Recent discoveries on Mars have sparked excitement in the scientific community as NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captures images of mysterious structures on the Martian surface, which some researchers believe may prove that life once existed on the Red Planet. According to George J. Haas, a prominent investigator at the Cydonia Institute, these formations, which include geometric shapes resembling pyramids, a keyhole structure, and even a parrot-like geoglyph, could be remnants of an ancient alien civilization.
In his new book The Great Architects of Mars, Haas examines dozens of images taken by NASA, arguing that these formations are too geometrically precise to have been formed naturally. Drawing from over 30 years of research, Haas claims that these patterns suggest intelligent design and that Mars may have once hosted a thriving civilization.
The Keyhole Structure: Evidence of Intelligent Design?
One of the most compelling structures is the keyhole formation located in the high-elevation region of Libya Montes. The raised structure consists of a wedge-shaped formation and an attached circular dome that Haas argues resembles a keyhole—a geometric shape associated with human-made structures across Earth. Haas and his colleagues published a formal analysis of this formation in the Journal of Space Exploration, concluding that its geometry points to intelligent construction.
“Traditionally, the basic shape of a conjoined wedge and dome formation are commonly referred to as a keyhole,” Haas wrote. “Without considering that possibility, there’s no way you can explain that keyhole formation.” Haas points out that while natural processes can create similar shapes, the precise symmetry of the keyhole structure goes beyond what can be attributed to chance. “The natural creation of two opposing geometrically designed formations seems to go well beyond the probability of chance,” he explained.
The Parrot Geoglyph: A Sculpted Work of Art?
Another striking feature is the parrot geoglyph, a large design found in the Argyre Basin. Initially noticed by researcher Wilmer Faust in 2002, Haas and his team have since identified the image as a lifelike representation of a parrot. Haas argues that the 22 points of anatomical correctness in the parrot’s shape, including eyes, wings, and feet, suggest the structure was intentionally sculpted.
“[Cloud shapes] are usually just silhouettes,” Haas explained. “They don’t have a lot of secondary or tertiary detail. There’s no eyes, there’s no irises, there’s no eyelids, there’s no eyebrows… That’s what we have with the parrot.” Haas claims that the parrot geoglyph is more than just a random pattern; it’s a sculpture, a work of art. To further validate this theory, five veterinarians, including an avian specialist, have confirmed the lifelike anatomy of the Martian structure.
Skepticism and Pareidolia: Are We Seeing What We Want to See?
While Haas presents a compelling case, many scientists argue that these formations are simply examples of pareidolia, a psychological phenomenon where the brain sees familiar patterns in random images. Robin Kramer, Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Lincoln, explained, “Sometimes we see faces that aren’t really there… [like] a burnt piece of toast or the front of a car.” This mistake, known as face pareidolia, occurs when the brain’s face detection system interprets ambiguous shapes as recognizable faces or objects.
Despite this explanation, Haas remains confident that these formations on Mars are too structured and detailed to be mere coincidences. As more images are captured and analyzed, Haas believes that these structures could provide undeniable evidence of past intelligent life on the Red Planet.
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