What is pseudoarchaeology?
The Basics
Pseudoarchaeology refers to ideas or claims about the past that look scientific but aren’t supported by real archaeological evidence.
Instead of using research, excavation, or dating methods, pseudoarchaeology often relies on speculation, mystery, or conspiracy theories.
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For example, someone might say:
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“Aliens built the pyramids,”
or “A lost civilization taught humans everything.”​
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These ideas sound exciting — but they ignore what real archaeology has already discovered through decades of careful study.
What Do Archaeologists Do ?
Real archaeologists investigate how people lived in the past by:
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Excavating artifacts and studying ancient tools or ruins​
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Using methods like carbon dating and stratigraphy
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Comparing evidence across sites and cultures
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Publishing their results for others to verify
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This careful process builds an accurate picture of human history — one supported by facts, data, and collaboration, not guesses.