Who Were the Anunnaki? Facts, Origins, and the Truth About Nibiru

The Anunnaki are among the most misunderstood figures in ancient history. In this episode, the focus is on the facts found in Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian texts, separating historical evidence from modern speculation.Ancient cuneiform sources describe the Anunnaki as gods of authority, judgment, and cosmic order rather than extraterrestrial beings. Claims that they came from a planet called Nibiru, which orbits the Sun every 3,600 years, do not appear in any verified ancient text.In authentic Mesopotamian sources, Nibiru is a celestial reference point or astronomical marker, most often associated with the god Marduk, not a home world or rogue planet. The number 3,600 comes from the Sumerian numerical unit šár, part of their base-60 system, and was never used to describe planetary orbits.This discussion examines what the tablets actually say, how mistranslations and modern reinterpretations emerged, and why understanding ancient mythology requires historical and linguistic context rather than science-fiction narratives.If you’re interested in ancient history, cuneiform tablets, Mesopotamian religion, or the real origins of Anunnaki mythology, this breakdown sticks to primary sources and scholarly interpretation.