The legend of giants has intrigued our curiosity for centuries. But is it just a myth or a reality? Recent research suggests that there might be more mysteries than meets the eye. A breakthrough study has shed light on the ancient Egyptian pharaoh’s skeletal remains. Sa-Nakht, believed to be the first and longest-lived giant in human history. Did giants truly exist in our ancient past? Let’s explore!
Did giants truly exist or not?
Throughout history, tales of giants have always sparked skepticism and been dismissed as mere folklore. However, the discovery of skeletons ranging from 7 to 9 feet tall, along with other mysterious gigantic artifacts, has fueled curiosity and raised questions about the existence of these colossal beings.
A President’s Faith
Even Abraham Lincoln, the esteemed President of the United States, found himself contemplating the existence of giants. Inspired by the grandeur of Niagara Falls, he pondered that these colossal beings had become extinct, their bones filling the mounds across America, once witnessing similarly awe-inspiring scenes. Lincoln’s reflection suggests a belief in the prehistoric existence of giants among humans. But did he take any action?
Sa-Nakht: The ancient Egyptian pharaoh could be the oldest known “giant” in history.
A lesser-known part of history reveals that a Pharaoh of “giant” stature once ruled ancient Egypt thousands of years ago – a pharaoh named Sa-Nakht, of the Third Dynasty – marking the first “Giant” of ancient Egypt.
In a scientific study of mummification, scientists discovered the skeletal remains in 1901 within an Egyptian tomb near Beit Khallaf. The skeletal remains measure up to 1.987 meters tall, significantly larger than Ramsses II, the tallest recorded Egyptian pharaoh, who lived over 1,000 years after Sa-Nakht and stood only 1.75 meters tall.
However, the true identity of Sa-Nakht remains unclear to this day and continues to be the subject of debate. It has become a mystery for scholars for many years as information about him, including his cause of death or the period he lived in, remains quite vague. The information about this pharaoh mainly stems from a few artifacts that have existed for over 5,000 years.
Clarify the reason behind the existence of giants.
Upon closer examination, researchers found that Sa-Nakht suffered from a condition known as gigantism. This condition is characterized by the overproduction of growth hormones, often caused by a tumor on the pituitary gland. Reanalysis of the skull and bones believed to be Sa-Nakht’s revealed signs of “excessive growth,” typical of gigantism. If this diagnosis is correct, Sa-Nakht would be the longest-known case of gigantism in the world. No other member of the Egyptian royalty had such a large stature.
As research into ancient artifacts continues to unveil fascinating discoveries, the story of Sa-Nakht, the potential giant of ancient Egypt, challenges our preconceived notions and beckons us to explore mysteries of the past. The existence of giants may still be a subject of debate, but their legacy persists in legend. And stories like these have sparked our curiosity about ancient times.
