Erich von Däniken
Appears in 5 conspiracy theories
Anunnaki — Ancient Alien Gods of Sumer
Zecharia Sitchin claimed Sumerian texts describe alien Anunnaki who created humans. The theory's origins, claims, and why scholars reject it.
Anunnaki & Ancient Aliens Theory
The ancient astronaut theory claims aliens visited Earth thousands of years ago and were worshipped as gods. From Sumerian tablets to the History Channel — how a fringe idea went mainstream.
Great Pyramid — Built with Lost or Advanced Technology
The Great Pyramid's precision (less than 1cm error over 230 meters) and alignment to true north (accurate to 0.05 degrees) fuel theories that lost technology or alien assistance was involved.
Ancient Advanced Technology Cover-Up
The theory that ancient civilizations possessed advanced science and technology — including electricity, flight, and precise engineering — that has been suppressed or lost, with mainstream archaeology covering up evidence.
Ancient Nuclear War — Mohenjo-Daro Evidence
Theorists claim vitrified structures at Mohenjo-Daro and references to 'Brahmastra' weapons in the Mahabharata prove ancient nuclear warfare — archaeological evidence points to other explanations.