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What did Edgar Cayce say about future scientific or archaeological discoveries and when did he record those prophecies?
Executive summary
Edgar Cayce gave thousands of trance “readings” that contained predictions about archaeology, future sciences, and Earth changes; many of these are catalogued and promoted by the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) and later writers [1] [2]. His best-known archaeology/science claims include detailed material about Atlantis (locations, technology, and future rediscoveries), three “profound archaeological discoveries,” and a prediction that a portion of “temples” near Bimini would be found around 1968–69 — a prediction his followers tie to the Bimini Road find [3] [4] [5].
1. How and when Cayce recorded his scientific/archaeological predictions
Cayce delivered his statements while in a trance state across many sessions between the 1910s and his death in 1945; these trance sessions were audio- and paper-recorded and later archived by Cayce organizations and researchers [1] [2]. The readings that make archaeological claims — for example about Atlantis, rising land, and future discoveries — appear in collections of Cayce readings preserved by the A.R.E. and cited in popular books and articles summarizing his output [1] [2].
2. Key archaeological claims and their specifics
Cayce’s readings describe an advanced prehistory centered on Atlantis extending from the Gulf of Mexico to Gibraltar, using technologies such as crystal-based devices and compressed air lifts, and predict records and “temples” buried underwater or under sediments that would be rediscovered in modern times [3] [4]. He also reportedly predicted “three profound archaeological discoveries” that would revolutionize understanding of human origins [4] [6].
3. The famous Bimini timing and later interpretations
A highly cited Cayce statement from the 1930s reportedly forecast a portion of Atlantean temples “near Bimini” to be discovered in 1968–69; his advocates point to the 1968 discovery of the Bimini Road as fulfillment [5] [7]. Skeptical and professional archaeological sources, however, do not accept the Bimini formation as proof of Atlantis, and mainstream archaeologists have not confirmed Cayce’s broader Atlantean assertions [8] [5].
4. Predictions about “Earth changes” and archaeology tied to dates
Cayce spoke of large-scale Earth changes — polar shift, land submergence and emergence — and set windows (commonly quoted as 1958–1998 in later summaries) during which such changes would become evident; these themes connect directly to his archaeological visions [9] [10]. Followers continued to reinterpret modern events and discoveries in light of these readings when the more dramatic timelines (for instance 1998) did not produce the predicted cataclysms [11].
5. How supporters and scholars differ in reading the record
Supporters and A.R.E.-affiliated writers treat the readings as detailed prophetic and retrocognitive reports that sometimes align with later discoveries (e.g., satellite-imaged paleochannels in the Sahara are cited as confirmatory examples) and continue to host events and publications exploring Cayce’s claims [3] [2]. Independent commentators and archaeologists note that professional archaeology has not verified Cayce’s central claims (Atlantis rediscovered, Atlantean technologies) and urge caution in equating ambiguous finds with prophetic accuracy [8].
6. What the reporting does — and does not — say about accuracy
Multiple sources in this set acknowledge both that Cayce’s readings were meticulously recorded and that many claims remain unconfirmed: the A.R.E. and allied books reiterate his prophecies and timelines [1] [2], while outside writers and skeptics point out unfulfilled or reinterpretated predictions and the lack of mainstream archaeological validation [8] [9]. Available sources do not present a comprehensive, peer-reviewed list assessing each Cayce reading against subsequent scientific findings; they instead offer selective examples and competing interpretations (not found in current reporting).
7. Why this matters now — agendas and context
Organizations tied to Cayce (A.R.E., allied authors) have an interest in promoting the relevance of his readings to contemporary discoveries and events, including new books and conferences that frame Cayce as prescient for 2025 and beyond [2] [12]. Conversely, skeptical or academic sources emphasize methodological standards and note that reinterpretation of ambiguous evidence can sustain belief even when clear predictive success is limited [8] [9]. Readers should weigh promoter enthusiasm against the absence of independent archaeological confirmation.
Concluding note: Cayce’s archaeological and scientific prophecies are well documented within his reading archives and by Cayce organizations; whether they constitute genuine prediction, retrocognition, or post‑hoc interpretation depends on contested readings of specific finds and on which authorities one trusts [1] [8].