Egypt is renowned worldwide for its ancient civilization, but recently, viral claims on social media suggested that a buried alien colossus had been discovered in the country. These claims have been widely circulated across various platforms. However, our investigation revealed that these assertions are false.
SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM
A claim that has been circulating continuously on social media platforms suggests that buried sculptures of aliens were found in Egypt, sending shockwaves across the world.
The claim has been shared multiple times by social media users, along with numerous reactions, indicating that the claim has misled some users.
Below is a screenshot of the claim shared on Facebook last week, featuring pictures of the sculptures with the caption “Buried Alien Colossus Found in Egypt: Discovery Sends Shockwave Across the Globe! […]”
Another Facebook user further propagated the same claim across social media platforms, leading to a significant increase in engagement. This post garnered numerous shares, likes, and comments, reflecting a heightened level of public interest and interaction surrounding the issue at hand.
The same claim or a similar one has been circulated on other social media platforms like Threads and Instagram – both owned by Meta, the parent company of Facebook.
Below is a screenshot of the claim circulated on Threads, featuring the caption “World Impact! Giant Statues of Extraterrestrial Beings Discovered Buried in the Sands of Egypt – Evidence of an Ancient Otherworldly Civilization?”
Below is a screenshot from the Instagram Post featuring the pictures of the sculptures and the caption “World Impact! Giant Statues of Extraterrestrial Beings Discovered Buried in the Sands of Egypt – Evidence of an Ancient Otherworldly Civilization?”
Instagram Post | Archived Link
As the claim has been going viral on social media platforms since last year, it can be found via links here: link 1 (archived), link 2 (archived), link 3 (archived), and link 4 (archived).
FACT CHECK
Image Analysis
Fact Crescendo investigated the claim by performing an image reverse search, consulting reliable reports from reputable international media outlets, and conducting a keyword search on Google, which led to the following findings.
To determine the origin of the pictures, Google Reverse Image Search is used. This method indicates that the pictures were uploaded online at least eight months ago.
The information collected from this method indicates that pictures of the sculptures have been claimed to be found in various countries with ancient civilizations, such as Iraq and Mexico.
The Google Reverse Image Search revealed that the composite images were uploaded to Pinterest, a social media platform where users can share visual content, such as images and various forms of art.
The Pinterest user often shares images created by AI applications. Many AI-generated images can be found here.
To verify that the composite images were generated by AI, an analysis of AI-generated content was conducted. The results confirm that the images referenced in the claim were not authentic.
Below is a screenshot from the AI image detection analyzed by the SightEngine website, confirming that the images are not a real discovery as claimed.
No Coverage by Credible Sources
Egypt is home to an ancient civilization known for its large pyramids and numerous sculptures. Any new discovery from this ancient civilization must be reported by reputable media outlets.
To determine if alien remains were found in Egypt or other ancient civilizations worldwide, a keyword search was conducted in this fact-checking process.
The discovery of alien-like statues in Kuiwat was reported last year by the Independent (archived), citing an archaeologist who led the excavation and unearthed several small stone heads.
The keyword search results on Google show no credible news reports about the discovery of buried aliens in Egypt or other ancient civilizations worldwide.
Archaeological discoveries in Egypt are typically announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, published in scientific journals, or reported by established news organizations. In 2023, researchers documented the discovery of a hidden corridor in the Great Pyramid through an official press conference and published their findings in the journal Nature Communications. Significant archaeological findings generally undergo verification processes before being publicly announced.
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CONCLUSION
Fact Crescendo has confirmed that the widely circulated claims are false. Our investigation has revealed that the composite images used in these viral claims were not authentic; they were generated by artificial intelligence.
Title:False Claims Say Buried Alien Colossus Discovered in Egypt
Fact Check By: Jay UdomResult: False
