Chankillo

What the Show Claims

• ›Ancient Aliens references mysterious ancient discoveries in the Andes as potential evidence of extraterrestrial contact. The show suggests lost cities and advanced astronomical knowledge indicate alien intervention.

What Archaeology Says

Chankillo is an ancient Andean ceremonial and astronomical site dating to around 2300 BCE. It features thirteen towers arranged to track the sun's movement through the year, demonstrating sophisticated understanding of astronomy.