Video Summary
LaCroix argues the conventional 12,000-year timeline is incomplete — earlier advanced chapters of civilization likely existed.
Recurring architectural symbols (T-shape, inverted step pyramid, door, flame/circle) appear across distant sites, implying a shared code.
Monumental stonework in andesite and basalt (Turkey, Peru, India) exceeds the capabilities of known Iron/Bronze Age cultures.
The Sphinx may originally depict a lion aligned to Leo; its erosion and astronomical precession imply a much older date.
Interdisciplinary dating (climate data, precession, tree rings, geomagnetic excursions) links a major catastrophe ~41,500 years ago to cultural resets.
He points to repeated architectural motifs (T shapes, inverted step pyramids, door motifs), advanced basalt/andesite stonework that predates known tool technologies, astronomical alignments (like the Sphinx facing Leo), and geological/climate records — including tree rings and geomagnetic excursions — that indicate far
LaCroix, citing researchers like Robert Schoch and John Anthony West, suggests the Sphinx originally represented a lion aligned with the constellation Leo. Erosion patterns and precessional astronomy imply its original construction could be much older than mainstream dates, with proposals ranging from ~12,000 to tens
The 'ancient code' refers to a repeated set of architectural symbols and layouts — such as the T, the inverted step pyramid, door motifs, and flame/circle imagery — embedded in temples worldwide. LaCroix argues these motifs encode shared cosmological and technical knowledge passed down from a prior global
LaCroix links major environmental disruptions (notably the Laschamps geomagnetic excursion ~41,500 years ago and large floods) to civilization collapse and resets. He uses geological proxies (tree rings, lava, ice cores) and mythic flood narratives to correlate catastrophes with breaks in the archaeological record.
"The timeline that we know of right now for human civilization is completely antiquated and outdated, especially based on a lot of the new evidence that is emerging."
The conventional narrative of human history posits that civilization began around 12,000 years ago, after the end of the last ice age, transitioning from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural ones. However, this understanding is being challenged by emerging evidence that suggests substantial revisions are necessary.
The current view emphasizes a narrative that human societies have always been warlike, beginning around 4,000 years ago with established empires like the Egyptians and Assyrians. This emphasis has misled our understanding of humanity's origins and our potential.
The realization that the timeline incorporates multiple chapters of human history highlights the existence of civilizations prior to what is commonly accepted as the first chapter.
"Are we a war species? No."
The discussion challenges the idea that humanity is inherently warlike, suggesting that the evidence of a lost civilization points to a time when there was no war, fostering a lifestyle living in harmony and balance with nature.
This exploration posits that the prevailing mindset—that humans have always been conflict-driven—is a misconception used to justify current violence and warfare in the world.
Key to understanding this argument is recognizing that if we alter our perspective on the past and acknowledge that humanity thrived without conflict, it may lead to a transformative ripple effect on how we view ourselves and our role in life today.
"Imagine chapters of our history. One rises up, falls, gets destroyed, another one builds in the exact same place."
The narrative of human history may be more like a series of collapses and rebuilds rather than a straight evolution, where previous cultures have built upon the ruins of others.
There is a suggestion that traditional archaeological understandings may overlook the complexity of civilizations, mistakenly attributing different architectural styles and artifacts to the same civilization when in fact they stem from multiple cultures over millennia.
An important example discussed is Shuruppak, considered one of the earliest cities by ancient Sumerian accounts. Despite its significance in historical texts, modern academia often dismisses it as myth due to the lack of physical evidence, paralleling the historical doubts surrounding the ancient city of Troy until its discovery.
"This civilization... didn't leave any writings behind at all. They didn't believe in writing."
The idea that writing can lead to misinterpretation is supported by ancient philosophical views, suggesting that oratory exchanges preserve meanings more accurately than written texts.
The civilization in question favored symbols instead of written language, indicating a preference for conveying complex ideas in more condensed forms. This underscores the notion that symbols can encapsulate vast amounts of information and meanings that can endure over time far better than traditional writing methods.
