How Ancient Artifacts can Hack Our Brains
Did ancient people craft tiny gold airplanes—or are we just seeing things? These mysterious Quimbaya artifacts have sparked fierce debates between archaeologists and ancient tech theorists.
Today we dive into one of the most hotly debated mysteries in archaeology: the Quimbaya artifacts — a set of tiny, masterfully crafted gold objects found in Colombia that some claim are ancient airplanes… and others insist are just stylized animals. In this video, I examine the artifacts up close, compare them to local species of fish like armored catfish and river sharks, and walk through the entire history of how these objects became a battleground between traditional archaeology and ancient technology theories.
From their origins in the 1890s, when grave robbers unearthed them, to their current homes in museums in Bogotá, Madrid, and even the Smithsonian — these strange little pendants have sparked wild theories and fierce debates. I show you high-resolution photos, catalog entries, and direct museum links. Together, we’ll dissect every curious design feature — flat tails, fuselage-like bodies, curly fin edges — and ask the big question: do these really look like working aircraft, or is this all just a case of archaeological pareidolia?
You’ll also learn how these objects were popularized through the work of Ivan T. Sanderson, a zoologist who laid the groundwork for ancient astronaut theories before von Däniken took them mainstream with Chariots of the Gods. From there, the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens and fringe YouTube theorists took off (pun intended), building elaborate stories around these miniature gold “jets.”
Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or just someone fascinated by ancient mysteries, this video will give you the context and tools to decide for yourself — without jumping to conclusions. |
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