The Formation of Mars

Mars, with a diameter of 4,222 miles, is roughly 53% the size of Earth. Despite this substantial size, it possesses only 10% of Earth's mass, resulting in a gravity that is merely 38% of what we experience on our home planet. Unlike Earth, which has a singular large moon, Mars is orbited by two small "moons," which are actually captured asteroids. While astronomers classify Mars as a planet, its characteristics align more closely with those of larger moons within the Jovian and Saturnian systems, rather than the rocky inner planets like Mercury, Venus, and Earth.

Distinctly, Mars features two contrasting hemispheres: the southern hemisphere is heavily cratered, while the northern hemisphere appears smooth and featureless. This stark contrast has led to the term "line of dichotomy," indicating a sudden transition between these two landscapes. It's almost as if Mars is two separate worlds—one as cratered as the Moon and the other remarkably smooth.

The conventional view of Mars’ origin suggests it formed from an accretion disk approximately 4.5 billion years ago, in its current orbit, and suffered extensive bombardment, leaving it heavily cratered. However, this explanation fails to clarify why one hemisphere is so much smoother than the other.

To address this anomaly, we can consider the Exploded Planet Hypothesis (EPH), which posits that Mars was originally a moon of a larger planet. This larger planet, known as Maldek or Tiamat, is believed to have exploded, causing a rain of debris that battered the hemisphere facing it. Prior to this disaster, Mars was a vibrant, life-supporting world, much like Maldek. The ensuing asteroid impacts stripped away much of Mars’ atmosphere, vaporized its water, and decimated nearly all forms of life.

With the destruction of Maldek, Mars was displaced from its ideal orbit in the "Goldilocks Zone," resulting in a much colder climate. As its vaporized oceans reformed, they crystallized into ice due to the frigid temperatures, rendering Mars incapable of sustaining liquid water.

Mike Bara, an author with expertise in extraterrestrial studies, argues that this catastrophic event occurred only 1.35 million years ago—significantly more recent than the 4 billion years posited by traditional astronomers, which would have predated the evolution of complex life on the planet. I align with Bara’s perspective, as there is compelling evidence suggesting that Mars once nurtured a civilization that may have been technologically advanced, if not superior to our own.

Microbial Life on Mars

The Viking landers, which landed on Mars in 1976, conducted several experiments aimed at detecting signs of life. Among these, the Labeled Release (LR) experiment was the most anticipated. It involved sampling Martian soil and introducing a nutrient-rich water solution containing radioactive Carbon-14. If living microbes were present, they would metabolize these nutrients, releasing radioactive CO2 gas as evidence.

The LR experiments confirmed the presence of this gas, suggesting that microbial life was indeed present in Martian soil. Remarkably, both Viking landers reported positive results despite differing sample conditions. However, NASA quickly downplayed these findings, attributing the results to potential chemical reactions rather than biological activity.

Subsequent research indicated that the other Viking experiments likely lacked the sensitivity to detect trace organic compounds. Dr. Gil Garvin, who designed the experiments, maintained that the results indicated life rather than a mere chemical interaction. This conclusion gained further traction when NASA announced the discovery of microfossils in a Martian meteorite in 1996, suggesting that microbial life may still exist on Mars today.

The Monuments of Mars

All known Martian monuments are located in the northern hemisphere, likely spared from destruction by the asteroid bombardment that ravaged the southern hemisphere. In 1971, Mariner 9 provided the first comprehensive images of Mars, revealing intriguing structures.

An Alternative Theory on Mars’ Demise

Evidence indicates that isotopes like Xenon-129 and Krypton-84 are abundant on Mars, suggesting a catastrophic fission event similar to hydrogen bomb explosions on Earth. Radiation maps highlight two areas of radioactivity, with evidence pointing to an event occurring around 200 million years ago, potentially linked to the use of nuclear weapons.

Such a cataclysm would have effectively eradicated life on Mars, and evidence suggests that the destruction was not self-inflicted but rather an act by an external power. This raises questions about the origins of life on both Mars and Earth, potentially hinting at a shared ancestry through panspermia.

In conclusion, the findings suggest that Mars once supported a thriving civilization, which was ultimately obliterated by a powerful force. The implications of these discoveries challenge our understanding of history and the potential for life beyond our planet.