How is the transition point, where kings in the later periods of the king list have relatively normal reign lengths and solid archaeological evidence, explained in the Anunnaki theory?

Okay, let's talk about this fascinating topic. The transition of the Sumerian King List from "myth" to "historical record" is indeed a point that many history and mystery enthusiasts find intriguing. From the perspective of the Anunnaki theory, this transition is actually one of the core elements of the entire narrative.

We can imagine this process as a corporate power transition, except this "corporation" is Earth's civilization, and the "founders" are aliens.

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The "Weirdness" in the Sumerian King List

First, we need to understand just how "strange" the King List itself is. When you look at it, you see:

1. Before the Great Flood: The reigns of the kings are absurdly long, often tens of thousands of years. For example, the first king, Alulim, reigned for 28,800 years. This is clearly beyond a normal human lifespan.
2. After the Great Flood: The reigns of the kings suddenly shorten, but are still very long, ranging from several hundred to over a thousand years. Gilgamesh belongs to this period, said to have reigned for 126 years.
3. Later Stages: The reigns of the kings become very "normal," like twenty, thirty, forty, or fifty years. Moreover, starting from this stage, we find abundant archaeological evidence—such as clay tablets, seals, or temple foundations inscribed with these kings' names—proving they were real historical figures.

This transition from "tens of thousands of years" to "hundreds of years" and then to "decades" is the core of your question. Mainstream historians generally believe that these extraordinarily long reigns are mythological, an exaggeration used by the ancients to express the king's "divine right to rule" and "great achievements." The numbers themselves are seen as symbolic, not literal.

But the Anunnaki theory sees it differently, offering a self-consistent "sci-fi" explanation.

The Anunnaki Theory Explanation: A Three-Step "Power Transfer" Process

Within the Anunnaki theory's narrative framework, this transition point isn't a sudden break, but a meticulously planned, gradually implemented "power transfer" process.

Stage 1: Direct Rule by Pure-Blooded Anunnaki (Corresponding to the "Tens of Thousands of Years" Reigns)

• Who were the rulers? These kings weren't Earthlings at all; they were pure-blooded Anunnaki from the planet Nibiru.
• Why did they rule so long? Because the Anunnaki's life scale is completely different from ours. According to the theory, Nibiru has a long orbital period (about 3,600 Earth years), and their lifespans are correspondingly very long. So, ruling for tens of thousands of Earth years might seem like a normal CEO tenure of a few decades to them.
• Archaeological evidence? Almost no evidence of human civilization exists from this stage because humans (the "primitive workers" created) were still at a very rudimentary stage, and Anunnaki "high technology" either didn't survive or we haven't yet identified it.

Simply put: This stage was "Alien CEOs" personally managing the Earth branch.

Stage 2: Proxy Rule by Hybrid Offspring (Demi-Gods) (Corresponding to the "Hundreds/Thousands of Years" Reigns)

• What changed? The Great Flood was a key dividing point. After the flood, the Anunnaki perhaps found direct management too burdensome, or their Earth mission entered a new phase. Thus, they began delegating some power.
• Who were the rulers? They were no longer pure-blooded Anunnaki, but the offspring of Anunnaki mating with the humans they created—what we commonly call "demi-gods." The most famous example is Gilgamesh, whose epic explicitly states he was two-thirds god and one-third human.
• Why did the reign lengths shorten? Because their "divine" bloodline was diluted by "humanity." Although they lived much longer than pure humans, their lifespans were far shorter than their pure-blooded Anunnaki ancestors. Hence, reign lengths shortened from tens of thousands of years to hundreds or thousands of years.
• Archaeological evidence? This period begins to show some ambiguous, semi-mythological, semi-historical evidence. Human civilization started developing, leaving more traces.

Simply put: This stage was the "Alien CEOs" stepping back, letting "hybrid executives" with their bloodline manage the company.

Stage 3: Formal Takeover by Human Kings (Corresponding to "Normal" Reigns and Solid Archaeological Evidence)

• The Final Transition Point This is the core of your question—that historical "turning point." Over time, the Anunnaki delegated further power, or they gradually withdrew from Earth, handing over rulership entirely to their chosen human agents.
• Who were the rulers? These kings were 100% pure humans. They might have been descendants of families closely associated with the Anunnaki (the so-called "royal bloodline"), but physiologically, they were human.
• Why did reign lengths and evidence become normal? Because they are part of our history! They had the same life cycle as us—birth, aging, sickness, death—so reigns of twenty, thirty, forty, or fifty years were perfectly normal. As human rulers, they built palaces, erected temples, waged wars, and enacted laws. These activities left behind vast amounts of archaeological evidence that we can identify and interpret today, such as cuneiform records, royal seals, city ruins, etc.

Simply put: This stage was the "Alien Founders" completely letting go, handing the company over to carefully selected "Human CEOs" for full management. From then on, the company's historical records became as clear and verifiable as the annual reports we're familiar with.

Summary

Therefore, from the Anunnaki theory perspective, the Sumerian King List is not an exaggerated or symbolic document, but a very realistic "power transfer memorandum." That archaeological turning point marks the historic moment when the Anunnaki stepped off the stage, and humans formally transitioned from the ruled to the rulers.

Of course, this explanation falls under the category of "alternative history" or "ancient astronaut" theory—whether you believe it is up to the individual. But it must be said, it does provide a logically consistent and highly imaginative answer to these "enigmas" within the Sumerian King List.