Chariots of the Gods?

"Chariots of the Gods?" is a book by Erich von Däniken published in 1968. It explores the idea that ancient civilizations were visited by extraterrestrial beings, which he argues influenced human culture, religion, and technology. Von Däniken points to ancient structures, artworks, and myths as evidence that these encounters occurred. The book sparked significant interest and debate in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, and the study of ancient history, though many professionals criticize its theories for lacking scientific rigor and reliance on speculation rather than evidence. It remains a popular work in the genre of ancient astronaut theories.