The Monuments of Mars

"The Monuments of Mars" refers to a controversial theory proposed by Richard C. Hoagland in the 1970s, suggesting that certain features on Mars’s surface, like the famous "Face on Mars," are evidence of ancient extraterrestrial civilizations. Hoagland claims these structures exhibit geometrical patterns and alignments similar to human-made monuments on Earth, implying advanced intelligence. While intriguing, the scientific community largely disputes this notion, attributing these features to natural geological processes. The topic remains popular in discussions about Mars exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life, though it lacks robust scientific validation.