Episode
Ancient Aliens: Mystery of the Lost Civilization
Overview
The discovery of the ancient megalithic site of Karahan Tepe in southern Turkey turned the world of archaeology on its head, displaying engineering skills far beyond what the people of the time were thought to be capable of. But could new evidence reveal that this more than 11,000-year-old complex was built not by humans…but giants?
Details
- Series
- Ancient Aliens
- Season
- Season 19
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2023-01-20
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Mystery of the Lost Civilization is Episode 3 in Season 19 of Ancient Aliens. It aired on 2023-01-20. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 2: The Crop Circle Code
More than 10,000 crop circle formations have been documented in over 50 countries, and many display properties that defy conventional explanations. Are they of otherworldly origin? And if so, what is their purpose? Could it be that reconnection with our alien ancestors will only come when we finally crack the crop circle code?
Episode 4: The Power of the Obelisks
The towering obelisks of ancient Egypt weigh hundreds of tons and each was perfectly carved from a single granite rock. While mainstream scholars identify them as monuments to the pharaohs, Ancient Astronaut Theorists suggest they may have served a technological purpose–they powered a technology that allowed for communication with the gods who came from the stars.
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Episode 6: Cosmic Impacts
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Episode 7: Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind
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Episode 8: The Mysteries of Alaska
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Episode 12: The Top Ten Mysterious Devices
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