The Pyramid texts
History
The Pyramid Texts are a collection of ancient Egyptian religious texts that were inscribed on the walls of various pyramids during the Old Kingdom period (c. 2686-2181 BCE). These texts are among the oldest surviving religious texts in the world and offer valuable insights into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians.
Some researchers have suggested that the Pyramid Texts contain references to UAPs and other anomalous phenomena. For example, one section of the text describes the "sky opening" and a "great light" descending from the sky, which some interpret as a possible UAP sighting. Another section describes a "disk" or "wheel" in the sky, which could also be interpreted as a UAP.
While it is difficult to say for certain whether these references are evidence of ancient UAP sightings or simply symbolic representations of other concepts, they do offer an intriguing possibility for further research. Some scholars have suggested that these texts could be interpreted as evidence of extraterrestrial visitation or even contact between ancient civilizations and advanced beings from other planets.
To research this topic further, you could start by reading translations of the Pyramid Texts themselves. A number of translations are available online or in print, including the translations by James P. Allen and Raymond O. Faulkner. You could also explore scholarly articles and books that discuss the possible links between the Pyramid Texts and UAPs, such as "UFOs and the Evolution Connection" by Christopher Dunn and "The Giza Power Plant" by Christopher Dunn.
Additionally, you might want to look into other examples of ancient art and literature that could be interpreted as references to UAPs, such as the ancient Indian texts known as the Vedas or the depictions of flying machines in ancient Sumerian art. By exploring these various sources, you can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the potential connections between UAPs and ancient civilizations.
Research
People
Gaston Maspero: French archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the Pyramid Texts in the Pyramid of Merenre I at Saqqara in 1881.
Raymond Faulkner: British Egyptologist who translated the Pyramid Texts into English in 1969.
Jaromir Malek: Czech-born British Egyptologist who has published extensively on the Old Kingdom period and the Pyramid Texts.
Mark Lehner: American archaeologist who has conducted extensive research on the Giza Plateau and the Pyramid Texts.
James P. Allen: American Egyptologist who has published several books on the Pyramid Texts, including "The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts" and "The Debate Between a Man and His Soul".
Jean-Philippe Lauer: French architect and Egyptologist who worked extensively at Saqqara and discovered the Serapeum, a subterranean complex containing the burials of the Apis bulls. Lauer also worked on the restoration of the Pyramid of Teti, which contains some of the best-preserved Pyramid Texts.
Toby Wilkinson: British Egyptologist who has published several books on ancient Egyptian religion, including "The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt" and "Dictionary of Ancient Egypt". Wilkinson has also conducted research on the Pyramid Texts.
Books
The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts by James P. Allen: This book is widely considered to be the most comprehensive and authoritative English-language translation of the Pyramid Texts. Allen is a leading scholar in the field of Egyptology and provides extensive commentary on the language and content of the texts.
The Pyramid Texts (Forgotten Books) by Harry Castlemon: This book is a reprint of an early 20th-century translation of the Pyramid Texts and includes an introduction and commentary by the translator.
Reading the Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Cultural Guide by Richard Parkinson: This book is not solely focused on the Pyramid Texts, but it provides a useful introduction to the hieroglyphic writing system used to write the texts, as well as the broader cultural context in which they were produced.
The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife by Erik Hornung: This book provides a broader overview of the funerary literature of Ancient Egypt, including the Pyramid Texts as well as the Coffin Texts and Book of the Dead.
Blog
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