Since its inception, the Ancient Astronaut Theory has caused controversy, being commonly dismissed as misguided Pseudo-Archaeology with Racist connotations because its conclusions negate the accomplishments of Africans in History. However, in my view, a proper consideration of the arguments made by the Ancient Astronaut Theory suggests that whilst it may be based on speculative Pseudoarchaeology in some respects, there is no Racism behind it.

For example, its conclusions regarding the construction of the Pyramids or Great Zimbabwe, are treated as a symptom of the continuation of a Pre-Colonial Western Agenda to deny and appropriate African History and accomplishments.

As an African, in my understanding of the Theory, this view of the Ancient Astronaut Hypothesis is incorrect and stems from an incomplete understanding of the entire Hypothesis.

The Ancient Astronaut Theory doesnt just question current views on African History, rather it challenges the entire human Historical Paradigm which has implications for the narrative of Western Civilization as well.

In addition, the Ancient Astronaut Theory affirms African History in both acknowledged and unacknowledged ways.

The Ancient Astronaut Theory & African History

The Ancient Astronaut Theory actually affirms African History in several ways.

Firstly, it confirms the Theory of Evolution’s conclusions concerning the origin of Mankind in Africa. More particularly in that according to the Theory, the Anunnaki Genetic Experiments that resulted in the production of the Adamu Prototype or ‘Primitive Worker’ were conducted in the Abzu or Southern Africa.