ancient-rocket-technology

This chapter reinterprets the biblical and ancient Mesopotamian term 'shem' as a skyborne vehicle or rocket rather than a mere 'name,' linking ancient monuments and myths to advanced aerospace technology used by gods. It explores narratives of mortal ascents to the heavens, such as those of Enoch, Elijah, and especially Gilgamesh, whose epic quest involves witnessing rocket launches and accessing guarded launch sites. The chapter frames these myths as encoded memories of ancient space flights, divine-human interactions, and restricted access to powerful technology guarded by robotic sentinels.

The chapter presents the Sumerian myth of Etana's ascent to the heavens as a literal space journey facilitated by fiery rockets or shems, with Utu/Shamash as the commander of the gods' spaceport. It provides archaeological and textual evidence of advanced ancient rocket technology, including multistage rockets and command cabins, and interprets the Sumerian gods (DIN.GIR) as astronauts operating these crafts. The chapter further connects these ancient accounts to biblical references of the Nefilim, suggesting extraterrestrial beings who interbred with humans, thereby challenging traditional theological interpretations.