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Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is. Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries. “A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought.”—Kirkus Reviews In Fingerprints of the Gods, Hancock embarks on a worldwide quest to put together all the pieces of the vast and fascinating jigsaw of mankind’s hidden past. In ancient monuments as far apart as Egypt’s Great Sphinx, the strange Andean ruins of Tihuanaco, and Mexico’s awe-inspiring Temples of the Sun and Moon, he reveals not only the clear fingerprints of an as-yet- unidentified civilization of remote antiquity, but also startling evidence of its vast sophistication, technological advancement, and evolved scientific knowledge. A record-breaking number one bestseller in Britain, Fingerprints of the Gods contains the makings of an intellectual revolution, a dramatic and irreversible change in the way that we understand our past—and so our future. And Fingerprints of God tells us something more. As we recover the truth about prehistory, and discover the real meaning of ancient myths and monuments, it becomes apparent that a warning has been handed down to us, a warning of terrible cataclysm that afflicts the Earth in great cycles at irregular intervals of time—a cataclysm that may be about to recur. “Readers will hugely enjoy their quest in these pages of inspired storytelling.”—The Times (UK) Read more
Publisher : Crown
Publication date : April 2, 1996
Edition : Reissue
Language : English
Print length : 592 pages
ISBN-10 : 0517887290
ISBN-13 : 95
Item Weight : 1.7 pounds
Dimensions : 6.06 x 1.5 x 9.18 inches
Book 1 of 2 : Fingerprints of the Gods
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Format: Paperback
One of the most eye opening and interesting reads I have in my library. Totally changed the way I look at ancient history and civilization. 100% worth a read or 3 if you want to expand your worldview and think maybe, just maybe, there is more to the human story than we have been told
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2026 by Physical Culturist
Format: Paperback
This is a very thorough and comprehensive book that discusses many ancient mysteries such as the Nazca lines, the pyramids, mythologies, catastrophe myths, etc.. As the title implies Hancock tries to find the common origins or fingerprints between all of these things. The information is well researched and backed up by Hancock's experiences visiting these places and by interviews and discussions with other famous researchers like Robert Bauval. The book includes extensive information about the relationships between the pyramids and other monuments around the world and the stars and constellations. The subject of precession is discussed heavily. The theory is the Giza necropolis was created to form a snapshot of how the stars and constellations appeared in the skies over Egypt in 10,500 BC. The age of Leo the lion. Another main point is that gods appeared many thousands of years ago in different parts of the world and brought enlightenment to the primitive savages who were already living on earth. Just as one example Viracocha taught people how to grow cotton of many different colors without having to dye it. He talks a lot about what Cortez and the Spanish conquistadors and zealous monks did in Mexico. I was reading about this while at a diner and I literally started to feel sick to my stomach. Sadly this is just one of the many cases of vandalism, looting, and desecration of the world's priceless and irreplaceable treasures. Hancock also realized that the Great Pyramid was at one time a working machine like a sort of nuclear power plant or giant crystal. I don't agree with all of the conclusions in the book though. Hancock thinks for example that the woolly mammoths went extinct almost instantly and the La Brea tar pits were created by a volcano. Bauval thinks construction for the pyramids at Giza began in 10,500 BC but was finished 8,000 years later. That's not an intelligent thing to say really. But the big thing I disagree with him about is his theory that Atlantis is under Antarctica. There is probably no historical document that is more often quoted but then immediately contradicted than Plato's Atlantis story. Well guess what. Plato meant what he said. Atlantis is down under the Atlantic ocean. Hancock mentions in the references that there is no evidence whatsoever that the Egyptians ever confused months with years in their writings as some people imply to push up Plato's date for the destruction. Atlantis was I believe destroyed as a result of black magic and sorcery and the misuse of the awesome forces that were generated inside of some sort of pyramid or temple. Plato tells us an entire continent was destroyed in about a day which isn't easy to do at all. As far as who built the pyramids in Egypt, when, and why, Edgar Cayce stated that he himself as the Atlantean priest Ra Ta together with Thoth and Horus were involved with building these monuments back in 10,500 BC. Horus provided the sacred geometry. Edgar Cayce was the reincarnation of the Egyptian god Osiris I believe. The ancient Egyptians associated Osiris with the super conscious mind. This