A 12-a planetă (Vol.1 din Cronicile pământului)

Zecharia Sitchin claims that beings from space shaped how humans began. He says these space crews came to Earth from Nibiru. They then made humans in their own image. His book gives a different view of Earth's past. It also seeks to explain the rise of humans.

The book blends claims about the past with guesswork. It links Bible tales with Sumerian and Babylonian tablets. It looks at how God made Adam, and the Flood. It also covers the Tower of Babel. Other tales tell of Nephilim who wed human women. Sitchin treats these tales as facts, not myths. He bases his case on over 30 years of research.

Sitchin wrote many books on space crews in ancient times. He said the Anunnaki gave rise to Sumerian culture. In his view, these beings came from Nibiru. He placed that planet past Neptune. He claimed its long, oval path took 3,600 years to complete. His books sold millions of copies in over 25 languages.

Experts in history and ancient languages have rejected his claims. So have those in science and the study of humans. They view his claims as false science and false history. Critics say his methods have flaws. They also point to errors in how he translates texts. His readings clash with finds from digs and with science.

This book starts the series Cronicile Pământului. This edition marks its 30th year and adds Sitchin's new notes.