Whether one accepts that the Cydonia "anomalies" are artificial or natural, they still present an interesting set of phenomena to ponder and explore. Apparently NASA agreed since they had the Mars Global Surveyor re-map Cydonia April of 1998. See the Mars Global Surveyor Site. Also: New Frontiers in Science.

On a considerably smaller, but no less significant scale, Gilbert Levin's paper, "The Viking Labeled Release Experiment and Life on Mars," concludes that the Viking LR experiment detected living microorganisms in the soil of Mars in 1976. See also: "USC Neuroscientist Finds Signature Of Life On Mars In Decades-Old Data; "On the Question of the Mars Meteorite" and "New Images Suggest Present-Day Sources Of Liquid Water On Mars." 

"I met a traveler from an antique land who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, and wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, tell that its sculptor well those passions read which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, the hand that mocked them and the heart that fed; And on the pedestal these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare the lone and level sands stretch far away."

Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1817. From Cydonia

"SETI@home is a scientific experiment that harnesses the power of hundreds of thousands of Internet-connected computers in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). You can participate by running a program that downloads and analyzes radio telescope data." 

Perhaps SETI's needle in the haystack search would be more fruitful and better focused if joined with the efforts of psychics, shamans and other travelers of the spirit. 

See Also:

SETI League

SETI Institute
 

If Non-terrestrial "Intelligent" Civilizations Exist...

What we may confirm is that "intelligent" non-Earth species have made analogous and homologous evolutionary adaptations. Further, the potential to develop along similar evolutionary lines will be found to exist in ALL intelligent species.

Deep understanding of another intelligent species' culture and their psychology would contribute to a fundamental understanding of evolutionary and teleological forces in the Universe and humanities' place in the cosmos. It will also touch on the fundamental question of the interdependency of all life and the extent of free will. See: "A Vision."

Often it is asked how and why "alien" species may be studying us. If we could traverse time and space and contact "alien" cultures- how would we approach the task? I put "alien" in quotes for two reasons- first, no species is truly alien to another and second, perhaps our answers create the reality itself.

To understand the complexities and risks of species interactions we only have to look at our own interactions with so-called "lower" animals. We eat animals unnecessarily, often treat them in a barbarous manner and have caused innumerable extinctions. We threaten not only their existence, but our own existence, thereby belying the distinction between "them" and "us." Our cruelty to other forms of life has "infected" our souls and made us "less human."  Karma is a powerful and universal force on all planes of existence. Until mankind understands his karmic role in the universe, he would be seriously harmed by the introduction of any "alien" technology. If such alien technology is proffered it should be treated as the proverbial Trojan horse.

An intelligent non-Earth species, conscious of the above, might attempt to share with mankind their wisdom, without invoking the dangers that would damage their or mankind's karma. One way of accomplishing this would be to permeate man's dreamtime consciousness, subtly and powerfully teaching lessons leading to self discovery and universal awareness. It would then be for mankind to reconcile imparted wisdom with his conscious state so that wisdom becomes action.

However, a non-Earth species that chooses to interact on a conscious level at this time in human history, would be doing so with the intent to manipulate. That species would have determined that their and mankind's destinies are so intertwined that direct interaction is required to shape the future to their advantage. However, the costs to that species would be enormous. At best they could only control the evolutionary pathway, since their manipulation would make way for other, more loving and understanding species to provide palliatives and alternatives. 

Can we exclude the possibility that these "aliens" are really the end point of human deevolution and genetic homogenization? Beings traversing time, seeking to recapture a lost future. Or, perhaps they are not of this world- but are seeking to genetically and culturally merge with our species and cohabit the Earth as equals, offsetting our weaknesses with their strengths and ensuring the survival of both species. Again, are UFOs manifestations of man's psychic reality or physical phenomena or both?

 "Jung came to the conclusion that UFOs were examples of the phenomena of synchronicity where external events mirror internal psychic states."  From: "The Symbolism of UFOs and Aliens" -John Fraim

"UFO theorists gain support abroad, but repression at home"  - Leslie Kean, "The Boston Globe," 5/21/2000

"Beware the bearers of false gifts and their broken promises. Much pain, but still time. Believe there is good out there."- August 15, 2002 Winchester/Crabwood Crop Circle Spiral Code Message.