Chariots of the Gods

By Erich von Däniken,

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The groundbreaking classic that introduced the theory that ancient Earth established contact with aliens.

Immediately recognized as a work of monumental importance, Chariots of the Gods endures as proof that Earth has been visited repeatedly by advanced aliens from other worlds. Here, Erich von Daniken…

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Published in the 1960s, Chariots of the Gods is a book forever! Mysteries do not limit to fiction works alone. There are stunning mysteries remaining shrouded in the limitless cosmos. What is there in the space? Are we the only intelligent beings in the universe? Thousands of years ago, how were the pyramids in Egypt and South America built, without the help of developed tools and technology? What do the magnificent cave drawings, and huge carved granite temples in India and elsewhere, tell us? A well-researched book Chariots of the Gods takes the readers on an exploratory trip to the…

This might seem like an odd choice, but I’m recommending Chariots of the Gods because, while technically a non-fiction book, it turns our own ancient history into sci-fi! My mother, of all people, gave me my first copy of this book in high school, thus starting my lifelong fascination with the ancient astronaut theory. I’ve never been able to look at a pyramid the same way since! 

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