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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1979 ing passage, 129 feet long and at an ascent angle of 26°, that connects with the previously mentioned passage at a point 63 feet from the north face en

ing passage, 129 feet long and at an ascent angle of 26°, that connects with the previously mentioned passage at a point 63 feet from the north face en trance. The upper end of the ascending passage forms The Great Pyramid of Khufu (also Cheops), lo a junction with a horizontal passage leading dir

passage at a point 63 feet from the north face en trance. The upper end of the ascending passage forms The Great Pyramid of Khufu (also Cheops), lo a junction with a horizontal passage leading direct cated on the desert plain of Giza (Gizeh) across ly into this room and the lower end of an oblong

(Continued from previous page) the ancient astronaut era, sand to "grease" the way for movement suspicious eyes have been cast of the blocks! It should be noted that

Arrangements are complete for the Society's member expedition to Egypt and England for June and July, 1979. Sites to be visited include the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, Luxor, Karnak, Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, includng the Tomb of Tutankhamon, the Colossi of Memnon, Aswan and the magni

Jacques Bergier has passed away. Born in Odes sa in 1912, Mr. Bergier moved to France for his ad vance education, graduating in Physics and Chemis try. He joined the resistance against the Nazis in World War II, and was active in espionage under the code name "Marco Polo." Active in sabotage, he

OR I ENTAL NEOLITHIC ART IF ACTS

OR I ENTAL NEOLITHIC ART IF ACTS

It is rather surprising that one of the strongest indications that astronauts landed on Earth some

Figure 1. Ty;,ical Japanese Dogu 12,000 yea~s ago, a crude, primitive, mesolithic cult•ire suddenly began ma;cing clay pottery'. This is probably one of the most p=ofounc steps up the evo- literally "doll", these statues appear to be accurately detailed models of spacesuits, with rivets, l•.1t:.onar

Arrangements are now complete for the Sixth \·;orld Conference of the Ancient Astronaut Society to be held at the Hotel Sheraton in Munich, Germany on June 14,15 & 16, 1979. In order of appearance on the program, the speakers include : Figure 2 . Objects sometimes buried with Dogus

PROF . DR . HARRY 0. RUPPE

1921 ST. JOIINS AVE,, ll!GIILAflD P/\RI<, ILLINOIS 60035 USA NEH EVIDEflCE OF AilCIE:H TECHNOLOGY BY GEllE ~- PHILLIPS, Founder of the Society The stated objectives of the Ancient Astronaut Society are to search for evidence to determine

NEH EVIDEflCE OF AilCIE:H TECHNOLOGY BY GEllE ~- PHILLIPS, Founder of the Society The stated objectives of the Ancient Astronaut Society are to search for evidence to determine whether a highly developed, technological civilization existed on Earth prior to recorded history, and to determine whether

BY GEllE ~- PHILLIPS, Founder of the Society The stated objectives of the Ancient Astronaut Society are to search for evidence to determine whether a highly developed, technological civilization existed on Earth prior to recorded history, and to determine whether Earth was visited in the remote past

ologists suggest that they are boxing, or playing The detail shown in Figure 1 is of the standing person who is wearing an elaborate head gear, connected to a small tank on his back. Clearly the artist intended to describe a human head inside a proteccive covering, because through the "window"

ders we ascended to the highest point possible. From there we could see the tops of Temples 1 and 2 BY GREGORY E. PHILLIPS* from behind the latter. Temple 3 had been da::iaged in a storm and was unsafe for climbing; however, Our group of twenty arrived in Guatemala City

from behind the latter. Temple 3 had been da::iaged in a storm and was unsafe for climbing; however, Our group of twenty arrived in Guatemala City Temple 5, overlooking the central plaza from the on December 27. The next day we flew to Flores, an left of Temple l, afforded a most gratifying view. is

The Seventh World Conference of the Ancient Astronaut Society will be held in Auckland, Mew Zealand on July 10,ll and 12, 1980. A group flight is being arranged for members in the United States and Canada to leave from Los Angeles. Persons interested in joining this flight should contact the Society

llighland Park, Illinois 60035 USA, for distribution to its members. Telephone (312) 432-6230. The Ancient Astronaut Society, founded in 1973, is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation or- I ganized exclusively for scientific, literary andj

ATECHNICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE PALENQUE RELIEF In 1952, the Mexican archaeologist, Alberto Ruz Lhuillier discovered in a pyramid at the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, one of the most beautiful reliefs in the world (Fig. I). The explanation of

In 1952, the Mexican archaeologist, Alberto Ruz Lhuillier discovered in a pyramid at the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, one of the most beautiful reliefs in the world (Fig. I). The explanation of the relief has been the subject of fierce debate among both experts and amateurs alike. The following

