--- product_id: 105431722 title: "Chariots of the Gods: 50th Anniversary Edition" price: "R925" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/105431722-chariots-of-the-gods-50th-anniversary-edition store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 50 years of groundbreaking theories Ancient astronaut hypothesis explored Accessible, thought-provoking writing Chariots of the Gods: 50th Anniversary Edition **Price:** R925 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock the secrets of the cosmos and history — don’t miss the conversation that’s reshaping our past! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chariots of the Gods: 50th Anniversary Edition - **How much does it cost?** R925 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/105431722-chariots-of-the-gods-50th-anniversary-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Join a Global Community of Thinkers:** Be part of millions questioning the status quo and expanding their worldview. - • **Engaging & Relatable Narrative Style:** Written in clear, vivid language that makes complex ideas easy to grasp. - • **Timeless Insight into Ancient Mysteries:** Dive into 50 years of revolutionary ideas that challenge mainstream history. - • **Fuel Your Curiosity with Space & History:** Explore compelling ancient astronaut theories that spark endless conversations. - • **Perfect Starter for Open-Minded Explorers:** Ideal for professionals eager to blend science, history, and speculative thought. ## Overview Chariots of the Gods: 50th Anniversary Edition by Erich von Däniken revisits the pioneering ancient astronaut theory that has fascinated millions for half a century. This edition offers accessible, engaging prose that challenges conventional history and invites readers to explore the possibility of extraterrestrial influence on early civilizations. A must-read for curious minds eager to question mainstream narratives and join a global dialogue on humanity’s cosmic origins. ## Description AS SEEN ON ANCIENT ALIENS • Now in a beautiful 50th anniversary edition with a new foreword and afterword by the author, this is the groundbreaking classic that introduced the theory that ancient Earth established contact with aliens. Immediately recognized as a work of monumental importance, Chariots of the Gods endures as proof that Earth has been visited repeatedly by advanced aliens from other worlds. Here, Erich von Däniken examines ancient ruins, lost cities, spaceports, ufos, and a myriad of hard scientific facts that point to extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Most incredible of all, however, is von Däniken's theory that we are the descendants of these galactic pioneers—and he reveals the archaeological discoveries that prove it... The dramatic discoveries and irrefutable evidence: • An alien astronaut preserved in a pyramid • Thousand-year-old spaceflight navigation charts • Computer astronomy from Incan and Egyptian ruins • A map of the land beneath the ice cap of Antarctica • A giant spaceport discovered in the Andes Includes remarkable photos that document mankind's first contact with aliens at the dawn of civilization. Review: Excellent perspective, great theories, relatable writing - I am only on chapter 4, but I already absolutely love it. I originally, like most of you, heard of Erich's work through the tv show Ancient Aliens that more or less features his research and theories. This being the most popular of his books, I bought it to sink my teeth into some more details and get deeper into the theories, because I think they are fascinating. When my book arrived, I was so excited, and after just the first two chapters, any doubt in this theory had left my mind. The first two chapters are all about putting the universe into perspective, then he describes a hypothetical scenario followed by a "Why couldn't this have happened to our ancestors?" It's very compelling and very convincing and in my opinion, makes way more sense than what mainstream scientists try to shove down our throats. It infuriates me that in school and in the news we are always told what to believe. This guy came along with his own theory and millions of people are picking up on this idea because it makes more sense than the history books, in my opinion. And for the naysayers that say he is crazy, who are they to decide who is right and wrong? A theory is like an opinion, and can't be redacted just because somebody says it should be. For so long everyone thought the world was flat, because it would be impossible for people to stand on the underside of a globe. They thought the earth was the center of the universe. Science advanced and we found out they were wrong. Science has been wrong before, but they seem to not want to accept that, and just stay in their bubble, ignorant to the rest of the theories out there because surely they think they could never be wrong again. I truly believe that if this topic were researched further with the most advanced technology, we would find something incredible. Unfortunately, that day may never come if the coming generation's brilliant minds are forced into narrow-minded thinking. It would take generations and generations of open-mindedness, but eventually I hope the world comes to be as fascinated in these theories as I am, and move forward with more research and testing. Furthermore, with the Mars One project approaching, what are we doing? We are finding a planet that is habitable, and we're going to colonize it. One day ancestors of native Martian humans will tell their grandchildren about how they came from a distant planet. If we are going to be aliens on Mars, is