With infrared satellite technology detecting pyramids hidden underneath the sand in Egypt and airborne laser sensors discovering long lost pyramids beneath the jungles of Central America, many believe we have entered a new pyramid era--an age of discovery that will be marked by unimaginable new findings. 21st century excavations are also revealing fascinating new facts about pyramids that could potentially rewrite history. Archaeologists now believe the ancient pyramids in Peru are older than the Egyptian pyramids, and a recently surveyed megalithic site in Indonesia is now suspected to be a step pyramid built by a long lost civilization 20,000 years ago. But what can explain ancient man's apparent obsession with building pyramids? Ancient Astronaut theorists believe the world pyramid phenomena is not a coincidence, but evidence that Earth's earliest inhabitants may have had help from extraterrestrials.
Central American Jungle Pyramids
Mexico · Mesoamerican
Airborne laser sensors have discovered long-lost pyramids beneath Central American jungles. Ancient Astronaut theorists believe these discoveries support the idea of extraterrestrial involvement in worldwide pyramid construction.
Great Pyramids of Giza
Egypt · Ancient Egyptian
Precision alignment to true north within 3/60th of a degree suggests alien surveying technology
Gunung Padang
Indonesia · Unknown
A recently surveyed megalithic site in Indonesia is suspected to be a step pyramid built by a long lost civilization 20,000 years ago. Ancient Astronaut theorists propose this as evidence of early extraterrestrial-assisted pyramid construction.
Peruvian Pyramids
Peru · Pre-Inca
Recent 21st century excavations reveal that ancient pyramids in Peru are older than Egyptian pyramids. Ancient Astronaut theorists suggest this early pyramid building indicates possible extraterrestrial guidance.
Saqqara
Egypt · Ancient Egyptian
The episode discusses Egyptian pyramids and mummification practices at this major necropolis. Ancient Astronaut theorists suggest the global pyramid phenomenon indicates extraterrestrial guidance of ancient civilizations.