The Ancient Alien Question_ A New Inquiry Into the Existence, Evidence, and Influence of Ancient Visitors

301 Pages·2011·2.689 MB·English

by  Philip Coppens, Erich von Däniken

The Ancient Alien Question
Philip Coppens
New Page Books (2011)
★★★★☆
Rating:
"…an important and outstanding contribution."
--Erich von Daniken, best-selling author of Twilight of the Gods
"The Ancient Alien Question provides a captivating adventure around the
world and sheds an interesting perspective on the Ancient Astronaut
Theory. It raises questions that culminate in well-thought-out, and
sometimes downright startling, conclusions. A must-read for anyone who
wants to expand their knowledge horizon in this kick-ass field."
--Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, author, Gods or Ancient Aliens? producer, Ancient
Aliens: The Series
"In The Ancient Alien Question Coppens breaks the intellectual sound
barrier and offers his readers a well-researched and well-written book that
challenges this last taboo of the human adventure. Definitely a not-to-be-
missed book!"
--Robert Bauval, author of The Orion Mystery
"Philip Coppens covers all the bases on this controversial topic. His
research is thorough and he addresses each topic with a balanced overview
that cuts through the jungle of confusion with a very sharp machete of
reason."
--David Hatcher Childress, author of Technology of the Gods
Have we been visited by extraterrestrial beings?
Did these "ancient aliens" contribute to the birth of human civilization?
Do our ancient monuments contain evidence of their presence?
The Ancient Alien Question reveals an array of astonishing truths,
including:

A radically different understanding of the pyramids and how they were
constructed
The origins of crystal skulls and how they were found
The extraordinary stories behind monuments such as the Nazca lines
and Puma Punku, and who built them
How extraterrestrials came to our planet and the evidence that supports
this
Analyzing the historical and archaeological evidence, Philip Coppens
demonstrates that there is substantial proof that our ancestors were far more
technologically advanced than currently accepted, and that certain cultures
interacted with non-human intelligences. Our ancestors were clearly not
alone.
Forty years after Erich von Däniken posed these questions in Chariots of
the Gods, Coppens provides clear and concise answers to the great
historical enigmas in a most accessible and readable format.
Your view of human history will never be the same again!
Review
"An important and outstanding contribution." ---Erich von Däniken, author
of Chariots of the Gods
About the Author
Philip Coppens is an internationally renowned investigative journalist,
author, and regular contributor to magazines such as Atlantis Rising and
NEXUS Magazine. He is labeled a skeptic by the believers, and a believer
by the skeptics--a unique position which makes him a well-recognized
voice of reason. He is the author of six books, including The New Pyramid
Age, and is one of the leading contributors to The History Channel's
popular series, Ancient Aliens. He lives in Edinburgh and Los Angeles,
California.
Erich von Daniken is arguably the most widely read and most-copied
nonfiction author in the world. He published his first (and most well-
known) book, Chariots of the Gods, in 1968. It was a worldwide best-seller
and has been followed by 31 more books including the recent hit History Is
Wrong (New Page Books). His works have been translated into 28 different
languages and have sold a total of 63 million copies. Several of his books
have also been turned into films, and Erich's ideas have been the inspiration
for a wide range of TV series, including the History Channel's smash hit
special, "Ancient Aliens." He is an ever-present figure on the international
lecture circuit. He lives in Switzerland.
THE
ANCIENT
ALIEN
QUESTION
THE
ANCIENT
ALIEN
QUESTION
A New Inquiry Into the Existence, Evidence, and Influence of Ancient
Visitors
PHILIP COPPENS
Copyright © 2012 by Philip Coppens
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Coppens, Filip.
The ancient alien question : a new inquiry into the existence, evidence, and influence
of ancient visitors / by Philip Coppens.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index.
ISBN 978-1-60163-198-5 -- ISBN 978-1-60163-628-7 (ebook)
1. Human-alien encounters. 2. Civilization, Ancient--Extraterrestrial influences.
3. Unidentified flying objects--Religious aspects. 4. Life on other planets. 5.
Extraterrestrial beings. I. Title.
BF2050.C67 2012
001.942--dc23
2011027037
Acknowledgments
I have been posing the Ancient Alien Question for almost two
decades now, and hundreds of people have joined me on my quest for
an answer. I would particularly like to thank Erich von Däniken, Uli
Dopatka, and Gene M. Phillips for inviting me, as a young man in my
20s, to air my side of the debate at a number of Ancient Astronaut
Society World Conferences in the 1990s. Special thanks, of course, are
due to Erich, as he is not only the pioneer in this subject, but also the
man who kindly wrote the foreword for this book, which is truly a
great honor and privilege. I thank Giorgio Tsoukalos for a friendship
that began then, which has grown since, and especially for his
unending devotion to the cause, however hard the going sometimes
became.
My drive to answer the Ancient Alien Question was reignited by the
wonderful team at Prometheus Pictures, the producers of Ancient
Aliens. Your professionalism is equal to none and every minute of
filming was a joy (yes, David Silver, that includes the eight-hour wait
for a replacement camera in Rennes-le-Château). However, I need to
single out Kevin Burns for his commitment and vision, as well as Evan
Goldstein, with whom my part of the story began.
This book would not have come about without the vision of Michael
Pye at New Page Books. You and the team at New Page are the engine
that made this book come true.
In my circle of friends, I would like to specifically thank: Paige
Tucker; Jason Gossman; Sarah Symons; Mary Parent; Patrick Ruffino;
Patrick Bernauw; Marc Borms; Chris Norman; Cris Winter; Gerard
Lohan; Eileen, Cathy, and Janeth Hall; Debbie Nicastro; Herman
Hegge; Dawn Molkenbur; Tobi and Gerda Dobler; Marianne Wilson;
Theresa Byrne; Cynthia James and Carl Studna; Gail Heron Sterling;
Geoff Potts; JoAnn Parks and MAX; Peter van Deursen and Anneke
Koremans; Isobel Denham; Kelly Cole; Philippe Canal. Apart from