apparently explains Cayce's strange ability to tap into that universal consciousness when he was put into a hypnotic state. Jeff Marzano Edgar Cayce's Story of the Origin and Destiny of Man The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls: Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and Future The Giza Power Plant : Technologies of Ancient Egypt Fulcanelli: Master Alchemist: Le Mystere des Cathedrales, Esoteric Intrepretation of the Hermetic Symbols of The Great Work (Le Mystere Des Cathedrales ... of the Hermetic Symbols of Great Work) Initiation Initiation in the Great Pyramid (Astara's Library of Mystical Classics) Edgar Cayce's Atlantis Edgar Cayce's Atlantis and Lemuria: The Lost Civilizations in the Light of Modern Discoveries Forbidden History: Prehistoric Technologies, Extraterrestrial Intervention, and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization Edgar Cayce's Egypt: Psychic Revelations on the Most Fascinating Civilization Ever Known
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2010 by Jeff Marzano
Format: Kindle
I first heard of Graham Hancock through the Joe Rogan Experience. His energy, curiosity, and refusal to accept mainstream history at face value pulled me in. I picked up Fingerprints of the Gods expecting a few wild theories—but I found something much more thoughtful and grounded than I imagined. Hancock reminds me of a modern-day Indiana Jones, except instead of a whip, he carries a pen and a deep respect for evidence. He doesn’t just write from behind a desk. He travels the world, learns new skills like diving, and puts himself in the environments he writes about. That dedication gives his work a depth and authenticity that most authors can’t match. What impressed me most was how clearly he explains complex ideas. He covers ancient architecture, astronomy, mythology, and geology without ever talking down to the reader. He builds his case piece by piece, asking questions instead of making bold, unsupported claims. His writing challenges you to think harder, not just follow along. Reading this book forced me to look at human history differently. I never questioned the timeline of civilization before. Hancock lays out evidence that suggests we’ve lost more knowledge than we’ve kept. He doesn’t push a single theory, he opens doors and encourages readers to walk through them. The sections on flood myths, global cataclysms, and ancient maps really stuck with me. I found myself putting the book down just to think. That doesn’t happen often. Now that I’ve finished it, I’m starting Magicians of the Gods to see how Hancock builds on these discoveries. Whether or not every idea proves correct, Fingerprints of the Gods makes a strong case that we’ve only scratched the surface of our past. If you’re even a little curious about ancient history or forgotten knowledge, this book is worth your time. It doesn’t just teach it pushes you to keep searching.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2025 by Ky
Format: Paperback
Before any comment on Hancock’s thesis or conclusions, I must say this: the guy can write. I suppose I should expect that from a journalist, but still, the reason this book has four stars instead of three is the quality of the writing. It all reads like a long form magazine or newspaper piece (who remembers those? Show me some hands!). I blasted through 450 pages of this puppy in 2 days, almost 300 on one of those. Now to the content: I was of the opinion, on picking up this book, that the “ancient lost civilization” position was, while intriguing, wackadoo in the extreme. The mythological golden age that innumerable cultures share is a longing for a past that never was, idealized fantasy, which, though rich in material, metaphor, cultural insight, etc, never actually existed. My reaction was that of the skeptics quoted and profiled in the text: “Show me the evidence.” However, while Hancock and his sources didn’t convince me, I have to say that the suggestions they put forward are fascinating. They have a much stronger leg to stand on than I supposed, and while I, again, remain unconvinced, it is making me think about the possibilities and historical implications their argument implies. The lynchpin, as far as I can tell, the the grounding of the same argument in 1) the problematic date-ability of certain megalithic structures and 2) the synchronization of elements of those megaliths with scientifically sound astronomy. It is compelling if nothing else, and has made me consider that the archaeological establishment may not have such an airtight hold on historical fact. A disclaimer: I am NOT a scientist, historian, astronomer, or physicist, and I have no professional academic training or credentials on which to base my opinions or reactions. That being said, it’s interesting, thought-provoking, and a page turner. If you like history and can get past the knee-jerk eye roll towards some of the zanier suggestions, you may be surprised how credible some of the arguments are. Loses a star for its lack of reputable sources and hard data, and supposition of coincidence equaling direct correlation, BUT definitely worth the time for the sheer mind blowing implications and wonderful readability.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2020 by Rip