This encourages a reevaluation of what constitutes advanced knowledge and communication, challenging the perception that writing is the ultimate form of intellectual expression.
"That T is from Shavush Tepe in eastern Turkey near the Mount Ararat region, and it weighs around seven tons."
The monumental T-shaped stone from Shavush Tepe exemplifies the impressive engineering and architectural skills of ancient civilizations. This specific structure is notably heavy, weighing about seven tons, and is made from basalt, a volcanic stone that is much harder than the soft stones typically used in construction.
Understanding the different hardness levels of stones is crucial, as the tools available to ancient peoples played a significant role in their ability to manipulate these materials. For instance, Iron Age and Bronze Age tools would not have been sufficient for creating these sophisticated structures.
"We're talking about a mathematical symbol—it's the first foot."
"These T's repeat themselves all over, and then you get introduced to these other symbols."
"These highly sophisticated andesite and basalt places that archaeologists today are considering Urartian from 2,800 years ago."
"What we're looking at here is not primitive; it's some of the hardest stone in the world."
"They designed it to flow right through the center of their site."
"What are the chances that the Chakana is the same symbol as the step pyramid in Turkey?"
"Before I got too excited, I start trying to go find other pictures."
"It's one of the only off-limits private areas on the entire Giza Plateau."
"Why would they make this off-limits to the public?"
The discussion raises concerns about restricted access to certain areas near the Giza Plateau, specifically a site associated with the Valley Temple. This site is contrasted with the Valley Temple, which remains accessible to the public.
The Rosetta Stone, a key artifact for understanding ancient Egyptian script and culture, is located in the restricted area, prompting questions about why such significant findings are hidden from public view.
"I need a lot more evidence than that before I can prove that's an inverted step pyramid."
Matt LaCroix emphasizes the need for substantial proof to support his theories regarding an inverted step pyramid. He reaches out to Dr. Robert Schoch, an expert in the study of the Sphinx Temple, for guidance.
They discuss how previous researchers may have missed critical pieces of evidence, indicating that if one is not actively looking for something, they may not see it.
"There embedded in the entire design of the temple itself was the same three-level step pyramid."
While analyzing the temple layouts of the Sphinx Temple and Valley Temple, LaCroix discovers consistent patterns resembling an inverted step pyramid, linking them to symbols he has encountered globally.
The significance of these symbols is noted, suggesting a deeper connection and encoding within ancient structures that remains unrecognized by most.
"By the way, Matt, I was looking in the second pyramid’s mortuary temple, and I found that the same symbols are repeating there."
Dr. Schoch also identifies similar symbols within Khafre's mortuary temple, revealing that the codes LaCroix discovered may extend beyond the Sphinx and the Valley Temple to encompass the Great Pyramids of Giza.
This collaboration underscores a growing movement in what LaCroix terms "citizen archaeology," where ordinary individuals contribute to significant archaeological discoveries.
"All three of the Great Pyramids [of Giza] have the same code embedded in them."
LaCroix's research indicates that the patterns he is identifying are consistent across all the Great Pyramids, reinforcing the idea that these structures were designed with intentional codes.
This realization hints at a potentially advanced ancient civilization that utilized complex engineering and symbolic representation in their monumental architecture.
"It is the fingerprints of this lost civilization."
LaCroix asserts that the symbols and patterns he discovers represent the defining characteristics of a lost civilization, implying advanced knowledge that has been obscured through time.
He plans to show how this civilization's influence can be traced through various monumental sites worldwide, aiming to unveil the significance of these discoveries in understanding human history.
"There’s a movement that is emerging right now where those who know what they're looking for are finding these temple layouts and uncovering this code."
The concept of citizen archaeology is gaining momentum as individuals outside of traditional academic circles begin to uncover and share discoveries related to ancient site layouts and structures.
Enthusiasts are starting to identify patterns and designs that suggest a shared, sophisticated understanding among ancient civilizations, indicating the presence of a common code embedded in these layouts.
"The same motifs, the same architectural designs, the same knowledge are embedded into these sites."
