
United States · Native American
Petroglyphs in Utah depict strange beings wearing what appear to be space suits. Ancient Astronaut theorists suggest these carvings represent encounters with extraterrestrial visitors.
Utah Petroglyphs
United States · Native American
Ancient Astronaut theorists claim petroglyphs in Utah depict strange beings wearing what appear to be space suits, suggesting Native Americans witnessed or recorded alien contact.