Remnants of the Gods: A Virtual Tour of Alien Influence in Egypt, Spain, France, Turkey, and Italy

by Erich von Däniken

"Erich boldly continues to challenge our understanding of history."
--Philip Coppens, author, The Ancient Alien Question
We live in an age of information. But there are things in our prehistory "about which we do not have the faintest idea," writes best-selling author Erich von Daniken in his gripping new book, Remnants of the Gods. Stone structures erected by master builders, mysterious underground complexes, geometrically aligned stone circles, the breathtaking pyramids of Egypt--who built them? And, perhaps more importantly, where did these builders obtain such incredible knowledge?
Erich von Daniken shows in detail how whole countries were surveyed thousands of years ago. Hundreds of Stone Age holy places are located at equal distances from one another, forming giant squares and triangles.
How was all of this possible? Classic archaeology provides no answers to these questions. Worse still, it doesn't even appear to be interested. Are we all threatening to become "camp followers of disinterest," as Erich asks?
Featuring more than 160 color photos and illustrations, Erich reveals the secrets of "impossible buildings" in Europe and the Mediterranean region, describes "crazy facts," and relentlessly exposes false doctrines.
"Remnants of the Gods" will make even strident skeptics reconsider what they think they know of the past.

Genres: Aliens, Nonfiction, Metaphysics

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2012

About the author

Greek: Έριχ φον Νταίνικεν
Born on April 14th, 1935, in Zofingen, Switzerland, Erich von Däniken was educated at the College St-Michel in Fribourg, where already as a student he occupied his time with the study of the ancient holy writings. While managing director of a Swiss hotel, he wrote his first book, Chariots of the Gods, which was an immediate bestseller in the United States, Germany, and later in 38 other countries.

Von Däniken's books have been translated into 28 languages, and have sold 60 million copies worldwide. From his books two full-length documentary films have been produced: Chariots of the Gods and Messages of the Gods. Of the more than 3,000 lectures which Erich von Däniken has given in 25 countries, over 500 were presented at universities. Fluent in four languages, Erich von Däniken is an avid researcher and a compulsive traveller, averaging 100'000 miles each year to remote spots of the Earth. This enables him to closely examine the phenomena about which he writes.

Von Däniken is a member of the Swiss writers association, the German writers association, and the International PEN-Club.

Reviews

[İlkim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Keşke resimlerin sırası atlanmasa ve de renkli basılabilmiş olsalardı.

[Cameron Hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like most readers I know Erich's work from Chariots of the Gods so when this book was released I jumped at the chance to read it. I enjoyed every minute of this book. He walks you into the fact that all we have before us now was built on what was left by much much earlier civilizations and so much more. The book is filled with wonderful pictures and his take on these megalithic sites. If you are a fan of Ancient Aliens or megalithic sites you will enjoy this book!
Cam Hale
Host of Expanded Perspectives Podcast

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another awesome high quality picture book, but it's more technical than the previous book I read.

[Max Nemtsov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Очередной том парадоксографической саги фон Дэникена (строго в беспорядке) — он преимущественно о сетках и линиях, покрывающих землю, и египетских пирамидах. Тут в поддержку своих методов фантазирования он уже привлекает Пауля Файерабенда, и это не лишено, конечно, смысла.
Что же касается остального, это читать сейчас, конечно, круче всяких жульвернов и конандойлей детства, но функцию такое чтение выполняет, разумеется, ту же самую: это романтическое средство побега от скучной беспросветности.

[Denver Michaels · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you've read much of von Daniken's work, then you're not going to get a lot of new information here. However, if you're a fan of von Daniken, as I am, you won't mind the repetition. What you will love about the book is the pictures, probably 100 or so, of the giant megalithic structures found across the Mediterranean region and elsewhere.

[Trey Nowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had some good pics and talked about a lot more topics I am familiar with so I enjoyed this a lot more.

[Camarada Ugarte · Rating 3 out of 5]

mais um livro que eu acabei de ler do von Daniken
esses livros de "viagens visuais" são bem rápidas pois tem várias páginas só com imagens
enfim,seguindo uma receita parecida do livro anterior,porém esse me instigou um fato interessante por ter levantado as questões das pirâmides do Egito,tema muito controverso no meio acadêmico (pelo que foi descrito no livro)
achei ele melhor que o outro,mas não muita coisa de diferença
mas vou dar a mesma nota

[Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book for anybody interested in Archeology and Ancient Megalithic structures. Daniken brings out good points and falacies of accepted archeological theories. Lots of photos of sites. My only wish is that there were captions under each photo along with the reference in the text. If you like the show "Ancient Aliens" reading this book will give you added insight.

[Phyllis Cronbaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another winner

A friend asked me the other day why I was obsessed with this history of our planet. All I could think to say was, Why aren't you? Thanks, Erich, for another fascinating read.

[Aaron Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

interesting

[Matthew Chapman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Crazy, crazy, crazy, in your face, all the time!

At least the pictures were nice.

[Dan Zarfati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many interesting points, Malta, giants, Carnac. Perhaps one of his best works.

[Wil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

[Robert Manuel Lozano · Rating 2 out of 5]

Alternative history or real history?

Raises important questions on the origins of men and the foundations of ancient history revealing recently discovered geometrical facts about the Greek civilization that cannot be explained by mere coincide but rather by modern methods of surveying. It also expands upon the thesis that the pyramids were built before the flood by engineers and architects with highly advanced knowledge that clearly surpassed the capabilities of the Egyptian civilization at the time of construction according to Egyptologists. A must read for those interested in the ancient-astronaut theory.

[Bill Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I believe I own every book Van Daniken has written. If not, it's my error as I really enjoy his writing. This book is more of a compilation of things you may have seen before from him, but the information is rearranged and refreshed. Although it wasn't as eye-popping as reading something the first time, it was good to get another look at the interesting ideas and theories of this remarkable author.

[Veiltender · Rating 1 out of 5]

What a disappointing book. I did not expect to be convinced, but I was disappointed in how little work was expended in convincing me. Presumably I was to have already read von Daniken’s other books. (Edited to add: to tell you how utterly forgettable this book is—I read this book again and did not realize that I had already read it until I went to put it here on Goodreads.)