The Temple of Horus in Egypt features significant architectural designs that showcase fractal geometry, where smaller elements mirror larger structures and contribute to a cohesive design throughout the temple and other ancient sites.
Symbols such as the T and inverted pyramid are consistently repeated across different cultures, emphasizing a connection among diverse civilizations like Egypt and those in South America.
"At Tiwanaku, let’s put all the symbols together as one."
The ruins of Tiwanaku in Bolivia illustrate a rare instance where three crucial symbols of ancient knowledge are synthesized into a single design, showcasing the complexity and interconnectedness of ancient architectural thought.
The combination of symbols such as the door, T, and inverted step pyramid within a single monument suggests an advanced understanding of cosmological concepts shared across various regions, reinforcing the idea of a lost global civilization.
"Kailasa is considered the largest monolithic temple carved out of a single rock in the world."
Kailasa temple stands out as an extraordinary achievement of ancient carving techniques, with its structure carved from solid basalt rock rather than assembled from multiple stones.
Despite claims about its origins, the actual creators and the timeline for its construction remain uncertain, indicating the possibility of knowledge being lost or adapted through various cultures over time.
"There’s a code embedded in everything."
The exploration of ancient symbols leads to the realization that civilizations encoded profound knowledge across their structures, using repetitive designs such as the T and step pyramids to communicate complex concepts.
The similarities in temple layouts across different regions highlight a potentially unified belief system or philosophy, suggesting that these symbols may indeed hold the secrets to understanding ancient civilization's connections and advanced knowledge.
"It was not a pharaoh. It was a lion."
The Sphinx has often been misconceived, and evidence suggests that its original form may have depicted a lion rather than a human.
Observations of the Sphinx's erosion reveal significant wear and damage on the head and front body, comparing to more intact parts of the structure.
Some sections of the Sphinx have undergone reconstruction, further complicating the analysis of its original design.
"Guardians are what is shown on all of these sites."
The lion is recognized as an archetypal guardian across various lost civilizations, symbolizing protection and strength.
Ancient cultures believed that spiritual realms require guardians to maintain balance, with the lion embodying both terrestrial power and celestial representation.
The idea of guardianship is illustrated through similar lion depictions found in disparate geographic locations, suggesting a shared cultural significance.
"The Sphinx faces Leo. That's the whole point of it being a lion."
There is a strong consensus among some scholars, including Dr. Robert Schoch and John Anthony West, that the Sphinx was intentionally aligned with the constellation Leo, reinforcing its connection to lions.
The Sphinx's alignment with Leo provides a critical timeline for understanding the civilization that created it, especially when combined with the concept of precession of the equinox.
This precession causes the Earth to wobble slightly over vast time scales, allowing different constellations to be prominent indicators during different eras.
"Dr. Robert Schoch believes it's 12,000 years old. John Anthony West believes it's 38,000 years old."
Scholars have different perspectives regarding the dating of the Sphinx; some suggest it may align with celestial bodies only during certain historical periods, such as 12,000 or 38,000 years ago.
The Sphinx's alignment with Leo only occurs during specific epochs due to the precession, and these dates correspond to significant civilizational events.
The discussion on the Sphinx's age reflects broader debates regarding the timing and occurrence of ancient civilizations, particularly surrounding cataclysmic events.
"How could they possibly have built the pyramids of Egypt during that chaos?"
The realities of ancient climate events, such as the Younger Dryas, pose challenges to theories of advanced civilization construction; it was a time marked by significant upheaval.
The timeline suggested by ancient texts indicates that civilizations may have existed long before previously assumed, potentially pushing the dating of structures like the Sphinx back by millennia.
The complexities of ancient engineering and construction raise questions about resource availability and societal organization during tumultuous periods.
"We're taking climatic data, ancient tablets, and all the stories we have and combining them with precession."
The methodology for dating ancient constructions combines various fields, including climate research, archaeology, and celestial mechanics.
This interdisciplinary approach helps construct a more accurate timeline by correlating known climatic events with archaeological evidence and celestial alignments.
