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Formation of the Moon

The leading scientific theory for the formation of the Moon is the giant impact hypothesis.

The Theia Hypothesis

  • A Mars-sized planet (Theia) collided with the early Earth
  • The debris from the collision formed the Moon
  • The collision occurred approximately 4.5 billion years ago

Sitchin's Parallel

Sitchin noted that the Theia hypothesis mirrors his reading of the Tiamat narrative — a planet was destroyed in a collision, and the resulting debris formed a new celestial body.

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