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 12th 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
- The-12th-Planet — The 12th Planet