According to ancient theorists, aliens with
superior knowledge of science and engineering landed on our rock thousands
of years ago, sharing their expertise with early humans and
forever changing the course of human history. But how did this concept come about, and is there any evidence to prove it?
Alien theory grew out of the centuries-old idea that life is on other planets, and that humans and aliens have crossed paths before. The theme of human-alien interaction was thrust into mainstream in the 1960s, driven by a wave of UFO sightings and popular films like 2001: A Space Odyssey. The NASA program played no small part in this as well: If mankind could travel to other planets, why couldn’t aliens visit Earth?
In 1968, the Swiss author Erich von Däniken published Chariots of the Gods?, which became a immediate bestseller. In it, he put forth his ideas that, thousands of years ago, space travelers from other planets landed on Earth, where they taught us about technology and influenced religion. He is regarded by many as the father of ancient alien theory, also known as the ancient astronaut theory.
Most ancient alien theorists, including von Däniken, point to two types of evidence to back up their ideas. The first is ancient religious texts in which we witness and interact with gods or other heavenly thingss who descend from the sky—sometimes in vehicles like spaceships—and possess spectacular powers. The second is physical specimens such as cave art depicting alien figures and ancient architectural marvels like Stonehenge and the pyramids of Egypt.
If ET's visited this rock in the past, could they make an appearance in the future? For ancient theorists, the answer is a resounding yes. They believe that, by sharing their views with the world, they can help prepare future generations for the unstoppable encounter that awaits them.
If you think about it we are small compared to everything else in the galaxy, this rock is small. Most others are bigger and unlivable but you never know.
Alien theory grew out of the centuries-old idea that life is on other planets, and that humans and aliens have crossed paths before. The theme of human-alien interaction was thrust into mainstream in the 1960s, driven by a wave of UFO sightings and popular films like 2001: A Space Odyssey. The NASA program played no small part in this as well: If mankind could travel to other planets, why couldn’t aliens visit Earth?
In 1968, the Swiss author Erich von Däniken published Chariots of the Gods?, which became a immediate bestseller. In it, he put forth his ideas that, thousands of years ago, space travelers from other planets landed on Earth, where they taught us about technology and influenced religion. He is regarded by many as the father of ancient alien theory, also known as the ancient astronaut theory.
Most ancient alien theorists, including von Däniken, point to two types of evidence to back up their ideas. The first is ancient religious texts in which we witness and interact with gods or other heavenly thingss who descend from the sky—sometimes in vehicles like spaceships—and possess spectacular powers. The second is physical specimens such as cave art depicting alien figures and ancient architectural marvels like Stonehenge and the pyramids of Egypt.
If ET's visited this rock in the past, could they make an appearance in the future? For ancient theorists, the answer is a resounding yes. They believe that, by sharing their views with the world, they can help prepare future generations for the unstoppable encounter that awaits them.
If you think about it we are small compared to everything else in the galaxy, this rock is small. Most others are bigger and unlivable but you never know.
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