No, There Wasn't An Advanced Civilization 12,000 Years Ago (2017)

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Graham Hancock believes a superior civilization was destroyed by a comet 12,000 years ago, leaving few traces.
Critics argue that a devastating impact wouldn't erase all evidence like tools, writing, or trash.
The comet impact theory, linked to megafaunal extinction, lacks craters and has inconsistent radiocarbon dating.
Hancock's reasoning relies on arguments from ignorance and personal incredulity, similar to 'God of the gaps' logic.
Göbekli Tepe is cited as evidence, but its ceremonial use and hunter-gatherer context don't prove a high civilization.
Decades of searching haven't convinced archaeologists to revise human history timelines.
Catastrophism is accepted in science, but Hancock's specific claims lack sufficient evidence.

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