From Atlantis to the Sphinx

by Colin Wilson

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In this work, Colin Wilson goes beyond the conviction that a pre-Ice-Age civilization existed before being wiped out by some great catas trophe. He suggests that a highly advanced knowledge system, developed by this society was passed on to ancient man by survivors. It is this knowledge system, argues Wilson; that enabled the ancient Egyptians to move heavy blocks of stone; drill a granite coffin with an accuracy that still baffles modern engineers; and hollow out stone vases whose long necks will not admit a child's finger. Wilson attempts to reconstruct the knowledge system, and try to understand how these "old ones" thought, felt and communicated with the universe.
  • ISBN10 1578633060
  • ISBN13 9781578633067
  • Publish Date 1 July 2004 (first published 16 May 1996)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Weiser Books
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 320
  • Language English