5 images of cave art that could be proof of extraterrestrial life.

•  Location: Valcamonica, Lombardy, Italy

•  Age: Approximately 10,000–2,000 BCE

•  Description: This UNESCO World Heritage site contains over 140,000 petroglyphs carved into rock faces. Among the many human and animal figures, some carvings depict humanoid shapes with what appear to be oversized heads, elongated limbs, or headgear-like structures. A subset of these, particularly from the Camonica Valley’s later periods (Bronze Age), show figures with radiating lines around their heads, resembling halos or helmets.

•  Alien/Angel Interpretation: The “halo” or “helmet” shapes have led some to speculate these could represent extraterrestrial beings or divine figures like angels. For example, a figure known as the “Astronaut of Valcamonica” (a modern nickname) appears to wear a helmet with antennae-like protrusions, prompting theories of alien visitors. Others interpret the radiant headgear as symbolic of spiritual or celestial beings, akin to angelic iconography in later religious art.

•  Contextual Note: Most archaeologists believe these figures represent ritualistic or mythological imagery, possibly shamans or deities, tied to the spiritual beliefs of the Camuni people. The “helmet” shapes may depict ceremonial headgear or stylized representations of the sun, common in prehistoric art.

•  Location: Tassili n’Ajjer Plateau, Sahara Desert, Algeria

•  Age: Approximately 10,000–6,000 BCE

•  Description: This UNESCO site features thousands of rock paintings from the Neolithic period, depicting humans, animals, and enigmatic figures. One of the most famous is the “Great God of Sefar,” a large humanoid figure with a round head, no facial features, and an elongated body. Other figures, sometimes called “Round Head” paintings, show humanoid forms with large, circular heads and minimalistic or absent facial details, often surrounded by smaller figures or abstract shapes.

•  Alien/Angel Interpretation: The round-headed figures have been dubbed “alien-like” by some researchers, like French archaeologist Henri Lhote, who popularized the site in the 1950s and suggested they might depict extraterrestrial visitors due to their otherworldly appearance. The lack of facial features and their towering, ethereal forms also evoke comparisons to angelic or divine beings in spiritual traditions. Some figures appear to “float” or are adorned with patterns that could be interpreted as halos or energy fields.

•  Contextual Note: Most scholars interpret these as shamanic or mythological figures, possibly representing spirits or ancestors in rituals tied to hunting or fertility. The round heads may symbolize masks or altered states of consciousness during spiritual ceremonies, common in Saharan rock art.

•  Location: Kimberley Region, Western Australia

•  Age: Estimated 4,000–5,000 years old

•  Description: The Wandjina rock paintings, created by Indigenous Australian groups, depict large, humanoid figures with white faces, large dark eyes, and halo-like rings around their heads. These figures often lack mouths and have elongated bodies, sometimes surrounded by radiating lines or cloud-like forms.

•  Alien/Angel Interpretation: The Wandjina’s striking appearance—particularly the large eyes and halo-like headgear—has led to speculation about extraterrestrial depictions. Some pseudoarchaeological theories suggest they resemble “grey aliens” from modern UFO lore. Others see parallels with angelic figures due to the radiant head motifs and their role as creator beings in Aboriginal mythology, akin to divine or celestial entities.

•  Contextual Note: In Aboriginal culture, Wandjina are revered as creator spirits associated with rain, fertility, and the Dreamtime. The halo-like rings likely represent clouds or spiritual power, and the paintings are still maintained by Indigenous custodians, indicating their ongoing cultural significance.

•  Location: Lot, France

•  Age: Approximately 25,000 BCE (Upper Paleolithic)

•  Description: The Pech Merle cave contains vivid paintings of animals and human-like figures. One intriguing panel includes abstract humanoid shapes with elongated forms and unusual head features, sometimes interpreted as wearing headgear or having non-human proportions.

•  Alien/Angel Interpretation: The abstract, stylized humanoids have been loosely associated with extraterrestrial or supernatural beings by fringe theorists, particularly due to their non-naturalistic proportions and the mysterious context of Paleolithic art. The ethereal quality of some figures, combined with their rarity compared to animal depictions, invites comparisons to otherworldly entities like angels.

•  Contextual Note: These figures are likely symbolic or ritualistic, possibly representing shamans, spirits, or mythological beings. The abstract style is typical of Paleolithic art, where human forms are often secondary to animals and may reflect spiritual or visionary experiences.

•  Location: Charama, Chhattisgarh, India

•  Age: Estimated 10,000 years old

•  Description: Discovered in 2014, these rock paintings depict humanoid figures with what some describe as “fan-like antennae” or headgear, alongside objects resembling discs or saucers. The figures are simplistic but feature unusual head shapes and accessories not typical of standard human depictions.

•  Alien/Angel Interpretation: Indian archaeologists, including J.R. Bhagat, noted similarities between these figures and modern depictions of aliens, suggesting they could represent extraterrestrial visitors. The disc-like shapes have fueled speculation about UFOs, while the humanoid forms with radiant or antenna-like features could be interpreted as angelic or divine beings in a spiritual context.

•  Contextual Note: The paintings are likely tied to local tribal mythologies, possibly depicting shamans or sky spirits. The “saucer” shapes may represent celestial bodies like the sun or moon, common in prehistoric art, rather than literal spacecraft.