Art Bell welcomes Erich von Daniken, bestselling author of Chariots of the Gods, for his first-ever appearance on the program. Von Daniken presents his theory that extraterrestrial visitors landed on Earth thousands of years ago, leaving behind evidence in the Nazca Lines of Peru, ancient Indian texts describing orbital cities and smaller vehicles called Vimanas, and biblical accounts like Ezekiel's detailed descriptions of a technical craft. The conversation delves into von Daniken's belief… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/november-6-1998-ancient-astronauts-erich-von-daniken