Considered by many to be the greatest civilization in the history of the Americas, the Maya thrived for more than 2,000 years. Now, new evidence is being discovered that completely upends our understanding of this ancient culture… and might provide evidence that the Maya came in contact with extraterrestrial visitors.
Calakmul
Mexico · Maya
Ancient Aliens suggests that new evidence about Maya civilization indicates contact with extraterrestrial visitors. The show implies that discoveries about the Maya challenge conventional understanding of how they achieved their sophisticated culture.
Caracol
Belize · Maya
Ancient Aliens presents Maya sites as potential evidence of extraterrestrial contact, suggesting new discoveries contradict traditional archaeology. The show implies Maya achievements may have been influenced by alien visitors.
Copán
Honduras · Maya
Copán is presented as evidence of Maya astronomical and mathematical knowledge, with the show suggesting possible extraterrestrial guidance in their discoveries.
Temple of Dendera
Egypt · Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Aliens claims the Temple of Dendera contains evidence of alien technology, including the controversial 'Dendera Light' which is presented as a depiction of advanced illumination devices created by extraterrestrials.
Valley of the Kings
Egypt · Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Aliens proposes the pharaonic tombs in the Valley of the Kings contain advanced alien technology and represent evidence of extraterrestrial intervention in Egyptian civilization. The tombs' engineering precision is attributed to non-human guidance.