Ultimately, the integration of various types of historical knowledge is key to unraveling the mysteries surrounding significant ancient structures like the Sphinx.
"Ziusudra's flood...was 41,500 years ago or 42,000 years ago."
The discussion begins with the concept of Ziusudra's flood, believed to have occurred around 41,500 years ago, potentially aligning with the timeline of ancient civilizations.
If Egypt is estimated to be 38,000 years old, this timeline allows for a 3,000-year gap for a civilization to develop leading to the construction of notable monuments.
"So, the timeline starts to match really well."
"We have an over 20,000-year period of human history in which we became the greatest masters...but before they were destroyed, they left all of their knowledge for us."
"Imagine there was a previous civilization age that existed on Earth."
The notion is introduced that an advanced civilization, exemplified by the Sumerians, may have been the only significant society of Homo sapiens sapiens, with others perhaps being less developed hunter-gatherers.
It is suggested that knowledge and wisdom from this civilization played a critical role in the rise of subsequent cultures.
"The last thing they say is that they reward Ziusudra and they give him immortality."
"Let's call it 40,000 years ago...the greatest golden age that ever existed."
"They all were destroyed because they were following cycles."
"What about the dating? How old is this? How can you prove its dating?"
"We can't date stone."
"A very interesting study...with these kauri trees in New Zealand."
"They're combining that with these tree rings."
"This is the last confirmed geomagnetic excursion in Earth's history."
"They don't think humans existed at this point; remember?"
The Laschamps event, also referred to as the Adams event, marks the last major geomagnetic excursion that occurred approximately 42,000 years ago. This event is significant because scientists have posited that humans did not exist during this period, leading to gaps in the understanding of human history.
Evidence from lava bubbles, ice cores, and tree rings reveals a chaotic climate change that coincided with this geomagnetic event, suggesting a massive environmental upheaval.
"The magnetic poles are what determine everything."
A geomagnetic excursion refers to the significant movement of Earth's magnetic poles, which can lead to dramatic climatic and environmental changes. The chaos from these pole shifts was evident in the extinction of Neanderthals and megafauna alongside a surprising rise in Homo sapiens' cave art during the same period.
Scientists can deduce that these shifts played a crucial role in the physical changes on Earth, linking climate disruptions to shifts in magnetic fields and the electrical phenomena associated with them.
"You Greeks remember one deluge, but there have been many."
The conversation shifts to the records of ancient civilizations, particularly referencing Solon, who traveled to Egypt and learned from priests about ancient catastrophes that predated known history. This emphasizes that the Greeks only recalled one major flood event when records suggest multiple occurrences of floods, including both water and fire.
The understanding of these deluges, in conjunction with significant climatic events such as the Younger Dryas, allows for a more comprehensive timeline of human history and the timeline of civilizations.
"This connects what humanity needs most—not just our origins, but our connection to God."
The discussion points to the connections between humanity's ancient history, its catastrophic events, and spiritual connections to divine beings. The temples mentioned contain repeated symbols such as a flame and a circle, which suggest a shared understanding or belief system among ancient cultures regarding celestial and underworld connections.
The reference to Gilgamesh implies that ancient narratives may hold keys to understanding humanity's journey and connection to higher realms, including gateways to other dimensions or realms.
"We can actually rebuild this temple because everything is a symmetry."
Matt LaCroix discusses the capability to reconstruct ancient temples based on their blueprints, emphasizing the symmetrical nature of their designs.
He specifically references a temple dedicated to the underworld, sparking curiosity about its significance and structure.
"This will reshape humanity."
LaCroix explains that the altar in the temple is the focal point of significant evidence that could alter humanity's understanding of religion and civilization.
The two recurring symbols identified on the altar, the flame and the circle, signify profound concepts in ancient belief systems.
"Hermeticism will become the new world religion because of this."
He posits that the findings from the altar could lead to a resurgence of Hermeticism as a dominant spiritual framework.
