Ancient Spaceship Discovered: 3,000-Year-Old Artifact Depicts ‘Astronaut’ Visiting Earth

A mysterious 3,000-year-old artifact, strikingly reminiscent of a spaceship, has fascinated both archaeologists and ancient astronaut theorists alike. Discovered in 1973 by Zecharia Sitchin in the ancient town of Tushpa—now Toprakkale, near Turkey’s Lake Van—this enigmatic stone relic is often cited as compelling evidence that extraterrestrial visitors may have once set foot on Earth.

The artifact, carved from stone and dating back to the 9th century BC when Tushpa served as the capital of the Urartian Kingdom, is unlike anything else from the Iron Age. Its sleek, aerodynamic shape mirrors that of a modern rocket, complete with detailed engine nozzles at the rear—one large central exhaust surrounded by four smaller ones. Even more astonishing is the depiction of a lone figure seated inside, clad in what appears to be a form-fitting spacesuit, his legs drawn up as if bracing for launch. Although the pilot’s head has been lost to time, the remaining details are vivid and unmistakable.

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Measuring 23 centimeters in length, 9.5 centimeters in height, and 8 centimeters in width, this scale model has ignited endless debate. Sitchin, in his book “The Earth Chronicles Expeditions,” described the artifact as a miniature spacecraft, complete with a cockpit designed for a single occupant. The figure’s posture and attire—tight pressure suit covering the body—bear an uncanny resemblance to modern astronauts.

For those who believe in the ancient astronaut theory, this artifact is more than just a curiosity; it is a tantalizing clue that our ancestors may have encountered visitors from beyond the stars, leaving behind a stone testament to a cosmic encounter that continues to spark wonder thousands of years later.