Did a Comet Destroy the First Civilization? (Michael Button)

Throughout history Comets have almost always been considered to be bad omens, a message from the gods foretelling disaster, impending doom, and death. But why were these signs met with fear — not wonder?What if their superstitions - were actually memories?

In recent decades we’ve become aware of a terrible threat. A threat so terrifying and catastrophic it has the potential to wipe out our entire civilisation. But what’s interesting is that we may not have been the first to realise this. Because evidence suggests our ancestors were also acutely aware of dangers from the sky...

So how were the ancients terrified of something we’ve only recently understood - Did a Comet Destroy the First Civilization?



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, July 11, 2025.]