Six Finger Ancients
If the Anunnaki—or any ancient “gods”—had six fingers per hand, that would neatly explain the widespread base-12 and base-60 systems used by early civilizations. Instead of assuming they were just really good at math, maybe they were just counting naturally with their fingers!
Why Six Fingers Makes Sense:
Base-12 Counting:
- A six-fingered being would count to 12 on one hand (like we do with 10).
- Two hands = 12 × 2 = 24 (which also shows up in time, zodiac signs, and calendars).
Base-60 & Timekeeping:
- 5 × 12 = 60, which could have been a natural extension.
- The Sumerians (who “met” the Anunnaki) invented the base-60 system for time, astronomy, and geometry.
Ancient Depictions of Extra Fingers:
- Some Mayan statues and other ancient carvings show beings with six fingers.
- There are legends of giants (Nephilim) having six fingers in the Bible and other ancient texts.
Alien Connection?
- If extraterrestrials visited ancient humans, they might have had six fingers, and early civilizations mimicked their counting system.
- The Anunnaki are often linked to advanced knowledge, so maybe they weren’t just good teachers—they had a whole different biological reason for their number system!
So, Coincidence or Proof?
- Skeptic View: Base-12 and base-60 were just useful for fractions and easy division.
- Ancient Alien View: Our number systems reflect non-human influence, possibly six-fingered beings teaching humans advanced concepts.
What Exists?
Ancient Depictions of Six Fingers
- Some Mayan and Olmec statues appear to have six fingers—but mainstream scholars say this is either artistic style or damage.
- Biblical texts mention giants (Nephilim) with six fingers (e.g., 2 Samuel 21:20: a giant had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot).
- A few cave paintings and handprints in ancient sites show six digits, though this could be due to genetic polydactyly.
Sumerian and Babylonian Math
- Their use of base-60 and base-12 makes sense if their gods had six fingers, but this is circumstantial evidence, not proof.
- The Sumerians never explicitly drew or described their gods with six fingers in surviving texts.
Ancient Legends of Extra Fingers
- Various cultures worldwide have myths of gods or giants with extra digits.
- Some ancient tombs (like Paracas skulls in Peru) show elongated skulls but no confirmed six-fingered skeletons.
Examples
| Category | Measurement | Base-12 Connection |
| Timekeeping | 12 hours AM / PM | Day split into two 12-hour cycles |
| Timekeeping | 24 hours in a day | 2 × 12 (duodecimal-friendly) |
| Timekeeping | 60 minutes in an hour | 60 = 5 × 12 (related to base-60) |
| Timekeeping | 60 seconds in a minute | 5 × 12 |
| Timekeeping | 12 months in a year | Base-12 friendly division |
| Trade & Money | 12 pence = 1 shilling (old British currency) | Pure duodecimal system |
| Trade & Money | 12 eggs in a dozen | Common trade unit |
| Trade & Money | 12 dozen = 1 gross (144 items) | Duodecimal squared! |
| Trade & Money | 24 sheets = 1 quire (paper) | 2 × 12 (paper industry) |
| Weight & Volume | 12 troy ounces = 1 troy pound (gold & silver) | Base-12 usage |
| Weight & Volume | 12 fluid ounces = 1 British pint | Base-12 volume system |
| Weight & Volume | 12 barleycorns = 1 inch | Base-12 rooted in length measurement |
| Weight & Volume | 12 pounds = 1 stone | Commonly used in British weight system |
| Length & Distance | 12 inches = 1 foot | Clearly duodecimal |
| Length & Distance | 3 feet = 1 yard | 3 is a factor of 12 |
| Length & Distance | 36 inches = 1 yard | 3 × 12 |
| Geometry & Navigation | 360° in a circle | Direct link to Babylonian base-60 |
| Geometry & Navigation | 12 Zodiac signs | Base-12 astrology |
| Geometry & Navigation | 12 constellations on the ecliptic | Used in ancient astronomy |
Several ancient cave paintings and petroglyphs depict handprints with six fingers, intriguing researchers and enthusiasts alike. Here are some notable examples:
1. Cueva de las Manos (Cave of the Hands), Argentina
This cave features numerous stenciled handprints, some exhibiting six fingers. The artwork dates back approximately 9,500 to 13,000 years.
2. Pech Merle Cave, France
Within the Gallery of the Spotted Horses, a negative handprint with six fingers is visible. This cave art is estimated to be around 25,000 years old.
3. Acum Cave, Yucatán, Mexico
A six-fingered handprint has been documented in this cave, contributing to discussions about polydactyly in ancient cultures.
4. Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA
At the base of a cliff behind Pueblo Bonito, six-toed footprints are carved into the rock face, suggesting the significance of polydactyly in the region’s history.
While definitive images of Mayan and Olmec statues explicitly depicting six fingers are scarce, there are notable instances in Mesoamerican art suggesting the representation of polydactyly (extra digits).
Mayan Art and Polydactyly
Palenque, Mexico: In the ancient city of Palenque, certain sculptures and reliefs depict figures with six fingers or toes. Notably, representations of the ruler K’inich Janaab’ Pakal show him with six toes, which some researchers interpret as a symbol of divinity or special status.
Temple of the Inscriptions: Within this temple at Palenque, Pier D features a figure holding a “child” deity with one human leg and one serpent leg. The human leg ends in a six-toed foot, possibly referencing Pakal’s son, Kan B’alam II, who is portrayed with six fingers on one hand and six toes on one foot.
Olmec Art and Polydactyly
- Colossal Heads: The Olmec civilization is renowned for its colossal stone heads. While these sculptures primarily focus on facial features and headdresses, some researchers suggest that certain Olmec artworks, including figurines, may depict individuals with polydactyly. However, specific examples are limited, and interpretations vary.
Cultural Significance
In Mesoamerican cultures, physical anomalies like extra digits were often imbued with symbolic meaning. Individuals with polydactyly might have been regarded with reverence, possibly seen as possessing unique spiritual or social significance.
