Ep 4. Faces of the Gods

In season 8 episode 4 of Ancient Aliens, titled "Faces of the Gods," the series delves into the fascinating world of ancient art and mythology. From the ruins of Machu Picchu to the temples of Egypt, civilizations across the globe have left behind a wealth of artwork that depicts strange beings and otherworldly creatures. But could these works of art actually be depicting real extraterrestrial beings that visited our planet in ancient times?

The episode begins by exploring the art of the ancient Incas, who left behind an impressive array of carvings and pottery featuring what appear to be strange, alien-like beings. These depictions of otherworldly creatures are especially prominent in the artwork of the Chavin culture, an early Andean civilization that thrived in what is now Peru between 900 and 200 BCE. According to ancient astronaut theorists, the Chavin may have been in contact with extraterrestrials who helped to shape their culture and religious practices.

Moving on to Egypt, the episode examines the famous Narmer Palette, a ceremonial palette from the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150-2613 BCE) that depicts the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by the pharaoh Narmer. The palette also features a number of strange and mysterious creatures, including serpents and what appear to be humanoid figures with elongated heads. Ancient astronaut theorists argue that these figures could be evidence of alien visitors to Egypt, who helped to shape the civilization's religion and culture.

The episode also explores the ancient art of Greece, which is replete with depictions of gods and goddesses who possess otherworldly powers and abilities. According to the ancient astronaut theory, these gods may have actually been ancient aliens who visited Earth in ancient times. One example is the deity Pan, who was believed to inhabit the wilderness and was often depicted with goat-like features and horns. Ancient astronaut theorists believe that Pan may have actually been a representation of an extraterrestrial being that ancient Greeks encountered and worshipped.

Other fascinating examples discussed in the episode include the Huysuz virgin, a stunning 7,000 year-old statue from Turkey featuring a woman with a strange, elongated head, and the Dogon people of Mali, who possess their own complex mythology and religious beliefs related to extraterrestrial visitors.

Throughout the episode, Ancient Aliens presents a compelling case for the idea that ancient art and mythology may be evidence of real extraterrestrial contact in the distant past. From the stone carvings of the Andes to the temples of Egypt and beyond, the evidence suggests that our ancestors may have had contact with beings from beyond the stars, and that this contact had a profound impact on their religious beliefs, cultural practices, and even their art.