There are many legends and myths throughout human history, some of which talk about prehistoric giants. For example, the “gods” known as the Anunnaki in Sumerian civilization.
Sumerian Civilization is one of the earliest known civilizations, emerging around the fourth millennium BC in what is now southern Iraq.
The Sumerians left behind a vast number of cuneiform inscriptions documenting their history, culture, religion, science, and other aspects. Among the most significant are their records regarding the origins of humanity and tales of myth and legend.
According to Sumerian records, the Anunnaki are a type of advanced beings from outer space who came to Earth to mine gold while repairing their home planet, and they created humans to assist in this endeavor.
Over time, the Anunnaki intermarried with humans, giving birth to hybrids such as Gilgamesh. Unlike ordinary humans, Gilgamesh was five meters tall, possessed boundless strength, and extraordinary intelligence. He once ruled Uruk, the largest and wealthiest city of the Sumerian civilization.
These stories may seem implausible to modern understanding. However, the discovery of an ancient burial site has proven that Gilgamesh may have actually existed.
“We found the remains of a structure that could be considered a tomb just outside the city of Uruk, at what used to be the Euphrates Riverbed,” said Fassbinder. “I do not want to definitively claim that it is the tomb of King Gilgamesh, but it closely resembles the descriptions in the epic.”
In 2003, in southern Iraq, using sonar technology, an archaeological team led by German expert Jorg Fassbinder from the Munich Museum of History discovered an ancient city in the desert, which has a history of over 5,000 years. Here, the archaeologists found not only gardens, housing, and canals but also a massive tomb.
The archaeological team restored information from the sonar findings, indicating that this ancient city closely resembled Uruk as recorded in Sumerian civilization. Uruk was the earliest and most important city in Sumer, where Gilgamesh ruled.
With a diameter of over 5 km, it could be considered the largest city in the world at that time. It featured walls up to 10 meters high, as well as numerous temples and palaces. It also had a very sophisticated canal system that could irrigate agricultural land and serve as a means of transportation. All these factors illustrate that Uruk was once a very wealthy and developed city in the past.
In an area of over 100 hectares excavated, the research team also identified garden structures, fields, and even houses of the Babylonians, as described in the epic of Gilgamesh. However, the most astonishing discovery was a complex canal system that is incredibly intricate, “like Venice in the desert,” remarked Fassbinder. This demonstrates the high level of development of the ancient residents here.
Furthermore, a statue of Gilgamesh was unearthed in the tomb, peculiarly wearing an object resembling a watch on its wrist and holding a full-grown lion. This evidence suggests that this could be the place where Gilgamesh ruled and that he may have actually existed.
According to Sumerian records, Gilgamesh is the fifth king of Uruk listed in the Sumerian King List, regarded as the son of Lugarbanda and the goddess Ningsong. He is also known as the “King of Heroes” for his strength and courage that far surpass ordinary men.
In the epic, Gilgamesh is described as possessing two-thirds divine blood and one-third human blood, which means he had the wisdom and strength of the gods but not their longevity. Gilgamesh ruled very harshly over his people, forcing young men into slavery. Therefore, the people cried out to the gods for help, and the gods created Enkidu, a wild man to confront and stop Gilgamesh’s tyranny. Enkidu came to Uruk and had a fierce battle with Gilgamesh, ultimately leading to them becoming friends regardless of the outcome.
A statue of Gilgamesh unearthed in the tomb, peculiarly wearing an object resembling a watch on its wrist and holding a full-grown lion.
Since then, Gilgamesh changed his behavior, began to care for his people, and engaged in adventures with Enkidu. He defeated many monsters and enemies. He also sought the secret of immortality and left behind “the book of wisdom.” If these stories are true, then Gilgamesh is not just a mythological figure but a real giant.
If so, the tomb would not only be an archaeological discovery but could also change our understanding of history and the origins of humanity. According to Sumerian records, the Anunnaki were a type of advanced beings from outer space.
If these stories are true, then humanity is not the result of natural evolution but rather an experiment conducted by extraterrestrial beings. And Gilgamesh may have powers and intelligence far beyond those of humans; he may have discovered the secret to immortality and mastered advanced technology. These are the mysteries that spark great curiosity and a desire to explore.
2,500 years before the birth of Christ, Emperor Gilgamesh, who ruled the city of Uruk, became the central figure in the Epic of Gilgamesh – “the book” considered the oldest in history, which is essentially a collection of clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform. According to this epic, Gilgamesh was buried in a tomb beneath the Euphrates River. However, after his death, the river changed course.
Unfortunately, shortly after the archaeologists discovered this ancient tomb, war broke out in the Middle East. The area has been sealed off, prohibiting local residents and reporters from entering. As a result, the mystery surrounding this area remains unsolved, and all that is being speculated is unverified hypotheses.
