Ancient Skies - Vol 15 No 5 - 1988-89

Magazine Overview

Title: ANCIENT SKIES
Issue: Volume 15, Number 5
Date: November-December, 1988
Publisher: Ancient Astronaut Society
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of Ancient Skies, the Official Logbook of the Ancient Astronaut Society, delves into mysteries surrounding ancient artifacts and potential extraterrestrial or advanced ancient human influences.

Another "Mars" Mystery

This article by Betty Bryant recounts a fascinating discovery made by Frank and Marcie Negri in Mars, Pennsylvania. While excavating beside their home, they uncovered two limestone objects: a human head figure, approximately six inches in diameter and possibly broken from a larger statue, and a round, flat stone, twenty-four inches in diameter, featuring a square hole in its center. An archaeologist who examined the site opined that the artifacts were removed from virgin soil and had been covered for at least 150 years. The round stone is speculated to be a grinding stone for a gristmill, though a groove on one face remains unexplained. The head, nicknamed "George," adorns the Negri's mantlepiece. The article notes that the Negris' neighbors live in houses about ten years old, and the land was originally part of a large farm. The last surviving heir to the farm, an elderly woman, recalled finding Indian arrowheads and pottery pieces on the farm in her childhood but had never seen the discovered objects before.

The China-Mexico Bronze Link in Ancient Times

Gerardo Levet presents a compelling argument for a connection between ancient Chinese and Mexican civilizations, based on artifacts found in Colima, Mexico. The legend of King Ix of Coliman mentions interactions with a Chinese dignitary named Wang Wei. Levet describes artifacts from a tomb near the Rock of Juluapan, including bronze tools, bells, and a magnificent ring, estimated by Mrs. Maria Ahumada, Curator of the Museum of Archaeology in Colima, to be about 4000 years old. These objects, particularly the bronze bells with Oriental symbols and the ring inlaid with mother of pearl, display a level of craftsmanship that challenges conventional timelines for the Bronze Age in Mexico. Levet conducted a metallographic analysis of two bronze tools, finding they were made using the lost wax process, a technique widely used in Mexico for gold objects. He concludes that either the bronze objects, the technology, or both, were brought to Mexico by ancient Chinese, or that metallurgical technology was taught simultaneously worldwide by "intelligent beings from outer space" or "ancient astronauts."

Ancient Artifacts and Murals

Further exploration of ancient sites includes a description of a mural found in the lower level of a small temple near the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan, Mexico. The mural, painted on plaster over a stone wall, depicts what appears to be a large machine with spindly legs and two grapples for picking up large objects. The article also includes detailed drawings of the bronze artifacts from the Juluapan Tomb, including bells and a ring with chrysanthemums and Yin and Yang symbols.

New and Recent Books

This section provides brief reviews and announcements of several books related to ancient astronauts, UFOs, and related topics, including:

• "The Greatest Story Never Told" by Lana C. Cantrell
• "Extra-Terrestrials Among Us" by George C. Andrews
• "Malta's Prediluvian Culture" by Joseph S. Ellul
• "Uninvited Guests" by Richard Hall
• "6000 Years of Seafaring" by Orville L. Hope
• "Kosmische Spuren" (German edition of Ancient Skies)
• Erich von Daniken's upcoming book on his travels to Egypt and exploration of underground passages near the Sphinx and Great Pyramid.

Society Announcements and Events

16th Anniversary World Conference

The Ancient Astronaut Society announces its 16th Anniversary World Conference to be held from August 25-27, 1989, at the Schaumburg Marriott Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois. The conference will feature speakers from eight countries, including Erich von Daniken, Vladimir V. Rubtsov, George T. Sassoon, Kenneth C. McCulloch, Gerardo Levet, Johannes Fiebag, Walter Langbein, Kumar Roy Uttam, Zecharia Sitchin, Pasqual S. Schievella, Stuart W. Greenwood, James W. Deardorff, Ivan Watkins, Vincent Di Pietro, Gregory Molenaar, James A. Marshall, Vaughn M. Greene, Richard T. Crowe, James P. Onan, and Gene M. Phillips. The event includes lectures, a reception, and a gala banquet. Discounted hotel rates and airfares are available.

Expedition to China and Tibet

An announcement is made regarding the Society's Member Expedition to China and Tibet for April 1989, with a note about a change in airline schedules affecting departure and return dates.

Ozark UFO Conference

Information is provided for a three-day UFO conference to be held April 14-16, 1989, at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

Nibiru

This section discusses Zecharia Sitchin's theory about Nibiru, the 12th Planet, also known as "Marduk." Sitchin posits that Nibiru has five times the mass of Earth and orbits the Sun every 700-1000 years. The article suggests Nibiru could be responsible for ancient global floods, citing the presence of marine life at Lake Titicaca in the Andes. It also mentions that Nibiru's passage may have burned Earth's surface, leading to the destruction of life, with recovery attributed to survivors in underground cities. The text speculates on potential return dates for Nibiru, linking them to Maya astronomical calculations and Earth's magnetic field reversals, and suggests a connection between ancient Maya, Chinese, and Tibetan cultures.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the exploration of ancient mysteries, the possibility of extraterrestrial or advanced ancient human intervention in Earth's history, and the presentation of evidence that challenges conventional archaeological and historical narratives. The magazine consistently promotes the idea of "ancient astronauts" and seeks to connect disparate ancient cultures and artifacts through a lens of advanced technology or non-terrestrial influence. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry into these possibilities, encouraging readers to "Come Search With Us!" and consider alternative explanations for historical phenomena.