Annunaki | Gods from Planet Nibiru and the Makers of Man

TLDR;

This episode of The Why Files explores the ancient astronaut theory, focusing on the Anunnaki, their planet Nibiru, and their alleged involvement in the creation of humanity. It examines Sumerian texts, flood myths, and genetic anomalies, questioning the conventional timeline of human evolution and technological advancement. The video also addresses counterarguments and evidence that challenges the Anunnaki theory, presenting a balanced view of this controversial topic.

The Anunnaki, aliens from Nibiru, came to Earth seeking gold to save their planet.
They genetically engineered humans to be a slave race for mining gold.
A great flood, possibly caused by Nibiru's passage, wiped out most of humanity.
The Anunnaki returned to help rebuild civilization, imparting knowledge and technology.
Zechariah Sitchin's interpretations of Sumerian texts, which form the basis of the Anunnaki theory, are largely inaccurate.
Evidence such as elongated skulls and genetic studies provide some support for the theory, but mainstream science remains skeptical.

Introduction [0:00]

The video introduces the concept of accelerated human evolution, contrasting the slow technological progress of early hominins with the rapid advancements of Homo sapiens. It suggests that this acceleration may not be a natural phenomenon but rather the result of intervention by a superior alien race, the Anunnaki, who allegedly engineered humans to be their slaves.

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The Cradle of Civilization [4:20]

The video discusses the Sumerian civilization, which emerged in Mesopotamia around 7,000 years ago. The Sumerians are credited with numerous inventions and advancements, including writing, the wheel, agriculture, and city-states. The video questions why there was a sudden explosion of technology after the Sumerians, and what modern man was doing for the 225,000 years before ancient Sumer.

The Anunnaki and the Quest for Gold [6:12]

Ancient Sumerian texts suggest that humans were created to work, specifically mining gold. Gold is presented as a miraculous metal with various uses, including electronics, space travel, and cancer treatment. The video questions why gold, a metal useless to ancient humans, suddenly became the most valuable metal in the world. The Anunnaki, aliens from another planet, needed gold to save their world from an environmental disaster. They arrived on Earth about 450,000 years ago and bred humans as a slave race to mine it. Their home world, Nibiru, is theorized to exist in the far reaches of our solar system.

Nibiru's Environmental Crisis [9:01]

50,000 years ago, Anu, the leader of the Anunnaki, faced an environmental crisis on Nibiru. Volcanic eruptions overwhelmed the planet's air recyclers, causing the atmosphere to break down. The ozone layer was depleted, and the sky turned a sickly yellow. The Anunnaki, with their long lifespans, remembered a time when the night sky was filled with stars, but the younger ones had never seen a star.

The Solution: Gold from Earth [11:51]

Anunnaki scientists discovered that microscopic gold suspended in the atmosphere could reflect and absorb harmful radiation, stabilizing their atmosphere. They sent probes to search for planets rich in gold, eventually finding Earth. Earth had abundant gold, liquid water, and a magnetic field that shielded it from radiation. However, Earth was also teeming with life, including intelligent but primitive creatures.

The Anunnaki Expedition to Earth [15:18]

The Anunnaki decided to send an expedition to Earth, consisting of 300 Anunnaki and 600 aiji (a race of slaves). After a brief stop on Mars, the fleet arrived in Earth's orbit. They were stunned by the planet's beauty and abundance of life. They settled on the plains between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, later known as Mesopotamia.

The Aiji Rebellion and the Creation of Humans [17:30]

The aiji were tasked with building the city of eridu and mining gold. After 150,000 years of brutal labor, the aiji rebelled. Enki, an Anunnaki leader, proposed creating a new slave race by genetically engineering the aplike hominids living in the forests.

Genetic Engineering and the First Humans [20:35]

The Anunnaki genetically spliced their DNA with that of a hominid female, resulting in the birth of adamu, the first human. Adamu was more intelligent than the aplike creatures but engineered to be submissive and easier to control. The Anunnaki also created a female, hea, so they could procreate.

