Theory of Ancient Astronauts (Ancient Astronaut Theory)

The ancient astronaut hypothesis proposes that extraterrestrial beings visited Earth in antiquity and influenced human civilization.

Key Proponents

• Erich von Däniken — Chariots of the Gods (1968)
• Zecharia Sitchin — The 12^th Planet (1976)
• Graham Hancock — Fingerprints of the Gods (1995)
• Robert Bauval — The Orion Mystery (1994)

Key Claims

• Ancient texts describe extraterrestrial visitors
• Megalithic structures required advanced technology
• Human evolution was influenced by external intervention
• Religious traditions preserve memories of contact

See Also

• Däniken — Erich von Däniken
• Hancock — Graham Hancock
• Sitchin Key Quotes — Sitchin's key claims
• Twelfth Planet — The 12^th Planet