The story of giant skeletons found on a cliffside, whether by accidental discovery or as part of a grand cover-up, is a widespread myth that has no basis in archaeological fact. While the image is a compelling one, there have been no credible reports from any scientific body or government agency of giant human skeletons being discovered. This claim is a popular piece of online misinformation, often fueled by manipulated images and stories that play on the human fascination with giants and lost history.

Historically, myths of giants have existed in cultures worldwide, from the Nephilim in the Bible to the Titans in Greek mythology. This cultural fascination often leads to hoaxes and misinterpretations of real discoveries. In the past, the massive bones of prehistoric animals, such as mastodons or dinosaurs, have been mistaken for those of giants. The famous “Cardiff Giant” of 1869, for example, was a plaster effigy passed off as a petrified giant, and it became a national sensation before it was exposed as a hoax. Today, similar myths are propagated online, often as part of larger conspiracy theories that accuse institutions like the Smithsonian of erasing evidence of giants.

While there are no giant human skeletons, there are very real and colossal discoveries that have been made on cliff sides and in remote areas, and they do indeed rewrite our understanding of history. The discovery of a new species of dinosaur, for example, can be a massive find. More relevant to the archaeological theme, the discovery of a vast, forgotten civilization or a unique burial site carved into a cliff can genuinely change our understanding of a culture. These are the real finds that challenge our assumptions about the past, and they are far more profound than any fictional tale of giants.