The Flaws in Human Design [22:59]

Dr. Ellis Silver's book, "Humans are not from Earth," suggests that humans are not well-suited to Earth's environment. Humans lack fur, have sensitive skin, and are more susceptible to illness and back pain. They also crave unhealthy foods. This theory supports the idea that humans were genetically engineered using alien DNA.

The Rise of Intelligent Humans and Violence [25:19]

The Anunnaki taught the new humans the skills they needed to maintain the city and mine gold. However, one of the humans caught the eye of ani, an Anunnaki ruler, and from their relationship, a child named adapa was born. Adapa was extremely intelligent, and from his family began a new line of highly intelligent humans. These new humans inherited the Anunnaki desire for gold and power, but they also developed a trait for violence.

The Great Flood [28:20]

The violence of the new humans led to chaos and disturbance. Enlil decided to lessen the population by sending a series of plagues. Eventually, the Anunnaki had enough gold to heal their planet and cast the humans out of Eden. As Nibiru approached Earth, the Anunnaki prepared to leave, knowing that its passage would cause a cataclysmic event.

The Cataclysm [31:19]

The video describes the cataclysmic events caused by Nibiru's passage, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and a massive tsunami. A farmer and a fisherman experience these events, witnessing the destruction of their homes and the loss of life.

The Survival of Utnapishtim [41:04]

Before the flood, Enki warned utnapishtim, a wise and good man, to build a large boat and take the seeds of all living creatures. When the flood came, all life on Earth was destroyed, but utnapishtim, his family, and the contents of his boat survived. This story is similar to the story of Noah in the Bible.

The Rebuilding of Civilization [43:11]

After the flood, the Anunnaki returned to give people the gift of civilization. They taught humans reading, writing, mathematics, astronomy, and engineering. They also helped them build great cities. The last time Nibiru passed by Earth was about 7,000 years ago, which coincides with the emergence of the Sumerian civilization.

The Return of Nibiru [45:09]

Nibiru is due to return around the year 2900. It is unknown whether its next visit will be gentle or violent. By then, humanity may have outposts on other planets and be a space-faring species.

The Anunnaki Theory: Fact or Fiction? [47:18]

The video questions whether the Anunnaki story is true. The Ancient Aliens television series is built around this story, which comes from the work of Zechariah Sitchin. However, Sitchin's translations of Sumerian writing are more interpretations than actual translations. He even gets the meaning of the word Anunnaki wrong.

The Flaws in Sitchin's Interpretations [49:50]

Sitchin's interpretations of Sumerian texts are flawed. He gets even basic words and grammar wrong. The title "The 12th Planet" refers to an image on a Sumerian cylinder seal, but the samarians did not know of any planets beyond Saturn. No Sumerian text mentions a flying vehicle or mining gold to heal the atmosphere on Nibiru.

Flood Myths and Creation Myths [52:05]

Every culture and religion has a flood myth, and almost as many cultures have a creation myth about a god adding his own essence to clay. These myths may be referring to the same great flood and the same act of creation.

Evidence for the Anunnaki Theory [53:20]

Despite the flaws in Sitchin's interpretations, there is some evidence that supports the Anunnaki theory. In the city of or, a tomb was discovered with the skeleton of Queen Pabi, who had a huge, elongated skull. Elongated skulls have been found all over the world, including in Peru. DNA testing of the paraka skulls in Peru revealed that they have DNA only found in people in the Middle East.

Planet Nine and Genetic Anomalies [55:48]

In 2015, Caltech researchers found evidence of a huge object deep in the solar system, a planet about the size of Neptune with an orbit so elliptical it reaches far beyond Pluto, just like Nibiru. A genetic mutation known as tktl1, which triggered the faster creation of neurons in the homo sapien brain, may have been the result of genetic engineering.

Conclusion [59:14]

The video concludes by acknowledging the mystery of who flipped the switch that made humans so intelligent. It encourages viewers to consider the possibility of ancient alien intervention in human evolution.