The Eyes of the Sphinx

The Newest Evidence of Extraterrestrial Contact in Ancient Egypt

By: Erich von Däniken

Narrated by: Danny Campbell

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's Summary

In this follow-up to Erich von Däniken's worldwide best seller Chariots of the Gods, the author reveals startling new evidence that could prove his theory that ancient Earth had contact with aliens. Von Däniken claims that an alien race helped to create the pyramids of Egypt, a claim he based upon the ruins themselves. And it is these ruins that now provide researchers with a never-ending source of clues, compelling discoveries, revelations, and evidence that Earth was indeed colonized by an alien race:

• Research showing that the location and design of the pyramids were uniquely fit for preservation---something the Egyptians couldn't possibly have known.
• Remains of the ships built by the Pharaohs and buried with them for travel in the afterlife---imitations of the ships they saw used by men from the sky.
• The most recent discoveries---hidden chambers and passageways, one of which ends at an ancient door. And behind the door is...the unknown.
• Prehistoric bones that prove the existence of a worldwide cult that deformed children's skulls in imitation of the "gods" they had seen.
• New interpretations of ancient writings---and new speculations on ancient mysteries.

©1996 Erich von Daniken (P)2011 Tantor

Terrible but not because of what you're thinking

First of all let me admit 2 things. First I am not a believer in VonDaniken's theories but I do like to listen to them in the same way I like listening to SciFi. Second I couldn't finish this book; I only made it half way before I could take no more.

Before I get to a summary let me tell you why this book was terrible.

1.The discussion of aliens is sparse and almost nonexistent. The book spends most of its time detailing archeological mysteries that the author finds interesting but apparently no conventional archeologist has any interest.

2.VonDaniken likes to scoff at others beliefs and laugh at what he thinks is faulty science.

3.The book has no real thesis that it is trying to prove or defend – especially one that ties in with the title in any way. He drifts around from idea to idea and it was painfully hard to try to figure out what all these ideas had in common.

It was perhaps the 2nd item that made me stop reading this book. I mean really - If you are writing a book that is based on the premise that aliens visited the earth and did all these crazy things and then left you should be a little more tolerant of other people’s ideas. Maybe I stopped reading before he could conclude everything but I had seen enough.

In the first part of the book VonDaniken tries to reason why there were so many animals mummified and why were they considered sacred. He also wanted to reason why there are so many animal hybrids depicted in Egyptian art and literature. Here is his theory summarized in my words.

Aliens were riding around the universe and ran out of gas. They stopped at earth to replenish all their supplies and fuel. They were here for a long time and got bored so they created genetic labs on earth to study replicating and creating hybrid animals for fun. Earthlings killed the first of these and really made the aliens mad so they started marking their animals with things like horns on their head or a special birthmarks. As a result humans could tell the animals “of the gods” and so treated them with respect even after the aliens left.

Seriously!? This is your theory and you scoff at people that believe in life after death….I bought this book deeply discounted on sale and it still wasn’t worth it to me. Maybe he just rubbed me the wrong way here. I did like is first book much more. Maybe the second half gets much more exciting and reveals secret truths about the world. Its a mystery I can live with.

Disappointing narration

This is a favourite of mine amongst Von Daniken's writings, but I was disappointed by the quality of the editing/production - in particular, persistent mispronunciations by the narrator.

a bit long winded, but a great book none the less.

a bit long winded, but a great book none the less. looking forward to more of them.

Ok

well I failed to remember rule #1 which don't judge a book by its cover. This book was okay but only about an hour of it was about the Sphinx. Most of it's about the pyramids and who built them they should have called it who built the pyramids...

Can't argue with facts

Great book. I'm a history major, and I can attest to the accuracy of his facts. Granted, as the author to his credit attests, his theories are of his own creation. However, if you read the texts from clay tablets literally, you can only agree with his assumptions.

Lots of names I'm not familiar with

I think it was a good book and was narrated well. The only problem I had with it was trying to concentrate to get the story and message out of each chapter because there were so many different names of gods and kings. Erich von Daniken always seems to just want to get to the real truth of everything, but he is blocked and discredited way too much. It is sad that the human race does not show more interest in our true creator and true history.

There are no aliens in this book

If you are very interested in ancient Egyptian history and archaeology, and already have a solid base of knowledge in these areas, then this book may interest you. If you are like me, mildly interested in these topics only in the context of ancient aliens, you will find this book boring. When I saw in the description that it was a followup to Chariots of the Gods I was ready to be entertained. I thought that some of the initial (boring) information was laying the groundwork for an argument that aliens were here on Earth back in the time of the building of the pyramids. No such point was ever made.

You can learn something about Egypt, the Sphinx, and the pyramids, and about how politics plays a role in what information scientists allow the public to have access to, but don't expect to meet Enlil or Enki in the pages of this book.

More Ancient Aliens

I like von Daniken and watch all the shows on Ancient Aliens. He does get a little technical, but perhaps not technical enough for some. I liked the narrator and enjoyed the book.

Not worth it

What disappointed you about The Eyes of the Sphinx?

I purchased this book because it was on sale and I wanted something to listed to before I received my monthly credits, to say it was disappointing would be to nice. He had almost no talk of Aliens. He spent much of the book talking about what other people did/believed. Not a good book

Would you ever listen to anything by Erich von Daniken again?

No

What didn’t you like about Danny Campbell’s performance?

Not the voice actor's fault, but when the subject matter is bad it is hard to focus.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Eyes of the Sphinx?

All of it

Any additional comments?

No

believable

I am not an expert at much. And I'm beginning to appreciate that more and more. I do not agree with the experts so many things. I enjoy the perspectives and the efforts that amateurs and enthusiasts have come up with about the pyramids in ancient Egypt. It makes more sense to me than the official story.

Truth.....detailed and amazing journey!

Anyone with an interest in one of the most important civilization's and its histories, Should listen to this graphic but lightly controversial information. It speaks volumes to the sub-concious questions we have all asked ourselves when faced with arceaological facts and evidence of the dynasties we had no proof of.
Given its complexity, it gives totally digestable answers to the mysteries of ancient perfection and obsession that has eluded many......

wow

amazing book I am new to audible but now hooked I will be listening to more of erich von deniken 's masterpieces

Gripping and Fascinating

From start to finish this book is fantastic. I was utterly gripped by the amount of evidence and the superb way in which supporting research was presented. The narrator is superb and very soothing.

tried, but....

narration sounds automated and just couldn't keep my interest. shame because it seems like it would be a good read.

Poor narration

Please, somebody teach this guy how to say "sepulchre" before he's allowed anywhere near another book about ancient history.

interesting book

an interesting book and having been to the pyramids it makes a lot more sense than the traditional views of them.

Brilliant Stuff!

A hugely entertaining ,gripping and , thought-provoking read. Von Daniken at his best. Smashing .,!

Erich von daniken is a great storyteller

great story telling and compelling facts in this engrossing and thought provoking book. hard to stop once you start

Great

A very interesting read. been listning all thw time in thw bath and the car.