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someone told me today about a theory of how we might have been here before and wiped out and came about again. I haven't delved into it too much yet but I am wondering what some of the users here think about this.
If it's a theory, there's got to be evidence.cam875 said:someone told me today about a theory of how we might have been here before and wiped out and came about again. I haven't delved into it too much yet but I am wondering what some of the users here think about this.
mgb_phys said:As a rule of thumb anything with "... of the Gods" is a pile of pooh
cam875 said:someone told me today about a theory of how we might have been here before and wiped out and came about again. I haven't delved into it too much yet but I am wondering what some of the users here think about this.
baywax said:It has the markings of a higher civilization such as Mesopotamian cities are noted for. However, it is about 3-4 thousand years older than Mesopotamia.
Danger said:But did they have space shuttles and internet porn (the true markers of an advanced civilization)?
Cincinnatus said:People often point to the various "Atlantis myths" as an example of a more advanced civilization that was wiped out.
When last I talked to anyone about this I was told that the academic consensus was that Atlantis was probably Minoan Crete. They were much more advanced than the early Greeks in the area at the time. They lived on an Island (like Atlantis). There's supposedly a fair bit of archaeological evidence that their economy was destroyed by natural disasters. So it seems fitting with most Atlantis myths. The location doesn't fit with what Plato said though... but he was writing hundreds of years later anyway so it's not so clear where he got that information...
The various imported objects found in the buildings indicate the wide network of its external relations. Akrotiri was in contact with Crete but also communicated with the Greek Mainland, the Dodecanese, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt.
The town's life came to an abrupt end in the last quarter of the 17th century BC when the inhabitants were obliged to abandon it as a result of severe earthquakes. The eruption followed. The volcanic materials covered the entire island and the town itself. These materials, however, have protected up to date the buildings and their contents, similar to Pompeii.
However, it was Plato in ~400 BC that started the story of the "Lost Continent of Atlantis". Atlantis was described as larger than Asia Minor and Libya combined. It was supposed to have been at its height 10,000 years BC, and was a culture that had conquered all Mediterranean people except, of course, the Greeks and their fore bearers. The lost island was supposed to have been in the middle of a great ocean - the name of the Atlantic Ocean has its origin in Atlantic. Then, a huge catastrophic wiped out Atlantis.
Is Santorini Atlantis? It is the closest match we know of.
There are several pieces of evidence that suggest the existence of advanced civilizations before recorded history. These include ancient structures like the pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge, which demonstrate sophisticated engineering and astronomical knowledge. Additionally, artifacts such as the Antikythera mechanism, a 2,000-year-old analog computer, suggest advanced technological capabilities. Finally, genetic studies have shown that modern humans share a common ancestor from around 200,000 years ago, indicating the possibility of earlier civilizations.
Many proponents of the idea that mankind has existed before believe in the concept of reincarnation. This belief holds that the soul is reborn into different bodies, potentially spanning many lifetimes. Some believe that memories and knowledge from past lives can be accessed through hypnosis or meditation, providing insight into past civilizations. However, this is a controversial topic and not widely accepted in the scientific community.
One theory is that advanced civilizations rise and fall due to natural disasters, war, or other catastrophic events. This could explain why evidence of past civilizations is difficult to find. Another theory is that advanced civilizations may have reached a high level of technological development, but eventually destroyed themselves through environmental degradation or misuse of technology. Finally, some believe that there is a cosmic cycle in which the universe goes through periods of expansion and contraction, and advanced civilizations may arise during certain phases.
Many ancient texts and religious traditions speak of advanced knowledge or technologies that have been lost over time. Proponents of the idea that mankind has existed before believe that these texts and traditions may be referencing previous civilizations with advanced knowledge that has since been lost. Some also believe that ancient structures and artifacts may hold secrets or knowledge that we have yet to fully uncover or understand.
One major criticism is the lack of concrete evidence to support this idea. While there are some intriguing pieces of evidence, such as ancient structures and artifacts, there is no definitive proof that these were created by advanced civilizations. Additionally, the concept of reincarnation and accessing past memories is not widely accepted in the scientific community. Some also argue that the idea of cyclical existence is not supported by current scientific understanding of the universe. Ultimately, the idea that mankind has existed before remains a controversial and unproven theory.