Fingerprints of the Gods
Fingerprints of the Gods
Graham Hancock
Joe Rogan
Best book on the subject [of ancient civilizations]. - Joe Rogan
Randall Carlson
Devotes several chapters to the story of 20th century heretic J Harlen Bretz. - Randall Carlson
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Fingerprints of the Gods

Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization

Graham Hancock
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Graham Hancock
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In "Fingerprints of the Gods," Graham Hancock embarks on an intellectual odyssey to unravel the mysteries of mankind's enigmatic past, challenging the conventional timeline of human history. With the precision of a detective, Hancock assembles a mosaic of clues from around the globe - from the majestic ruins of the Sphinx in Egypt to the mystifying Andean remains of Tihuanaco, and the monumental Temples of the Sun and Moon in Mexico. Through this journey, he uncovers undeniable evidence of a forgotten epoch, a time when an advanced civilization, lost to the annals of time, left behind a legacy so profound yet so overlooked by mainstream scholarship. Hancock's narrative is not merely an exploration but a revelation, unveiling the sophisticated knowledge and technological prowess of these ancient architects. Beyond the awe-inspiring structures and the technological marvels of a bygone era, "Fingerprints of the Gods" presents a sobering reflection on the cyclical nature of human history. Hancock posits that the ancients encoded warnings within their myths and monuments - cryptic messages about cataclysmic events that have periodically reshaped the course of civilization. As Hancock pieces together these ancient puzzles, he invites us to consider the implications for our future. With compelling arguments and a captivating narrative, Hancock's work stands as a testament to the complex, interconnected web of human history, urging us to heed the lessons buried in the past to navigate the uncertainties of our future.

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Released
1995
1 Jan
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Devotes several chapters to the story of 20th century heretic J Harlen Bretz. - Randall Carlson
Best book on the subject [of ancient civilizations]. - Joe Rogan
Ancient Egypt, like that of the Olmecs (Bolivia), emerged all at once and fully formed. Indeed, the period of transition from primitive to advanced society appears to have been so short that it makes no kind of historical sense. Technological skills that should have taken hundreds or even thousands of years to evolve were brought into use almost overnight-- and with no apparent antecedents whatever. For example, remains from the pre-dynastic period around 3500 BC show no trace of writing. Soon after that date, quite suddenly and inexplicably, the hieroglyphs familiar from so many of the ruins of Ancient Egypt begin to appear in a complete and perfect state. Far from being mere pictures of objects or actions, this written language was complex and structured at the outset, with signs that represented sounds only and a detailed system of numerical symbols. Even the very earliest hieroglyphs were stylized and conventionalized; and it is clear that an advanced cursive script was it common usage by the dawn of the First Dynasty.
— Graham Hancock, Fingerprints of the Gods

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