In 1952, the Mexican archaeologist, Alberto Ruz Lhuillier discovered in a pyramid at the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, one of the most beautiful reliefs in the world (Fig. I). The explanation of the relief has been the subject of fierce debate among both experts and amateurs alike. The following

Mike Saunders, of 7 Leazes Avenue, Chaldon, Surrey, England, has written a pamphlet which,sets forth his theory that Stonehenge was built by astronomers several thousands of years ago to display their knowledge of our solar system. Figures land 2, are typical of the many illustrations in the pamphle

BY BHALCHANDRA PATWARDHAN'k The Shivalinga is an object of worship dedicated traditionally to Lord Shiva and held in great veneration by all Hindus. In the form in which it is used and worshipped today, it consists of an elliptical platform, the "Shlfllmkli" with a vertically embedded ellipsoid, the

The Shivalinga is an object of worship dedicated traditionally to Lord Shiva and held in great veneration by all Hindus. In the form in which it is used and worshipped today, it consists of an elliptical platform, the "Shlfllmkli" with a vertically embedded ellipsoid, the "Blin" (See Figure A). On t

If we compare the form described above with the empirically backed, now-accepted structure of the Cell, we are bound to find a great number of parallels. Figure B roughly depicts an elliptical cell, which is formed aro1md the focal nucleus.

BY ERICH VON DANIKEN* Do you remember in 1973 when I claimed in my book "The Gold of the Gods," that in Ecuador there is a gigantic subterranean tunnel system, developed partly by natural and partly by artificial forces?

BY ERICH VON DANIKEN* Do you remember in 1973 when I claimed in my book "The Gold of the Gods," that in Ecuador there is a gigantic subterranean tunnel system, developed partly by natural and partly by artificial forces? At that time I wrote: "The passages all form perfect right angles.

IN ALL THE WORLD THERE IS NO OTHER MAP LIKE THIS MAP-PIRI RE'IS

OF MONSTERS AND "MAN-AilIMALS" NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1979 Perhaps, but it does not necessarily have to be. Both the literature and the art of ancient times

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1979 Perhaps, but it does not necessarily have to be. Both the literature and the art of ancient times I BY ERICH VON DANIKEN* depict pamr,ered hermaphrodites which made a living

Perhaps, but it does not necessarily have to be. Both the literature and the art of ancient times I BY ERICH VON DANIKEN* depict pamr,ered hermaphrodites which made a living as temple 'animals." The Sumerian Grand Kings, and About 2,100 BC the Bel-Priest BEROSSOS scriblater the Assyrians, hunted "ma

depict pamr,ered hermaphrodites which made a living as temple 'animals." The Sumerian Grand Kings, and About 2,100 BC the Bel-Priest BEROSSOS scriblater the Assyrians, hunted "man-animals." In his bled a fascinating text on two clay tablets. Twenty Egzytian Stories, Herodotus (490-425 BC) discusses

BY NIRANJAN S. GRATE* Bhalchandra Patwardhan's article, The Shivalinga, Ancient Skies 6:3, makes for interesting reading, and he~set forth one of the explanations of the Shivalinga form. I would like to add that Lord Shiva traditionally assumes the important role of the destroyer in the famous trio

Bhalchandra Patwardhan's article, The Shivalinga, Ancient Skies 6:3, makes for interesting reading, and he~set forth one of the explanations of the Shivalinga form. I would like to add that Lord Shiva traditionally assumes the important role of the destroyer in the famous trio of Supreme Gods, along

Photo by Gene M. Phillips longitude. The proof of this map of the whole continent serves, of course, as confirmation of Mallery's claim for the Piri Re'is Map. From this it seems clear that his work represents an important turning point in our understanding of the

NEW DISCOVERIES INSIDE THE GREAT PYRAMID BY SUSAN JEAN McCRONE* The Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza revealed some surprising and unexpected secrets during_t~e recent Ancient Astronaut Society Member Expedition to Egypt in June, 1979,

The Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza revealed some surprising and unexpected secrets during_t~e recent Ancient Astronaut Society Member Expedition to Egypt in June, 1979, The first day we entered Cheops, our attempts to explore this great monument were thwarted. Not only was it warmer and more crowde

this crawlspace. We then made an irranediate 90° turn to the right (with the air duct making a 45° turn), and began climbing at an approximate 60° ascent. I kept sliding back down until I learned how to use the sides of the passageway to brace myself as l climbed up. (All books written to date about

A one day meeting of the Ancient Astronaut Society will he held in Fulda, Germany at the Kolpinghaus Hotel on Saturday, October 25, 1980. The meeting will feature lectures, films, slide presentations and discussions. Erich von Daniken will be one of the principal speakers. Anyone who would like to a

SKETCH OF AIR DUCT AND

SKETCH OF AIR DUCT AND NEW PASSAGEWAY BEING DUG NEAR KING I s CHAMBER IN

NEAR KING I s CHAMBER IN