Erich von Däniken
Author / Ancient Astronaut Theory / Pseudoscience / Pop Culture

Definition:
Erich von Däniken (born 1935 in Switzerland) is a bestselling author and one of the most prominent proponents of the Ancient Astronaut Theory—the idea that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in antiquity and influenced early human civilizations. His work blends archaeology, mythology, and speculation into a controversial alternative history model.

Most Famous Work:

• „Chariots of the Gods?“ (original German: „Erinnerungen an die Zukunft“, 1968)
  → Global bestseller
  → Sparked worldwide interest in ancient alien theories

Core Claims:

• Ancient monuments like the pyramids, Stonehenge, or the Nazca lines cannot be explained without advanced technology

• Deities in ancient myths were actually extraterrestrial visitors

• Religious texts contain coded descriptions of space travel, technology, or genetic engineering

• Humanity may have been created or influenced by aliens

Reception and Criticism:

• Scholars criticize his work for being unscientific, selectively sourced, and lacking evidence

• His theories are classified as pseudoscience, but they remain highly popular among general audiences

• Influential on media such as Ancient Aliens, films (Prometheus, Indiana Jones 4), and various documentaries

Cultural Significance:

• Key figure in shaping the “ancient aliens” mythos

• Popular in esoteric circles, alternative archaeology, and conspiracy theory communities

• Founder of Mystery Park (now Jungfrau Park) in Interlaken, Switzerland

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