Ancient Skies - Vol 22 No 2 - 1995

Magazine Overview

Title: ANCIENT SKIES
Issue: Volume 22, Number 2
Date: May-June, 1995
Publisher: ANCIENT ASTRONAUT SOCIETY
Location: Highland Park, Illinois, USA

This issue of ANCIENT SKIES delves into mysteries surrounding ancient civilizations, extraterrestrial encounters, and astronomical phenomena. It features updates on the Great Pyramid's secret chamber, discussions on the lost continents of Mu and Atlantis, and an analysis of a prehistoric solar system petroglyph. The magazine also includes reports on space exploration, such as the Clementine mission to the Moon, and announces upcoming events for the Ancient Astronaut Society.

Update on the Great Pyramid's Secret Chamber

Alan F. Alford reports on the ongoing investigation into a mysterious door discovered in the southern shaft of the Great Pyramid near Cairo, Egypt, on March 22, 1993, by German engineer Rudolf Gantenbrink using a miniature robot. Despite the discovery, further investigation by external parties has reportedly been halted by Egyptian authorities, who claim the project is complete and the door cannot be opened. Gantenbrink, however, believes there is ample evidence of a concealed chamber, citing changes in the shaft's construction from rough-hewn to polished white limestone and signs of structural damage.

Gantenbrink is quoted expressing frustration with speculation fueled by a feud between 'believers and non-believers,' stating his reliance on scientific process and the availability of ultrasonic devices to detect cavities. He notes that his views are dismissed because he is a technician, not an Egyptologist. His request to investigate the northern shaft was refused. The article details Gantenbrink's offer to provide his robot and train an Egyptian technician, which was met with a polite but dismissive response from the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, suggesting a postponement due to being 'very busy.' Gantenbrink hopes that publicizing his offer will prompt the Egyptians to reconsider, emphasizing the importance of the search for truth over political games.

Alford speculates that the Egyptians may be deliberately concealing findings due to fear of what might be discovered.

Dr. J.O. Kinnaman and Ancient Technical Objects

This section revisits claims made by American archaeologist Dr. J.O. Kinnaman, who, along with British archaeologist Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie, allegedly discovered ancient technical objects hidden within the Great Pyramid in 1924. According to a 1962 Rosicrucian Digest article by Willi Weichel Semple, Kinnaman stated the Great Pyramid was not built as a tomb and was constructed by Atlanteans around 46,000 BC. They reportedly discovered a secret room containing manuscripts that revealed the pyramid's purpose and date of construction. Kinnaman and Petrie allegedly swore an oath of secrecy to high government officials in Egypt and Great Britain, preventing them from divulging this information during their lifetimes. No government official has publicly confirmed these claims.

New Book: The Yahweh Encounters

A new book, "The Yahweh Encounters: Bible Astronauts, Ark Radiations and Temple Electronics" by Ann Madden Jones, is introduced. The book offers a controversial interpretation of the Holy Bible, suggesting that scriptures contain technological data and describe visitations by celestial beings who interbred with humans. Jones, with degrees from George Washington University and the University of North Carolina, presents evidence from modern technology, original biblical meanings, and ancient religious texts to support her theory of celestial visitors utilizing spaceships, thought control, crystal lasers, robot angels, holography, and genetic engineering.

Member Expedition to Visit Val Camonica Caves

The Ancient Astronaut Society is organizing a member expedition to Italy in August 1995. The trip includes visits to prehistoric cave drawings in Val Camonica, near Brescia, and a tour of Rome, Sorrento, the Isle of Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vatican City, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Padua, Verona, and Milan. The expedition will then travel to Bern, Switzerland, for the Society's World Conference on August 18-19, 1995.

Bern Conference

Details are provided for the Ancient Astronaut Society's World Conference in Bern, Switzerland, on August 18-19, 1995. Lectures will be translated simultaneously between English and German. Members wishing to attend must register directly with the Society's Swiss office, with separate fees for lectures and the Gala Banquet.

