Could These 4,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Cave Paintings in Australia Really Depict Aliens?

Indigenous Australian rock art in the Wandjina style, located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Photo: Claire Taylor
The Wandjina rock art paintings have attracted many interpretations and speculations from different sources. Some see them as stylized representations of humans or animals (for example, owls), while others regard them as symbols of spiritual power and authority. And some even think they might depict aliens.

The white faces, large black eyes and long noses that the Wandjina are often painted with have made some people suggest that these features resemble those of extraterrestrial beings, and that the Wandjina may have been ancient visitors from outer space. Some even suggest that the halo or helmet around the Wandjina’s head is a sign of advanced technology or knowledge, and that extraterrestrials may have actively participated in the creation process – a concept reflected not just in the Dreamtime narratives of indigenous Australians but also in the myths and legends of numerous ancient civilizations globally.