The Origins of Mars

Mars has a diameter of approximately 4,222 miles, which is about 53% of Earth's size. Despite its relatively large diameter, its mass is only about 10% that of Earth, resulting in a gravity that is merely 38% of what we experience on our home planet. Unlike Earth, which has a singular large Moon, Mars is accompanied by two small "moons" that are essentially captured asteroids. Although classified as a planet, Mars shares more similarities in size, composition, and density with some of the larger moons of the gas giants than with the terrestrial inner planets like Mercury, Venus, and Earth.

The Martian surface exhibits two markedly different hemispheres: the heavily cratered southern hemisphere and the smooth northern hemisphere. This stark contrast is so pronounced that it is termed the "line of dichotomy," creating an almost two-planets-in-one effect; one side is pockmarked like the Moon, while the other is as smooth as a polished stone.

Traditionally, it is believed that Mars formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago from an accretion disk and endured extensive bombardment from debris, leading to its cratered landscape. However, this explanation does not address why one hemisphere is so heavily cratered while the other is remarkably smooth.

To explain this division, we turn to the Exploded Planet Hypothesis (EPH), which posits that Mars was once a moon of a much larger planet. This theory suggests that when that planet—often referred to as Maldek or Tiamat—exploded, the hemisphere facing the planet suffered severe asteroid bombardment. For more insights on the destruction of Maldek, refer to the section on Unusual Theories About the Origin of the Solar System.

Before this catastrophic event, Mars was thought to be a vibrant, life-sustaining world similar to its parent planet, Maldek. The asteroid impacts stripped away much of its atmosphere, vaporized its water, and obliterated all but the most basic forms of life. The explosion also pushed Mars into a more eccentric orbit, removing it from the habitable "Goldilocks Zone" and resulting in a cooler climate that eventually turned its oceans into ice.

Mike Bara, an author who delves into extraterrestrial topics, claims that this devastation occurred only 1.35 million years ago, which contradicts conventional astronomy's assertion that Mars became barren around 4 billion years ago—long before complex life could have emerged.

I align with Bara's perspective due to the compelling evidence suggesting that complex life indeed flourished on Mars, perhaps even a civilization as advanced, if not more so, than our own. This evidence is explored further in the section titled "Monuments of Mars."

Microbial Life: Evidence Still Exists

The Viking landers, which landed on Mars in 1976, conducted four experiments aimed at detecting signs of life. Among these, the Labeled Release (LR) experiment was the most anticipated. This test involved adding a nutrient-rich water sample labeled with radioactive Carbon-14 to Martian soil. The subsequent detection of radioactive CO2 gas would indicate metabolic activity, thus confirming the presence of living microbes.

Surprisingly, both Viking landers yielded positive results, despite conducting their tests under differing conditions. Viking 1 sampled soil exposed to sunlight, while Viking 2 collected soil from beneath a rock. However, NASA quickly downplayed these findings, attributing them to erroneous chemical reactions rather than evidence of life.

In 2006, researcher Rafael Navarro argued that the other three biological tests conducted by Viking lacked the sensitivity to detect trace organic compounds. Dr. Gil Garvin, who designed the tests, has consistently maintained that his instruments indicated life, rather than a mere chemical interaction. This assertion was supported by NASA's 1996 announcement of microfossils found in a Martian meteorite, suggesting that if life once existed on Mars, it could still be present.

The Monuments of Mars

All notable Martian monuments are located in the northern hemisphere, likely because the southern hemisphere was devastated by asteroid impacts. In 1971, Mariner 9 provided the first comprehensive images of the northern hemisphere, revealing remarkable structures.

The Pyramids of Elysium

The Elysium region is dotted with pyramidal formations, the largest measuring 3 kilometers across and 1 kilometer high. Some of these pyramids bear striking resemblance to recently discovered Chinese pyramids, particularly the tomb of Emperor Xuan of Han.

While the Chinese pyramid stands at a mere 200-400 feet, the largest Elysium pyramid dwarfs it. Despite the size difference, the structural similarities are undeniable.

