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The reasoning behind this alleged historical cover-up is simple yet intriguing: these leaders wanted to make it seem like they were living in the year 1000 AD and claim that it was a year of great significance and celebration. The approach? Rewrite history, modify documents, and manufacture phantom years to fill in gaps. Illig further argues that the scarcity of notable advancements and cultural shifts during the Middle Ages lends credence to this theory.
The Case for Phantom Time
To explore the validity of the Phantom Time Hypothesis, we must consider Illig's three primary arguments: calendar discrepancies, scant architectural evidence, and troubling historical inconsistencies.