LaCroix describes Hermeticism as rooted in the deepest levels of ancient knowledge, suggesting its importance transcends other belief systems.
"You had to be an initiate in a mystery school to understand these things."
LaCroix highlights the significance of mystery schools, which historically provided exclusive teachings on profound knowledge and the universe's secrets.
He notes that understanding the symbols and knowledge tied to Hermeticism requires a depth of initiation, often reserved for select individuals.
"Hermeticism is based on the oldest knowledge that exists."
According to LaCroix, Hermeticism encapsulates the core truths of reality and natural law, focusing on the interconnectedness of the universe.
He reinforces that this ancient wisdom is critical to comprehending the universe’s workings and our relationship with it, urging a reevaluation of its significance in modern contexts.
"To understand the nature of life and light is to ascend into the eternity of both."
The interaction between Hermes and Poimandres highlights a profound inquiry into the nature of God and humanity. Poimandres emphasizes that the essence of all life and light is interconnected and understanding this relationship is key to achieving a higher knowledge.
The symbols of the flame and the circle recur throughout ancient teachings, representing life and light, and are crucial to understanding Hermeticism, which is viewed as one of the oldest sources of knowledge known to humanity.
"Everything in the universe is connected, and we are part of something vast."
The concept of fractal geometry is central to understanding ancient civilizations' relationship with the cosmos. The three pyramids of Egypt and their construction materials (limestone and granite) illustrate principles of resonance and energy.
This geometrical pattern reflects the inherent connection between all things in the universe, demonstrating that ancient builders encoded significant cosmic principles into their architectural designs.
"I believe these structures served as realm gateways, utilizing consciousness as a form of technology."
The discussion suggests that ancient temples and pyramids functioned not merely as physical constructs but as gateways to other realms of consciousness. This notion implies that a sophisticated understanding of the universe existed, where consciousness could traverse different realities.
The use of entities like the god Bes and plant psychedelics indicates that rituals may have played a role in facilitating these experiences, potentially enabling practitioners to access deeper layers of reality and knowledge.
"They understood that maintaining this ancient knowledge was vital for civilization's survival."
The narrative around the Epic of Gilgamesh reveals the dangers of knowledge hoarding; the protagonist's obsession with immortality led to the loss of significant insights that could benefit all of humanity.
The fragmentation of this knowledge into secret societies created a disconnection that persists, separating humanity from its potential. The understanding of our optimal form and relationship with the universe has been compromised, illustrating the need to rediscover these truths.
"Humanity starts from an origin point, where everything is known and then embarks on a journey of forgetting."
Humanity is often perceived to follow a linear trajectory of progress, but the idea presented here suggests a cyclical journey of understanding. The notion is that we begin with a comprehensive understanding—an origin point where we know everything about ourselves and the universe.
The journey is described as a fractal experience, a pattern repeating through time where we "forget" our origins and wander through life before ultimately finding our way back to where we started.
This cyclical narrative reflects what is posited to be the oldest story known to humanity, emphasizing that the experience of forgetting is a deliberate part of the human journey.
"The church pushed us aside, trying to control the narrative of civilization by discrediting ancient knowledge."
Historical forces, particularly the church, are suggested to have played a significant role in diverting humanity from its original understanding and spiritual autonomy. The church recognized that embracing this ancient knowledge would empower individuals to achieve enlightenment without intermediaries.
This uncontrollable power of knowledge posed a threat to institutional control, leading to the persecution of those who practiced and preserved ancient ways.
The result was a systematic discrediting of ancient knowledge, creating a collective forgetting of the truths that could bring humanity back into a state of balance and equilibrium.
"With this ancient code, we can bring back humanity to being gods of the universe once again."
The potential revival of ancient knowledge through what is termed as the "ancient code" offers a pathway for humanity to reconnect with its true nature and origins.
This renewed understanding could facilitate a transformation where individuals reclaim their status and power within the cosmos, hinting at a return to a state of divine consciousness.
The underlying message is that this profound knowledge has been with us all along, and by rediscovering it, humanity can awaken to its fullest potential and purpose.
