Erich von Daniken
Appears in 4 conspiracy theories
Nazca Lines — Alien Landing Strips
The Nazca Lines geoglyphs in Peru, visible only from altitude, were claimed by von Daniken to be alien runway markings. Archaeological research shows they were ceremonial pathways made by the Nazca people.
Puma Punku — Alien or Advanced Ancient Construction
Puma Punku's precisely fitted andesite and diorite stones feature drill-hole precision that theorists claim exceeds ancient tools. Examining the H-blocks, Tiwanaku civilization, and the ancient alien theory.
Stonehenge — Acoustic Levitation / Lost Building Technique
Stonehenge's 25-ton stones were moved 150 miles from Wales without wheels or draft animals. Some theorists claim acoustic levitation or lost technology did the job. Here's what we actually know.
Ancient Indian Vimana Flying Machines
Were ancient Indians flying aircraft thousands of years ago? The Vaimanika Shastra, ancient astronaut claims, and Hindu nationalist pseudohistory — examining the vimana theory.