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Podcast: Strange Places
Episode: S4E135 - The Akhenaten Alien Theory
Description: The Akhenaten Alien Theory is a speculative idea that proposes Pharaoh Akhenaten was an extraterrestrial being. This theory is based on his unusual appearance in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and statues, which depict him with an elongated skull, long neck, and other features that some people associate with Western depictions of aliens. However, historians argue that his appearance could be attributed to a genetic disorder or a representation of his possible transgender identity. While this theory is intriguing, it remains a speculative idea within the realm of ancient astronaut hypothesis and lacks concrete evidence to support its claims. Nevertheless, it...