it really logical to think this is the first time a civilization has ever traveled to another planet? Can you confirm without a doubt that we are the first beings to travel through space and land on another surface different from our own? I don't think so. The book is written in a very easy to comprehend writing style. Instead of using huge complex words and sentences that 90% of the population wouldn't understand, he writes in a more personal style and describes things very well. His words have great imagery to them which also helps to completely understand his message. If you have an open mind and are not opposed to learning about the ancient astronaut theories, you MUST read this book. I think it's a great place to start, and I already have a list of books compiled that I want to read next. - Amanda Zamiska, Pittsburgh, PA Review: Chariots of the Gods - Chariots of the Gods is a book needing little introduction. The ideas introduced here launched author von Däniken to a certain degree of fame (and infamy) around the world. The concept of alien gods intervening in the early development of man would live on for decades in the numerous books, films, and documentaries that would follow. Having been first published over four decades ago, there are parts of Chariots which have not aged well. Some bits are downright depressing: It turns out that not only did we fail to land on Mars by 1986, as was once a "certainty," but we've seemingly given up the quest entirely. The writer's optimism toward man's progress, anchored in the early achievements of the space age, simply did not align with a future written by politicians and tax payers. That said, despite becoming dated, a discussion of technology was essentially unavoidable given the nature of the material. If I have one fault to find with the writing, it would be that the author tends to dwell on the refusal of the scientific community to consider his proposals. He tells us, continuously, how historical dogma is accepted without questioning, and how we must not be closed minded to alternatives. It's hard to fault the man, as he was essentially predicting (rather accurately) the shunning and dismissal his writing would receive in scientific circles. Still, as the reader, I'm already effectively committed as his audience, and I don't find it entirely necessary to beat the poor horse quite so badly. A note about production quality: The mass market paperback is a bit disappointing. The pictures, in particular, are almost impossible to view. But I guess you get what you pay for, and that does not reflect the overall quality of the source material. Ultimately I highly recommend this book. The key, I think, is to focus on the questions posed in the content, rather than the conclusions. It's the questions which are fascinating, and it's the questions which, more often than not, continue to stand the test of time. How did ancient civilizations query and transport boulders so massive they would challenge even modern machinery? For what purpose were giant structures and drawings that could only be viewed from space? Why did religions spanning the physical earth, and without regular contact with one another, share such similar stories of origin? How did ancient cartographers gain knowledge of seemingly "undiscovered" lands, and ancient astronomers of planets and galaxies only recently observed with modern optics? It's amazing how little we know about our own past. Whether or not one is able to buy in to the proposal of visitation by extraterrestrial intelligences being a plausible conclusion, any sufficiently curious person should be taken in by the mysteries which modern doctrine tends to gloss over. Rating: 5/5 ## Features - Chariots of the Gods? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #57,287 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Ancient & Controversial Knowledge #6 in Unexplained Mysteries (Books) #7 in UFOs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 11,506 Reviews | ## Images ![Chariots of the Gods: 50th Anniversary Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7124BwOUGLL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent perspective, great theories, relatable writing *by A***. on March 12, 2014* I am only on chapter 4, but I already absolutely love it. I originally, like most of you, heard of Erich's work through the tv show Ancient Aliens that more or less features his research and theories. This being the most popular of his books, I bought it to sink my teeth into some more details and get deeper into the theories, because I think they are fascinating. When my book arrived, I was so excited, and after just the first two chapters, any doubt in this theory had left my mind. The first two chapters are all about putting the universe into perspective, then he describes a hypothetical scenario followed by a "Why couldn't this have happened to our ancestors?" It's very compelling and very convincing and in my opinion, makes way more sense than what mainstream scientists try to shove down our throats. It infuriates me that in school and in the news we are always told what to believe. This guy came along with his own theory and millions of people are picking up on this idea because it makes more sense than the history books, in my opinion. And for the naysayers that say he is crazy, who are they to decide who is right and wrong? A theory is like an opinion, and can't be redacted just because somebody says it should be. For so long everyone thought the world was flat, because it would be impossible for people to stand on the underside of a globe. They thought the earth was the center of the