Description
According to the Evidence is a book written by Erich von Däniken, a Swiss author best known for his work on the ancient astronaut hypothesis. The book, published in 1974, presents von Däniken’s arguments and evidence that ancient civilizations were visited by extraterrestrial beings who influenced human culture, technology, and development.
In According to the Evidence, von Däniken continues the themes introduced in his previous work, Chariots of the Gods? (1968), where he proposed that various ancient monuments and artifacts around the world were evidence of extraterrestrial intervention. He supports his claims by examining archaeological sites, religious texts, and myths from various cultures, suggesting that they may contain references to visits by alien beings in ancient times.
Some key points and evidence he discusses include:
- Mysterious Ancient Monuments: Von Däniken highlights structures such as the Egyptian pyramids, Stonehenge, and the Nazca Lines in Peru, suggesting that their complexity and scale could not have been achieved by primitive civilizations without advanced technology or extraterrestrial help.
- Mythology and Religious Texts: He examines ancient myths and religious stories, such as those from Sumer, Egypt, and India, interpreting them as references to encounters with gods or beings from other worlds.
- Technological Knowledge: Von Däniken points out that many ancient cultures seemed to possess advanced knowledge in areas like astronomy, engineering, and mathematics, which he believes could have been passed on by extraterrestrial visitors.
Although von Däniken’s theories have been controversial and often criticized by mainstream archaeologists and historians, his books have contributed to the popularization of the ancient astronaut hypothesis and have sparked widespread interest in alternative explanations of human history.
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