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The '''Ancient Astronaut Theory''' is a fringe theory that claims that the emergence of early human civilization was influenced by extraterrestrial interaction based around a few vague images in ancient sites. This theory is not considered valid by the vast majority of the academic community. | The '''Ancient Astronaut Theory''' is a fringe theory that claims that the emergence of early human civilization was influenced by extraterrestrial interaction based around a few vague images in ancient sites. Some variations of this theory involve a technologically advanced [[Atlantis|Atlantean]] society. This theory is not considered valid by the vast majority of the academic community. | ||
== The Ancient Astronaut Theory in science fiction == | == The Ancient Astronaut Theory in science fiction == | ||
Despite it's lack of academic credibility, it's romantic appeal makes it a popular feature in science fiction. | |||
*The [[Stargate]] Franchise is based around this idea. | *The [[Stargate]] Franchise is based around this idea. | ||
*In [[TNG]] "The Chase", the abundance of humanoid species in the galaxy is shown to be the result of [[panspermia|"seeding"]] by ancient astronauts. | *In [[TNG]] "The Chase", the abundance of humanoid species in the galaxy is shown to be the result of [[panspermia|"seeding"]] by ancient astronauts. | ||
[[Category: Science Fiction]] | [[Category: Science Fiction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:17, 19 April 2011
The Ancient Astronaut Theory is a fringe theory that claims that the emergence of early human civilization was influenced by extraterrestrial interaction based around a few vague images in ancient sites. Some variations of this theory involve a technologically advanced Atlantean society. This theory is not considered valid by the vast majority of the academic community.
The Ancient Astronaut Theory in science fiction
Despite it's lack of academic credibility, it's romantic appeal makes it a popular feature in science fiction.