NASA Lied? Explosive Evidence of Pyramids, Cities, and a Lost Civilization on Mars

We’ve all grown up with the definitive image of Mars: a barren, rust-colored wasteland. It’s a place where, as far as we know, no life exists—the domain of silent rocks and endless dust storms. But what if there’s more to the story? What if, carved into the planet’s very crust or hidden beneath its arid plains, are the remains of a long-lost civilization with echoes that reach right back to Earth?

A New Look at an Old Mystery

You might remember the global buzz back in the late 1970s when NASA’s Viking landers first sent images back from Mars. Among them was an image that looked uncannily like a human face, staring eerily upward from the red sands of the Cydonia region. NASA dismissed it as a trick of light and shadow, but the image sparked an enduring fascination—and suspicion. Could humans really be seeing only what they want to see, or is there more lurking in those Martian shadows?

George H., artist, author, and founding investigator at the Sidonia Institute, has dedicated his career to asking those hard questions. Drawing from his background in art, George applies a unique perspective—looking not just for scientific plausibility, but for the signature of creativity and design only conscious beings could leave behind.

The Face on Mars: Art or Illusion?

For many, the so-called "Face on Mars" is old news. Dismissed by NASA as pareidolia (the tendency to perceive meaningful shapes in randomness), the official narrative wants us to move on. But George—and a determined body of independent researchers—aren’t satisfied with easy answers. When George saw the face for himself, he was struck not by its symmetry (or lack thereof), but by its similarity to the intricate, composite artwork crafted by ancient civilizations here on Earth.

Unlike European traditions of perfect symmetry, cultures in the Americas—think Maya, Aztec, Inca—often created complex, bifurcated faces in their art. These cultural parallels are more than coincidence, George suggests. He believes there are direct links in the iconography found on Mars and that of Mesoamerica, as though the red planet’s enigmatic structures are telling a story we once knew on Earth.

Pyramids, Parrots, and the Echoes of Ancient Myth

The evidence, George says, doesn’t stop at a single face. Well before the discovery of the Face on Mars, NASA’s Mariner 9 mission captured high-contrast images—and scientists including the legendary Carl Sagan took notice of pyramid-like structures in Mars’ Elysium region. Yet, in the decades that followed, interest has been actively discouraged, attributed to mass hallucination rather than any real archeological mystery.

But the photographs keep coming—and they're raising fresh eyebrows. In addition to pyramid forms of all shapes and sizes, researchers have found geometric shapes—hexagons, triangles—that appear eerily artificial. Then there’s the so-called "parrot" formation: a vast, sculpted image resembling a parrot, complete with anatomically correct features. As George recounts, even veterinary experts have been blown away by the accuracy—counting 22 points of anatomical correctness in the Martian “parrot.”

This isn’t just about odd coincidences. The presence of such imagery, and its resonance with ancient myth—like the Mayan legend of the bird deity Seven Macaw, who was said to have stolen the sun and fallen to earth, much like the parrot formation on Mars—is downright uncanny. Could these be remnants of an interplanetary civilization, or just the greatest art project by nature we’ve ever witnessed?

The Curtain of Skepticism

Given the gravity of such claims, it’s not surprising that mainstream science remains cautious, if not outright dismissive. George references the decades-old Brookings Report, which speculated about humanity’s readiness to learn of extraterrestrial artifacts and ultimately advised caution—even secrecy. He argues that, to this day, there’s been a quiet campaign to diminish any genuine interest in Martian anomalies. Debate within the academic establishment is rare; conclusions have been handed down with little contest or curiosity, resulting in a kind of intellectual stalemate.

However, that hasn’t stopped George or the Society for Planetary Study Research, a group of artists and scientists publishing dozens of research papers on these Martian anomalies. While their work is often ignored by mainstream outlets, they persist, inviting criticism and dialogue—science at its best, if only others would engage.

What If It’s True?

The implications of discovering past civilizations on Mars are as mind-bending as they are profound. What if Mars was once the cradle of life, or at least a thriving civilization that, by catastrophe or cosmic fate, came to ruin? What could that mean for our understanding of our own history—our myths, our art, our very sense of place in the universe?

Maybe we’re not alone after all. Maybe we’re not the first. Maybe, as we gaze up at the night sky, Mars is gazing back—its silent ruins waiting for us to see what’s really there.

Conclusion: An Invitation to Wonder

Whether Mars’ mysterious structures are physical remnants of a lost civilization or mere artifacts of geology and imagination, the questions they raise are worth our attention. George H. and his collaborators remind us of the importance of curiosity—of breaking past the wall of official narratives and exploring the world (and worlds) beyond with both our hearts and our minds.

If you’re intrigued by these possibilities, George’s book, "The Great Architects of Mars: Evidence for the Lost Civilization on the Red Planet," is a fascinating rabbit hole to explore. It combines high-resolution images, fresh research, and bold ideas that challenge the boundaries of what we think we know.

In the end, the real story of Mars remains unwritten. But one thing is clear: adventure always favors the curious. For those willing to look, Mars may have more secrets to reveal than we ever imagined.

Stay curious. Explore the mysteries. You never know what’s waiting—here or on the red planet.

📕 Guest: George Haas

George is an artist, writer, and founder of The Cydonia Institute, a Mars research group established in 1991. As the premier investigator of the Institute and a member of the Society for Planetary SETI Research (SPSR), Haas has dedicated over 20 years to the study and analysis of NASA and ESA photographs of Mars. With a background in fine arts rather than traditional science, he applies his trained eye for sculpture and composition to identify what he believes are anomalous structures and ancient ruins on the Martian surface. His latest work, The Great Architects of Mars: Evidence for the Lost Civilization on the Red Planet, explores compelling connections between ancient Mesoamerican cultures and architectural formations on Mars. Based in Virginia, Haas continues to challenge mainstream narratives about the Red Planet's mysterious past.

🌍 Website: https://thecydoniainstitute.com/

🔓 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-haas-578429122/