Strange funeral rituals. Elaborate chambers filled with mysterious objects. And burial mounds all over the world. Were the tombs of our ancient ancestors gateways to the afterlife? Or were they designed to connect modern man with our alien ancestors? Ancient Aliens s5e6: Secrets of the Tombs
Spectacular burial sites that date back thousands of years are found around the world. ibid.
Saqqara, Egypt: One of the largest and oldest burial grounds in all of Egypt. ibid.
The Serapeum contains enormous sarcophagi carved in granite thought to have been transported from the city of Aswan, 600 miles away. ibid.
The Egyptians painted the planet Mars on the ceiling of the tomb of Seti I. Ancient Aliens s7e5: Aliens and the Red Planet, History 2014
Legends of ant-men. Beetles buried within Egyptian mummies. And swarms of locusts targeting humans. In cultures around the world insecets have been worshipped, feared, and even considered godly. How might these strange creatures that have inhabited Earth for hundreds of millions of years provide a link to extraterrestrial beings? Ancient Aliens s7e7: Aliens and Insects
And it’s [Scarab beetle] the only insect on Earth known to navigate by following the light of the Milky Way. ibid.
Is it possible the ancient Egyptians could have encountered alien beings that had an insect-like appearance? ibid.
Its origins are unknown. Its secrets have remained hidden for thousands of years. Some say it holds information about our very existence. The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most mysterious monuments on Earth. But if its riddle could be solved, might we find any evidence that our ancestors were once visited by alien beings? Ancient Aliens s9e2: Mysteries of the Sphinx
It’s the largest monolithic sculpture on Earth. ibid.
Human corpses preserved for thousands of years. Strange relics placed on the bodies of the dead. And monks buried while still alive. Mysterious burial rituals and elaborate mummification processes have been found on every continent on the planet. Were ancient people simply trying to cheat death? Ancient Aliens s9e5: Secrets of the Mummies
‘When they first opened this tomb, people died mysteriously.’ Ancient Aliens: The Pharaohs’ Curse s12e5, archaeologist Ramy Romany
‘The ancient pharaohs would place a curse on all those who would enter into their tombs. ibid. comment
Inside forbidden chambers and a closer than ever exploration of the places behind mankind’s greatest unsolved mysteries. Ancient Aliens s13e7: Earth Station Egypt
Great Sphinx: [Zahi Hawass] If it’s true [Sphinx was sculpted 12,000 years ago], the culture who did that, they would leave evidence. I excavated north-east of the Sphinx, an area that never excavated before. The oldest level was 4,600 years ago. The Old Kingdom. There was nothing before the old kingdom. ibid.
Just how the Ancient Egyptians managed to transport these massive granite boxes remains unknown, as does their intended purpose. ibid.
Deep beneath the sands of Egypt lie 24 enormous stone coffins. And every one of them is empty. What purpose they served remains a mystery. And there are many who believe these giant stone boxes were designed not by humans but by other-worldly visitors. Ancient Aliens s20e17: Egypt’s Giant Tombs
Who or what they contained remains a mystery. ibid.
How they were able to carve them with such precision. ibid.
Just how old is this underground structure? ibid.
Is it possible that the Serapeum was used to house radioactive material? ibid.