Despite the viral nature of these theories, 2017 passed without a planetary collision or a fleet of ancient gods descending upon Earth.

In authentic Mesopotamian mythology (Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian), the Anunnaki were a pantheon of deities associated with fate, the underworld, and cosmic order. In (popularized by Zecharia Sitchin in the 1970s–90s), they are reinterpreted as extraterrestrial beings from the hypothetical planet Nibiru who came to Earth for gold, genetically engineered humans as slaves, and left behind advanced knowledge.

On September 23, 2017, an astronomical alignment involving the constellation Virgo occurred. Many "Anunnaki researchers" cross-referenced biblical prophecy with Sumerian texts to claim this was the window for their reappearance. Key Claims Circulating in 2017