NASA maintains that these structures are natural formations, yet their resemblance to man-made structures raises questions. When overlaid, the similarities in design become apparent, suggesting that the Elysium pyramid might not be the natural formation that NASA claims.

The Face

The Face on Mars, discovered on July 25, 1976, in a Viking 1 photograph, is perhaps the most recognized Martian monument. As Viking 1 and 2 captured higher-resolution images, they revealed many features that Mariner 9 had missed.

During a press briefing, Dr. Gerald Soffen of NASA dismissed the Face as an optical illusion caused by lighting. However, no corroborating evidence of a second photograph, which NASA claimed existed, was ever presented.

In 1979, imaging specialists Vince Dipietro and Greg Molenaar revisited the Face and enhanced the original images, revealing it to appear more sculpted than previously thought. Their search for further evidence revealed another image that made the Face appear even more human-like.

Despite advancements in imaging technology, NASA continues to assert that the Face is merely a natural formation, supporting its claim with heavily edited images that obscure its features.

Lan Fleming of the Society for Planetary SETI Research attempted to replicate NASA's processed images but concluded that the Catbox image was a manipulation of the original, obscuring its true nature.

The Cydonia Complex

The Face is part of a larger group of structures known as the Cydonia Complex, which was studied by Dipietro and Molenaar.

Richard C. Hoagland, a journalist intrigued by their findings, collaborated with them to explore the region further. They named various structures, including:

• THE CITY: A cluster of pyramidal mountains displaying unusual geomorphic features.
• THE CITY SQUARE: An arrangement of mounds aligned with the Face.
• THE FORTRESS: A triangular-shaped object near the City.
• THE THOLUS: A rounded mound resembling man-made earthen structures, complete with an entrance and a trench.
• THE CLIFF: An almost straight ridge atop a platform likely built from impact debris.
• THE CRATER PYRAMID: A tetrahedral mound situated on the rim of an impact crater.
• THE D&M PYRAMID: Named after its discoverers, this five-sided structure stands 1.5 kilometers high and appears to have been altered by an internal blast.

The alignment of the D&M pyramid's edges with prominent features in the vicinity raises further questions about its origins.

Why Natural Processes Alone Can't Account for the D&M Pyramid's Shape

In 1988, Erol Torun, a cartographer and satellite imagery specialist, approached Richard Hoagland with insights on the D&M Pyramid. After an extensive career analyzing remote imagery, Torun concluded that the pyramid's near-perfect pentagonal shape and symmetry were inconsistent with natural processes.

He ruled out several natural mechanisms, including wind erosion, and emphasized that the sharp edges of the D&M pyramid would not have survived under changing wind patterns.

Torun summarized his findings, stating that the morphology of the D&M Pyramid does not align with known natural formations, and its unique design is unlike anything observed in our solar system.

An Alternative Hypothesis for Mars' Demise

Mars exhibits an unusual abundance of the isotopes Xenon 129 and Krypton 84, which are products of hydrogen bomb detonations on Earth. The krypton/xenon ratio on Mars is approximately 4:1, diverging from Earth's ratio of 10:1, suggesting a significant fission event.

Radioactive mapping indicates two hotspots of radioactivity on Mars, one near Cydonia and another near Galaxias Chaos, pointing to an event that occurred around 200 million years ago. The presence of Thorium in these areas is particularly significant, as it is a by-product of nuclear reactions.

The hypothetical energy release from such an event is estimated to be around a billion megatons, marking a global catastrophe that would have eradicated most life on Mars.

The scale and deployment of such weapons imply they were not of Martian origin; rather, they suggest the involvement of an external power intent on eradicating life on the planet. The proposed design of a massive nuclear device would require significant engineering, likely beyond the capabilities of any indigenous species.

The notion that life on Mars emerged concurrently with Earth challenges conventional timelines. It suggests that a technologically advanced civilization may have thrived on Mars long before human civilization on Earth, potentially influencing early human culture.

In summary, while the existence of a civilization on Mars remains speculative, the evidence supporting its past is compelling. As investigations continue, we may yet uncover the truth behind Mars' enigmatic history.

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