TOP 5 UFO Conspiracy Theories

From the Roswell Incident to Area 51—many captivating UFO conspiracy theories are circling the public. Which are the most interesting? What do you need to know? How to look for UFO sightings? Find it all out in this article!

What Are Some of the Top Conspiracy Theories Around UFOs and Aliens?

So, which of the many UFO-related conspiracy theories did we find most captivating? Namely:

1. The Roswell Incident

Date: July 2, 1947.

Location: Roswell, New Mexico.

This is perhaps the most well-known conspiracy theory around UFOs and Aliens. In 1947, the Roswell Army Air Field personnel found debris of what was thought to be an army balloon. However, when the army found the debris, they reported a “flying disc” among it.

This claim was then taken back after a day, with the official statement being that it was a weather balloon. Interestingly enough, this claim was debunked by Jesse Marcel (retired Air Force officer) in 1978, claiming that it was a cover story. Two years later, a book called The Roswell Incident was published, which further strengthened this theory.

2. Area 51

Date: ongoing.

Location: Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada.

Area 51 is a highly classified Air Force base located in Nevada. It’s located next to the Nellis Air Force Base, known for developing advanced, experimental aircraft. But what does it have with UFOs and Alien conspiracy theories?

Up until 2013, the US government has denied that Area 51 even existed. This sparked the interest of UFO lovers, especially since the experimental aircraft was tested there. In the end, this led to the theory that Area 51 is the place where the US government keeps the remnants of extraterrestrial vehicles, aircraft, and even alien remains.

It’s even believed that Area 51 is the place where alien technology is kept and reverse-engineered by government officials. So far, no proof of such claims has been found.

3. Phoenix Lights

Date: March 13, 1997.

Location: Arizona and Nevada.

Phoenix Lights is the name of an incident in 1997 that sparked a lot of attention and prompted theories about UFOs. On March 13, 1997, thousands of lights sparked the air, forming V-like shapes across the sky for about 3 hours.

According to the US Government, this was the result of military training under the operation Snowbird. Later on, claims were made that the pilots in training were dropping flares, which caused the lights to appear. Nevertheless, many UFO enthusiasts believe that it was a cover-up—the lights appeared due to the activity of extraterrestrial beings.

4. Crop Circles

Date: since 1970.

Location: multiple locations around the world.

Crop circles started appearing overnight in the 1970s. In the beginning, they were relatively simple, but with time, they became increasingly intricate. The UFO conspiracy theory here is: that many people believe that these circles were created to communicate with us by extraterrestrial beings.

The problem with crop circles is that many were proven to be hoaxes. People jumped on the UFO craze in the late 20th century and imitated the original circles. Thus, nowadays, we need to approach them with caution, as the likelihood that they were made by a person seeking media attention is high.

5. The Pyramids

Date: starting 2490 BC.

Location: Egypt.

One of the most popular conspiracy theories around UFOs and aliens attempts to answer the question: who built the pyramids? It’s all due to the fact that many people believe that it would be impossible for Egyptians to construct them on their own. The theory says that they were built by aliens.

This could correspond with other architectural wonders, such as:

• the Stonehenge,
• Teotihuacán,
• Nazca lines.

However, there is no confirmation that this theory is true.

The Takeaway

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