universe. Science advanced and we found out they were wrong. Science has been wrong before, but they seem to not want to accept that, and just stay in their bubble, ignorant to the rest of the theories out there because surely they think they could never be wrong again. I truly believe that if this topic were researched further with the most advanced technology, we would find something incredible. Unfortunately, that day may never come if the coming generation's brilliant minds are forced into narrow-minded thinking. It would take generations and generations of open-mindedness, but eventually I hope the world comes to be as fascinated in these theories as I am, and move forward with more research and testing. Furthermore, with the Mars One project approaching, what are we doing? We are finding a planet that is habitable, and we're going to colonize it. One day ancestors of native Martian humans will tell their grandchildren about how they came from a distant planet. If we are going to be aliens on Mars, is it really logical to think this is the first time a civilization has ever traveled to another planet? Can you confirm without a doubt that we are the first beings to travel through space and land on another surface different from our own? I don't think so. The book is written in a very easy to comprehend writing style. Instead of using huge complex words and sentences that 90% of the population wouldn't understand, he writes in a more personal style and describes things very well. His words have great imagery to them which also helps to completely understand his message. If you have an open mind and are not opposed to learning about the ancient astronaut theories, you MUST read this book. I think it's a great place to start, and I already have a list of books compiled that I want to read next. - Amanda Zamiska, Pittsburgh, PA ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chariots of the Gods *by M***E on September 4, 2012* Chariots of the Gods is a book needing little introduction. The ideas introduced here launched author von Däniken to a certain degree of fame (and infamy) around the world. The concept of alien gods intervening in the early development of man would live on for decades in the numerous books, films, and documentaries that would follow. Having been first published over four decades ago, there are parts of Chariots which have not aged well. Some bits are downright depressing: It turns out that not only did we fail to land on Mars by 1986, as was once a "certainty," but we've seemingly given up the quest entirely. The writer's optimism toward man's progress, anchored in the early achievements of the space age, simply did not align with a future written by politicians and tax payers. That said, despite becoming dated, a discussion of technology was essentially unavoidable given the nature of the material. If I have one fault to find with the writing, it would be that the author tends to dwell on the refusal of the scientific community to consider his proposals. He tells us, continuously, how historical dogma is accepted without questioning, and how we must not be closed minded to alternatives. It's hard to fault the man, as he was essentially predicting (rather accurately) the shunning and dismissal his writing would receive in scientific circles. Still, as the reader, I'm already effectively committed as his audience, and I don't find it entirely necessary to beat the poor horse quite so badly. A note about production quality: The mass market paperback is a bit disappointing. The pictures, in particular, are almost impossible to view. But I guess you get what you pay for, and that does not reflect the overall quality of the source material. Ultimately I highly recommend this book. The key, I think, is to focus on the questions posed in the content, rather than the conclusions. It's the questions which are fascinating, and it's the questions which, more often than not, continue to stand the test of time. How did ancient civilizations query and transport boulders so massive they would challenge even modern machinery? For what purpose were giant structures and drawings that could only be viewed from space? Why did religions spanning the physical earth, and without regular contact with one another, share such similar stories of origin? How did ancient cartographers gain knowledge of seemingly "undiscovered" lands, and ancient astronomers of planets and galaxies only recently observed with modern optics? It's amazing how little we know about our own past. Whether or not one is able to buy in to the proposal of visitation by extraterrestrial intelligences being a plausible conclusion, any sufficiently curious person should be taken in by the mysteries which modern doctrine tends to gloss over. Rating: 5/5 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compelling, entertaining and instructive *by A***. on March 9, 2026* Given what we know today; the lengths the powers that be have sought to hide many truths from the masses, considering an ancient astronaut theory or panspermia even isn’t that far fetched. This book is an excellent recommendation for someone beginning their journey into pondering such interesting questions. ## Frequently Bought Together - Chariots of the Gods 50th Anniversary Edition - The Gods Never Left Us: The Long Awaited Sequel to the Worldwide Best-Seller Chariots of the Gods --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/105431722-chariots-of-the-gods-50th-anniversary-edition](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/105431722-chariots-of-the-gods-50th-anniversary-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-17*