New Address for the Society's Swiss Office

The Society's office in Switzerland has moved to a new address in Beatenberg, Switzerland. New telephone and fax numbers are provided.

Return to the Moon

Maurice Chatelain discusses NASA's decision to abandon Moon exploration after Apollo 17 in December 1972, suggesting mysterious religious, political, or financial reasons. He posits that astronauts may have seen evidence of ancient alien civilizations (domes, pyramids) that conflicted with religious doctrines. The article highlights the Clementine mission, launched in January 1994, which was designed to orbit the Moon and rendezvous with the asteroid Geographos. Despite a computer malfunction that ended its primary mission, Clementine provided valuable radar data. This data revealed a more rugged lunar surface than previously known, with peaks exceeding Mount Everest by a thousand meters, and indicated the presence of water ice in the Aitken Basin at the South Pole. Chatelain suggests that if water existed on the Moon long ago, so might have an advanced civilization.

The Petroglyph of Varzelandia

Maurice Chatelain analyzes an extraordinary petroglyph discovered in a cave in Brazil, which depicts the solar system with the Sun, Moon, eight planets, and their satellites, excluding Pluto. Chatelain calculates that the planetary positions shown correspond to approximately 28,830 BC. He questions how prehistoric humans could have known the relative dimensions and distances of the planets, or the number of satellites for Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, proposing either the invention of the telescope or visitation by extraterrestrial astronauts. He suggests the petroglyph might indicate the date of a catastrophic passage of the planet Marduk (Nibiru).

More Speculation on Mu and Atlantis

Ted Powell contributes to the ongoing survey of Mu and Atlantis, incorporating clairvoyant information. He posits that Mu was destroyed by a combination of tectonic and man-induced factors, including Atlantean maser beam precipitation of atmospheric cloud cover, leading to a deluge, flood, and a catastrophic ninety-degree axis shift around 14,000 BC. Atlantis, he states, was shattered by four cataclysms over 50,000 years, with the final one in 9,564 BC being man-induced through the overloading of 'firestone power' plants, resulting in a nuclear flash-cloud and the continent's sinking. Powell addresses the skepticism regarding the existence of Mu and Atlantis due to the lack of obvious ruins, explaining that their remnants are buried under nearly a mile of accumulated coral, limestone, sand, and silt. He suggests that undersea searches in areas like the Bimini Island region might uncover more accessible ruins and artifacts, citing the discovery of stone walls and roadway slabs.

Member Expedition to Peru – May 14 to 29, 1996

Details are provided for an upcoming member expedition to Peru in May 1996. The itinerary includes visits to significant archaeological sites such as Chavin de Huantar, Sechin, and Chanquillo. In Lima, participants will tour the city and visit various museums. The expedition will also include a visit to Dr. Javier Cabrera's museum in Ica, an overflight of the Nazca Lines, and stays at the Las Dunas Resort. The journey continues to Cuzco for exploration of the city and sites like Sacsayhuaman, Ke'enko, and Tambomachay, followed by visits to Pisac and Ollantaytambo. A highlight of the trip is the train ride to Machu Picchu, with three days dedicated to exploring the ancient city. An optional excursion to the Amazon Jungle at Iquitos is also offered.

Reader Contributions

Rustum D. Patel from Pakistan comments on a previous article about a 'sawed' stone at Ollantaytambo, Peru, asserting that the smooth vertical planes could only have been achieved by advanced ancient technology, not by primitive tools, implying the existence of a superior race, possibly from another planet.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of ANCIENT SKIES revolve around the persistent mysteries of ancient civilizations and their advanced technologies, often linked to extraterrestrial or unknown origins. The magazine consistently explores interpretations of historical sites, religious texts, and archaeological findings through the lens of ancient astronaut theory. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, encouraging members to participate in expeditions and conferences to further investigate these possibilities. There is a clear emphasis on challenging conventional historical and archaeological explanations in favor of theories involving advanced ancient knowledge and potential alien influence.