In his 1976 book, “The Twelfth Planet,” Russian-American author Zecharia Sitchin put forth a fascinating theory about the Anunnaki, proposing that they were not of this world but were, in fact, a race of extraterrestrial beings hailing from the mysterious planet Nibiru. According to Sitchin, these advanced beings arrived on Earth approximately half a million years ago with the intention of mining gold.

Sitchin contended that the Anunnaki engaged in genetic manipulation by modifying homo erectus to create modern humans, whom they intended to use as a labor force. Their departure from Earth was allegedly triggered by the melting of Antarctic glaciers, leading to the catastrophic Flood of Noah, which also resulted in the destruction of the Anunnaki’s earthly installations. As a consequence, these bases had to be reconstructed, and the Nephilim, a hybrid offspring of the Anunnaki and humans, introduced agricultural practices to assist in this massive undertaking.

In his works, Sitchin further claimed that the Anunnaki were responsible for the construction of various monumental structures worldwide, including the pyramids, utilizing advanced technologies that ancient astronaut theorists deemed impossible for ancient civilizations to possess.

Moreover, Sitchin posited the existence of human-alien hybrids left behind by the Anunnaki, some of whom may potentially be living among us today, unaware of their extraterrestrial heritage. Expanding on this narrative in subsequent works like “The Stairway to Heaven” (1980) and “The Wars of Gods and Men” (1985), Sitchin delved deeper into the complexities of this mythological saga.

In “The End of Days: Armageddon and the Prophecy of the Return” (2007), Sitchin prophesied the return of the Anunnaki to Earth, speculating that this event might occur as early as 2012, coinciding with the conclusion of the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar.

Zecharia Sitchin’s compelling narrative surrounding the Anunnaki continues to captivate and intrigue enthusiasts of ancient mysteries and extraterrestrial phenomena, offering a thought-provoking perspective on humanity’s origins and potential encounters with otherworldly beings.