Robert Schoch

Robert M. Schoch is an American associate professor of Natural Sciences at Boston University and a prominent alternative theorist in archaeology. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology and Geophysics from Yale University. Schoch became internationally known in the early 1990s for his controversial re-dating of the Great Sphinx of Giza, proposing that the monument's initial construction dates back to 7000-5000 BCE, much earlier than the conventional dating of 2500 BCE. His hypothesis suggests that water erosion patterns on the Sphinx indicate it was built during a much wetter period in Egypt's history. While mainstream Egyptologists largely reject his theories, Schoch's work has significantly influenced alternative archaeology discussions. He has authored numerous books and papers on ancient civilizations, geological analysis of archaeological sites, and alternative theories about human prehistory. His academic background in geology has lent credibility to his archaeological interpretations, though his conclusions remain disputed within conventional academic circles.