Ancient Skies - Vol 05 No 6 - 1979

Magazine Overview

Title: ANCIENT SKIES
Issue: VOLUME 5, NUMBER 6
Date: JANUARY-FEBRUARY, 1979
Publisher: ANCIENT ASTRONAUT SOCIETY
Country: USA

This issue of Ancient Skies focuses on the Great Pyramid of Khufu, presenting a radical departure from conventional archaeological interpretations. The magazine explores the theory that the pyramid was not a tomb but a sophisticated power-generating and transmitting station, possibly utilizing light as its energy medium.

Khufu: The Great Pyramid of Light

BY HAROLD R. LONG*

The lead article, "Khufu: The Great Pyramid of Light," by Harold R. Long, an engineer with NASA, challenges the traditional view of the Great Pyramid of Giza as a burial monument for Pharaoh Khufu.

Long describes the pyramid's immense construction: over 2.3 million blocks of stone, each weighing over two and a half tons, forming a structure with a base of over 13 acres and a height of 481 feet (minus the top 30 feet). The exterior was once covered in a smooth, polished layer of white limestone with perfectly fitted joints. Peculiar indentations on each side give the appearance of a four-pointed star from above.

The interior is described as a complex network of passageways and rooms, including a subterranean chamber, a "Queen's Chamber" with an "A" frame roof and a niche, and a "Grand Gallery" which is a large, oblong, slanted room. The topmost chamber, the "King's Chamber," is constructed entirely of polished granite and contains a large, lidless box carved from a single piece of red granite.

Long questions the evidence for the pyramid being a tomb, noting the absence of royal tomb trappings and dismissing the "Khufu" inscription as mere graffiti. He suggests the subterranean room, with its shaft descending into bedrock, might have been intended to supply water for a power-producing mechanism.

The article posits that the pyramid was built as a complete, unified structure, designed by an intelligence with a purpose beyond current understanding. It suggests that ancient myths of gods and flying machines point to the existence of advanced technology, requiring energy and a means of transmission. The name "Khufu" itself is interpreted as "Glorious Light," hinting at light-based energy transmission.

Experiments in transmitting electrical power through air using light beams are cited as evidence that such technology is feasible. The article proposes that the pyramid's underground room could have housed an atomic-powered electrical generating station, with the missing apex possibly being a crystal for transmitting power.

Details of the internal structure, such as the shafts in the King's Chamber and the stone box, are interpreted as components of a power transmission system. The escape of steam from the King's Chamber shafts is linked to cooling processes. The bent passageways are seen as a defense against lethal radiation produced during power conversion.

Regarding the missing equipment, Long suggests that when the "gods" left Earth, they dismantled and removed it through the passageways. The stone plugs found in various passages are believed to have been used to seal off the rooms after the equipment's removal, possibly inserted via drill holes and winched into place.

The Great Pyramid and Human Consciousness

BY PROF. DR. MIRCO BUNC*

Professor Mirco Bunc of the University of Maribor offers a different perspective, suggesting the Great Pyramid is much older than conventionally believed and that its construction by Egyptians was actually a restoration.

Bunc argues that Herodotus's account, based on information from Egyptian priests, is not convincing and likely represents an official, possibly distorted, version. He points out that the cartouche said to prove Khufu's involvement is not definitive, as "Khufu" and "Khuti" can mean "Glorious Light" or "Horizon of Heaven," and "Khuti" also means "pyramid."

He proposes that the pyramids were discovered by the ancient Egyptians, who were not their builders but rather restorers. Bunc suggests that the pyramids were originally built by a highly intelligent, technologically advanced civilization that predated the Egyptians, possibly existing before the Biblical deluge, as suggested by a water mark halfway up the structure.

Bunc criticizes the conventional view of human history, which posits a rapid progression from a primitive Stone Age to complex knowledge like astronomy in a short period. He argues that understanding celestial mechanics, like the Earth's wobble and the precession of the Equinoxes, requires thousands of years of observation and advanced mathematics.

He supports the idea that intelligent beings from outer space may have influenced early human development, but also suggests that advanced Earth-based civilizations could have developed independently and left Earth before a cataclysmic event, leaving behind fragmented memories and legends.

Bunc asserts that evidence of past advanced civilizations is still present, buried beneath sand, water, and ice, with less than one percent of the Earth's surface explored archaeologically. He cites geological evidence of past cataclysms, such as shifting land masses and ice-age depressions, which could have erased evidence of prior civilizations.

Final Call for Egypt-England Member Expedition

Ancient Astronaut Society announces a member expedition to Egypt and England for June and July, 1979. The itinerary includes visits to major archaeological sites in Egypt, such as the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings, followed by a four-day Nile cruise. The trip then proceeds to England to visit Stonehenge, Woodhenge, Avebury, Silbury Hill, Old Sarum, and Glastonbury.

Two group options are available: one departing June 15 for an 18-day trip costing $2,381.00 (double occupancy), and another departing June 12 that includes attendance at the Sixth World Conference of the Society in Munich, costing $2,650.00 (double occupancy).

Tribute to Jacques Bergier

The magazine includes a tribute to Jacques Bergier, who passed away. Bergier, born in Odessa in 1912, was a physicist and chemist who served in the French Resistance during World War II under the code name "Marco Polo." After the war, he co-authored "The Morning of the Magicians" with Louis Pauwels and became a prominent figure in the ancient astronaut field, editing the proceedings of the Second World Conference in Zurich.

Erich von Daniken shares his personal connection with Bergier, recalling meetings in Paris and Geneva and joint television appearances, stating that the world has lost an able supporter and a good friend.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly promotes the ancient astronaut theory, presenting it as a viable alternative to mainstream historical and archaeological explanations. The editorial stance is one of questioning established narratives and exploring unconventional interpretations of ancient structures and human history. The magazine advocates for the idea that ancient civilizations possessed advanced knowledge and technology, possibly influenced by or originating from extraterrestrial sources. The emphasis on the Great Pyramid as a technological marvel rather than a tomb highlights a recurring theme of uncovering hidden, forgotten knowledge from the past. The inclusion of an expedition and a tribute to a key figure in the field further solidifies the society's commitment to promoting these alternative perspectives.