Oopart

OOPArt, from the acronym for Out of Place Artifact, is a term coined by American zoologist Ivan T. Sanderson for a historical, archaeological or paleontological object found in a very unusual, or even impossible, location. The term covers a wide variety of objects, from those studied by mainstream science, such as the Ashoka pillar in Delhi, India, to so-called "forbidden archaeology," far outside the mainstream. Many of those items are embraced by creationists and others seeking evidence to refute the Theory of Evolution, plus supporters of such theories as the belief that human civilization was started by aliens. Critics regard many cases of OOPArt as the result of mistaken interpretation or wishful thinking, while supporters regard them as an indication that mainstream science is overlooking huge areas of knowledge, either willfully or through ignorance.

Famous cases of real or alleged OOPArt

Bibliography

  1. Forbidden Archeology: The Hidden History of the Human Race by Michael A. Cremo, Richard L. Thompson - Edition : Hardcover
  2. Human Devolution: A Vedic Alternative to Darwin's Theory by Michael A. Cremo
  3. Technology of the Gods: The Incredible Sciences of the Ancients by David Hatcher Childress
  4. Maps of the Ancient Sea Kings: Evidence of Advanced Civilization in the Ice Age by Charles H. Hapgood
  5. The Origin Map: Discovery of a Prehistoric,Megalithic,Astrophysical Map and Sculpture of the Universe by Thomas G. Brophy

 

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