Format: Paperback
Excellent quality
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2026 by pierre
Format: Paperback
I was already aware of a little of what Graham Hancock discusses in FINGERPRINTS OF THE GODS. For example, I knew about places like Baalbek, which was made by an ancient and "undetermined" civilization far superior to the ancient Romans in building technology. Imagine if homes were built like they constructed Baalbek, homes that would just as new and fresh when they were built 2,000 years ago. Today's civilization has no clue how Baalbek could have been built and today they are still completely unable to reproduce such quality and level of worksmanship. Then there was the evidence of drowned advanced underwater cities in the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. By "advanced" I mean places that had irrigation, pottery, and running water, and all thousands of years before it appeared on dry land. I was aware of other things like the underwater 'Stonehenge' monolith found off the coast of Sicily in 131 feet of water, and being underwater, I knew this had to mean that this monolith (and many of the advanced cities in the Indian ocean and elsewhere) had to exist before the Younger Dryas event, when sea levels were 393 feet lower than they are today. Finally, I put together an animation of the advance and retreat of the last four major glaciations of the last 400,000 years, and there were a few things that struck me as very odd. Wholly Mammoths had no problem surviving the last three glaciations/inter-glaciation events, so why couldn't they make it through the end of the last glaciation? Also, when the Cordilleran ice sheet withdrew during the last three glaciations, not much change was visible in the landscape (from a satellite's point-of-view), but the end of the last glaciation left behind tremendously huge "potholes" called the Great Lakes, it greatly expanded Hudson Bay, and it left behind numerous large kettle holes -- all things that didn't occur during the last three glaciations, despite all of them being equally sized events. So what does it all mean? That's where Graham comes in with his book, THE FINGERPRINTS OF THE GODS ... SIDENOTE -- I don't buy into any of those phony strawman claims of Graham being a "pseudo-archaeologist" because Graham never claimed to be an archeologist. Therefore I am not the least bit interested in any of the great many personal attacks made on Graham, but rather any attacks made on his factual claims, which so far has been absolutely zero. ... I don't know where Graham got all the money or the time to do all this research, but I am grateful that he did. So far I have found all of Graham's claims to plausible, verifiable, and validatable. In conclusion, Graham's investigative journalism ties all the pieces together of what I was looking for, and it is a very remarkable story: Obviously a huge mass extinction event took place due to a comet impacting the Cordilleran ice sheet that killed off the Wholly Mammoths (and other large animals like Glyptodons, Megatheriums, etc), inundated major cities in the Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, and Mediterranean Sea, as well as why, starting about 7,000 years ago, there was an extreme collapse of human genetic diversity (see CULTURAL HITCHHIKING AND COMPETITION BETWEEN PATRILINEAL KIN GROUPS EXPLAIN THE POST-NEOLITHIC Y-CHROMOSOME BOTTLENECK). It all makes sense now! There were no stones left unturned by Graham, so ... Thank you Graham Hancock for doing such a superb job of investigative researching! SIDENOTE -- I'm not going to be as diplomatic as Graham tries to be: Archeology hasn't become a pseudoscience as he thinks it has, it is a science that has been hijacked by the Christian establishment for the purposes of suppressing anything that makes civilization appear older than what they want you to believe it is. They most certainly don't want you to entertain the idea that a race of humans much superior intellectually to what exists today, used to exist until a global disaster wiped them out. That narrative doesn't exist in the Bible and would erase all confidence in the narrative of the Bible, as well as anything else associated with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024 by A. Robinson
Format: Paperback
Brilliant — I don’t know why the academy has shunned him. Intimidated I suppose. Also just well written prose. Recommend! The world is infinitely fascinating — perhaps we are not in fact the sharpest end of the spear. What is AI compared to the pyramids?
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026 by catFox
Format: Paperback
Excellent book, the author has a good way of tying things together that to me makes it very logical. it has several pics inside and not all in the same spot of the book. The detail of the explanations are excellent. A very good book. He goes into a lot of detail, including explaining physical locations that he has visited and areas that he explored. i have read a lot of books similar to this, but this one is organized into easy to read, well defined and logical grouping. It is a BIG BOOK too.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025 by ADEDMAN