ANCIENT SKIES

Magazine Overview

Title: ANCIENT SKIES
Issue: Volume 21, Number 1
Date: March-April, 1994
Publisher: ANCIENT ASTRONAUT SOCIETY
Country: USA
Theme: Ancient Astronauts, UFOs, Anomalous Ancient Knowledge

This issue of Ancient Skies delves into the theory that extraterrestrial beings influenced early human civilization, focusing on the transmission of knowledge and the potential for advanced ancient technologies.

Aliens Taught Yoga and Sanskrit to Humans

This article, by Robin Collyns, explores the idea that aliens taught Yoga and Sanskrit to humans. It references the philosopher and Yogi Mahamahopadhyaya Gopinath Kaviraj, who spoke of planets with advanced civilizations. The Puranas are cited, suggesting that around 2,500 BC, space travelers landed near the Indus Valley and founded the city of Mohenjo-Daro, teaching Yoga to humans. The article connects this to modern astronaut Rakesh Sharma, who used Yogic techniques to combat space sickness, implying a legacy from ancient astronaut spacemen. The concept of 'suspended animation' as a Yogic technique for long space journeys is also discussed, with an example of a 102-year-old Yogi achieving this state.

Trevor Edmonds, an author and Hatha Yoga teacher, is mentioned as confirming that ancient texts suggest 'gods' taught Yoga to man, with these beings traveling from star systems. Edmonds' book, 'Yoga Health,' is referenced, noting that the texts describe star constellations visible only with advanced instruments, suggesting a factual basis for alien involvement. The article posits that orthodox priests may have developed the routine of learning Yoga to maintain supremacy.

Furthermore, the legends suggest that alien astronauts taught the sophisticated use of sonic waves in plant science. The story of Krishna playing his flute and causing flowers to bloom radiantly is linked to experiments by Prof. T.C.N. Singh, a research botanist, who found that crops and plants grew prolifically when exposed to music, with an average growth rate increase of 65%.

An account from the Karachi Evening Star on October 10, 1967, reports that physicist Dr. Ruth Reyna indicated that 1,000 to 1,200 inhabitants of Mohenjo-Daro left Earth in a spaceship. The article also touches on the possibility of ancient nuclear wars, referencing a hypothesis by Davenport and Vincenti that the destruction of Mohenjo-Daro was similar to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with evidence of high temperatures and radioactivity.

Kirpal Singh's 'A Brief Life-Sketch of His Holiness Hazur Baba Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj' is mentioned in relation to a star of significance in Indian antiquities, with a quote from Guru Nanak about this sun. The article speculates about the origin of 'ancients of the space dimensions' (Sanakadikas) from star systems like Alpha Centauri-A, noting that Russian radio astronomers are searching for intelligent signals from nearby stars.

It is suggested that ancient races may have gone forever, or their star systems may have moved out of proximity. A 35,000-year-old carved stone tortoise found in Siberia, engraved with constellations, is presented as evidence of changes in star positions over millennia.

Anomalous Ancient Knowledge About the Moon

Alexey V. Arkhipov, a radio astronomer, discusses the problem of anomalous ancient knowledge about the Moon, which he suggests could not have been obtained through telescopic observations alone. He cites the Greek writer Plutarch (46-120 AD) and his 'Concerning the Face which Appears in the Orb of the Moon,' noting Plutarch's descriptions of 'smooth heights' and 'flame-like mountains' that align with modern findings, and 'purple belts' resembling lunar soil discovered by H. H. Schmitt. Plutarch's description of a 'kingdom of death' on the Moon is deemed pertinent to its sterile nature. The article also mentions Plutarch's observation of lunar parts directed towards Earth and heaven, which relates to libration, a phenomenon discovered by Galileo Galilei with a telescope. Plutarch's mention of the Moon being '1/72 part of the Earth' is compared to P. S. Laplace's estimation of lunar mass at 1/75.

Parallels are drawn with ancient philosophers like Orpheus, Anaxagoras, and Xenophanes, who wrote about lunar mountains. The myth of the Egyptian lunar god Thoth guiding the dead is linked to the idea of a kingdom of death on the Moon. The Dogon tribe's myth, as documented by M. Griaule and G. Dieterlen, also states that 'The Moon...is dry and lifeless.' Arkhipov suggests that a system of true knowledge about the Moon might have existed in ancient Northern Africa and the Mediterranean Basin, with only fragments reaching Plutarch.

The Great Zimbabwe

William G. Daltry writes about the Great Zimbabwe ruins in Central Africa, comparing their elliptical design to 'Chanquillo.' He notes the presence of a parallel passage at the entrance and a compulsory turn to the left, considered a safety measure. A 'trip step' of uneven height is also mentioned as a potential deterrent to intruders. Daltry states that it is unknown who built Great Zimbabwe, and there is no evidence to suggest the Bantu people, who traditionally build in mud, wattle, and grass, were responsible for such stone structures. He points out that building in stone would be alien to their beliefs and values, especially the tradition of destroying dwellings where a death occurred.

The article describes the Great Zimbabwe complex as being constructed without cement or binding material, using uniform stone blocks, some with chevron or checkered patterns. The Conical Tower, about 30 feet high, is highlighted as a mystery, with no apparent purpose, leading to suggestions of it being a model or reproduction of a rocket, or an object of worship.

Daltry mentions that the Great Zimbabwe is thought to have been a center for gold collection and distribution from Central Africa, known as the 'Land of Monomotapa.' It is also considered the Land of Ophir, from which King Solomon obtained gold. The coastal port for Great Zimbabwe was Sofala. The ruins are surrounded by other structures, including the 'Valley of the Slaves' and the 'Acropolis.'

The article notes that the Great Zimbabwe is the largest of many similar stone ruins in the ancient gold mining region of Central Africa. Lines connecting Great Zimbabwe to the port of Sofala are identified as frondes of date palms, introduced by Arab traders. The true origin of these structures remains undeveloped for archaeologists, with the prevailing theory perpetuating the myth of a Bantu/Zimbabwe connection.

Upcoming UFO Conferences

The issue lists several upcoming UFO conferences in 1994: the Sixth Annual Ozark UFO Conference (April 1-3), the Fifth UFO, ET, Alien & Abduction Congress (April 8-10), the MUFON 1994 International UFO Symposium (July 8-10), and The UFO Experience (October 8-9), featuring Erich von Daniken.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the ancient astronaut theory, suggesting extraterrestrial influence on human history, culture, and technology. It presents evidence from ancient texts, myths, and archaeological findings to support these claims. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into anomalous phenomena and ancient mysteries, encouraging readers to 'Come Search With Us!'.