In his 1976 book, “The Twelfth Planet,” Russian-American author Zecharia Sitchin put forth a fascinating theory that captured the imagination of many. Sitchin proposed that the Anunnaki, a group of extraterrestrial beings from the mysterious planet Nibiru, arrived on Earth approximately half a million years ago with a mission to mine gold. According to Sitchin, these advanced beings genetically manipulated homo erectus to create modern humans, intended to serve as their workforce.

The narrative further delves into the idea that the Anunnaki’s presence on Earth came to an end due to the melting of Antarctic glaciers, leading to the catastrophic Flood of Noah. This event not only resulted in the departure of the Anunnaki but also wiped out their structures on Earth, prompting them to rebuild with the help of the Nephilim, who imparted agricultural knowledge to humans for this purpose.

Sitchin’s claims extend to attributing the construction of iconic ancient structures like the pyramids to the Anunnaki, asserting that these feats were accomplished through highly advanced technologies. Additionally, he posited the existence of human-alien hybrids left behind by the Anunnaki, some of whom may still exist today, unaware of their extraterrestrial lineage.

Building upon his initial narrative, Sitchin continued to explore and expand on this mythology in subsequent works, such as “The Stairway to Heaven” (1980) and “The Wars of Gods and Men” (1985). In his book “The End of Days: Armageddon and the Prophecy of the Return” (2007), Sitchin even predicted the potential return of the Anunnaki to Earth, speculating that this event might coincide with the conclusion of the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, around 2012.

Zecharia Sitchin’s provocative theories surrounding the Anunnaki and their purported interactions with humanity have sparked intense debate and speculation in various circles. While considered controversial by many mainstream scholars, Sitchin’s works continue to intrigue those with an interest in alternative historical narratives and extraterrestrial phenomena.