Journeys to the Mythical Past

Earth Chronicles #7.25

by Zecharia Sitchin

The continuing autobiographical account of the investigations and discoveries that led to The Earth Chronicles series - Zecharia Sitchin reveals for the first time how his life was at risk inside the Great Pyramid and documents the existence of a secret chamber - Reports on Vatican encounters, the Iceman of the Alps, the Antikythera computer, the temples and Ruts of Malta--and offers a solution to the enigma of the Nazca lines In Journeys to the Mythical Past, the sequel to The Earth Chronicles Expeditions, the renowned researcher of antiquity Zecharia Sitchin tells his own story of an indefatigable dedication to finding the truth that almost cost him his life--accidentally or otherwise--when uncovering secrets of the Giza pyramids and Sphinx. Exposing hidden artifacts that contradict establishment assumptions dedicated to preserving the status quo or that baffle scientists when forced to show them, Sitchin's firsthand accounts of his explorations take the reader into the inner workings of the Vatican, the enigma of a futuristic computer from millennia ago, and the secret handiwork of a Divine Architect at Stonehenge, at Malta, and at a site in the Americas.Looking deep into antiquity, Sitchin offers astounding evidence that links the Nazca lines and a baffling adjoining site to the Departure from Earth of the Anunnaki, the ancient gods who, he believes, vowed to Return.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Paranormal, Aliens, Metaphysics, Alternate History, Spirituality

256 pages, Hardcover

First published September 11, 2007

About the author

Sitchin was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and was raised in Palestine. He acquired knowledge of modern and ancient Hebrew, other Semitic and European languages, the Torah, and the history and archeology of the Near East.
He was one of the few scholars able to read and interpret ancient Sumerian and Akkadian clay tablets.

Sitchin graduated from the London School of Economics, University of London, majoring in economic history.

A journalist and editor in Israel for many years. His books have been widely translated, converted to braille for the blind, and featured on radio and television.

Reviews

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rather than any specific enigma, artifact or location, this book touches on, at least, a dozen different ones: Malta's Ruts and ancient temples; Nazca Lines as well as Tiahuanacu; Stonehenge; Sphinx; Great Pyramid and more. Although this is a very fast read and lavishly illustrated with maps, illustrations and black & white as well as color photos, the constant referral to his other books - especially since he notes that he provides information on this topic in such-and-such book - makes me feel like I have to get a hold of them if I want to completely understand what he wants to relay.

Have to admit that I agree with him on one point - why does the Vatican feel the need to fund and operate an Observatory? Not just one in Italy, but it operates a telescope at Mount Graham Observatory in Arizona. Just seems a bit - we'll call it - unusual.

I do find amusing what he calls museum OOPs - Out of Place artifacts. This is where they were found and it doesn't make sense. And he lists quite a number of them - the Antikythera Mechanism being just one.

Over the years, he has made many contacts in the world of archaeology and he allowed places that the general public and likely even participants of most tours would not ever see.

I do take exception with his 'indefatigable dedication' (as in the book description) especially in the Great Pyramid. He may call it dedicated. I would call it of questionable legality. Especially when he and companion enters the Queens Chamber after being told it was closed to the public. Just because the gate was open at the time, they stroll in and take pictures. No wonder the Egyptian antiquities department doesn't want to allow tourists inside their monuments.

Overall, interesting if you're looking for possible answers to ancient mysteries. But you have to keep an open mind to some potentially extravagant explanations. Because, according to Mr. Sitchin, many of the answers point back to a people called the Anunnaki from the planet Nibiru, who left Earth for their home around 555 B.C. Okay then.

[Jenalee Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading Zecharia Sitchin’s books. This book is unlike his 12th Planet series in that it provides a personal account for his discovery and understanding of artifacts that contribute to his lifelong work. I appreciate the personal discussions he shares with Vatican and Egyptian officials’ perspectives of ancient history. In this book, he references his series quite often. I recommend reading his other work before this book. It helped me to better understand his journey by knowing his views and findings already made through these snapshots provided in this book. It’s a great overview of his work with a personal touch of who he was as a researcher.

[Joshua Friesen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The earth chronicles was a fun series of books. I do enjoy opening my mind to new ways of looking at things, history.

[Jennifer Lavoie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A much faster read than the last Sitchin book I read, and probably more interesting for me because it deals with many points in history. I love learning about Egypt, and I found his discoveries to be fascinating. Just what is in that sand?

So many of the events or monuments and artifacts he includes are mysteries. How did an ancient civilization create something like the Antikythera Mechanism without machines to cut it? It's so hard for me to believe, and yet there it is, and OOP like Sitchin says. And then there are the huge boulders that are cut, or the precise lines carved into mountains.

All of these things fascinate me, and because of his book, some day I would like to visit these places and see them for myself. I wish he were still alive, because if he gave a tour I would join the next one!

[Artem Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh, he shows much enthusiasm in his work. He does in fact introduce multiple interesting facts of information regarding ancient civilizations. Nonetheless, this is a quick read, unlike his other books. Although, as an aspiring astrobiologist I would have to contradict on several of his theories conserning the Annunaki and their planet.

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of great pictures. Good information. Again, over the top conclusions.

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, entertaining read. The guy seems a little loony but I find his theories intriguing anyway. Will go try to read the rest of his books.

[Yas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sitchin's other books are alot better, this one just re-iterates what he'd previously written.

[Rich Hoffman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zecharia Sitchin takes readers on a global journey to verify the contents of his Earth Chronicles book series. His observations about Mt Sinai still haunt me many years after I've read it.

[Justin Kwon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book. It's like you are on a tour

reading the book felt like I was on one of his tours. a very good read and I enjoy the book

[david kuhl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Awesome book a lot of information to process and think through .ca not wait to read the rest of the books

[Steven Kirk · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was pretty interesting and also covers the wave tops of certain issues in some his other books comprising The Earth Chronicles (totaling 7 books).

[João Janeiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny to read as a personal diary but some of the Annunaki theories I don't buy it.