Graham Phillips is one of Britain’s bestselling nonfiction authors. A former radio journalist and broadcaster for the BBC, and founder of Strange Phenomena magazine, he is a historical investigator of unsolved mysteries. The author of many books, including The Templars and the Ark of the Covenant, The Lost Tomb of King Arthur, The End of Eden, and Atlantis and the Ten Plagues of Egypt, he lives in the Midlands of England.
“Graham Phillips brings current scientific evidence for astrology together with a rediscovery of the original zodiac in this fascinating and thought-provoking book. Relatable, accessible, and intriguing, it opens new windows into ancient wisdom that we today sorely need.” * Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince, authors of When God Had a Wife * “Graham Phillips adds a whole new dimension to the world of Göbekli Tepe by showing that behind all the incredible carved art and animal reliefs lies a cohesive system that could well be the beginnings of astrology as we know it. This is an important addition to the ancient mysteries bookshelf.” * Andrew Collins, author of Karahan Tepe and Göbekli Tepe * “This thoroughly researched book reveals, for the first time to the modern world, the earliest known form of astrology and its zodiac, with roots in the world’s oldest known temple complex, Göbekli Tepe. A groundbreaking work.” * Deborah Benstead, author of The Inward Revolution * “For decades Graham Phillips has consistently produced remarkable, fresh insights into subjects of perennial interest such as the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail. To give us something new on the zodiac and astrology that combines recent scientific research with ancient history is worthy of note. To make it compellingly readable makes it all the more so.” * Paul Weston, author of Aleister Crowley and the Aeon of Horus and The Michael Line, the Qabalah and * “Having known Graham for more than 30 years, I can say he is one of the most conscientious and thorough researchers in the esoteric history world. If he says there are grounds to consider a new, groundbreaking theory or concept, you can take it to the bank. Graham Phillips is always ahead of the curve and has been for years! He is a true pioneer of esoteric history, research, and exploration.” * Mark Ryan, author of Hold Fast and coauthor of The Greenwood Tarot and The Wildwood Tarot * “The Original Zodiac is a thought-provoking and ambitious work that will appeal to anyone interested in ancient history, mythology, and astrology. Phillips offers a compelling argument for re-examining the roots of the zodiac, combining meticulous research with an engaging narrative style. While some of his conclusions may be open to debate, the book succeeds in sparking curiosity and offering new perspectives on an ancient topic that continues to fascinate people today.” * PJ Spur, Musing Mystical *