What Happened In 12,000 BC? | Matt LaCroix

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Nov 9, 2024

Join author and researcher Matt LaCroix, who specializes in ancient civilizations and lost knowledge, as he unpacks captivating mysteries of human origins. They dive deep into the enigmas surrounding the pyramids, suggesting they may hint at advanced ancient societies. Matt discusses the potential link between ancient myths like the Epic of Gilgamesh and historical events, exploring themes of immortality and the quest for knowledge. Their dialogue also touches on cosmic cycles, UFO sightings, and the fascinating possibility that ancient structures hold hidden technologies.

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Sphinx Guards Hidden Chambers

Ancient beings built the Great Sphinx as a guardian for subterranean chambers beneath Giza Plateau.
The Sphinx's body and head size disparity suggests the head was recarved from a lion to a smaller pharaonic likeness.

INSIGHT

Pyramids and Stellar Alignments

The Great Pyramid’s internal chambers align with constellations, implying a construction date near 10,500 BC.
Such stellar alignments during pyramid building challenge accepted timelines and hint at advanced cosmic knowledge.

INSIGHT

Younger Dryas Driven by Solar Events

Climate fluctuations 14,500 years ago included rapid warming followed by a sharp temperature drop.
Matt argues these shifts align with coronal mass ejections weakening Earth's magnetosphere, not asteroid impacts.

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