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An overview of the theoretical foundations of archaeoastronomy with a case study of the Anazazi Culture.
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Archaeoastronomy Lecture notes and photographs from Leicester University.
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Native American Astronomy, with a focus on Lakota star knowledge.
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Alun Salt's weblog, musing on archaeoastronomy.
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Report on the display of the Sky Disc of Nebra from The Cosmic Mirror #236.
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An article on the Borana Calendar by Laurance Doyle of the SETI Institute.
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An interactive atlas of the world links to the archaeoastronomy and multicultural cosmology of ancient times.
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The Exploratorium's multimedia website on the site of Chaco Canyon. Includes a webcast from the Winter Solstice 2004.
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A unique prehistoric tomb in Ireland has been revealed to align to both the midsummer Sun and the midwinter Moon. BBC article
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Study of rupestral engravings in Italy.
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Dr. Cornelius Holtorf ponders the relationship of Archaeoastronomy to the megaliths of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
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Interview with David Dearnorn, a specialist in Peruvian Astronomy.
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Astronomía azteca y la observación de la naturaleza.
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Rajesh Mirchandani looks at the ancient cosmologies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India. Requires Real Player.
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Dr Kate Spence's theory of the cardinal alignment of Great Pyramid explained.
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Photograph of a sandstone artifact from Palo Alto California, and text which argues that marking carved into it are native represenations of the Big Dipper and Little Dipper.
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Astronomical analysis of petroglyphs on sandstone panels, Arizona.
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Founded in 1978 at the University of Maryland to advance research, education and public awareness of archaeoastronomy.
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Course notes for the Archaeoastronomy course at the University of Virginia, USA.
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Ancient stone circles and tombs in Ireland align with the Sun and the Moon, say astronomers. BBC Article
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A multimedia introduction to archaeoastronomy and ethnoastronomy suitable for K-12 teachers and students. Part of the University of Chicago's Digital Library.
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An article from "British Archaeology" magazine arguing for an astronomical motive for the building of some cursus monuments in prehistoric Britain.
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Largely German description of the Bronze Age artefact umearthed in Saxony-Anhalt, with FAQs in English.
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The earliest dioptra (c.300 BCE) was a device for measuring the angle, in parts of a "Sign", between two celestial objects. Photos and descriptions of how to make one and how they work.
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The BBC's science editor comes face to face with what is claimed to be the oldest map of the Moon ever made.
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Dr. Mark Hollabaugh presents his ethnographic research of Lakota astronomy.
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A possible astronomical observatory has been found near Goseck, eastern Germany. From the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (English Edition).
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A description of the Sky Disc of Nebra from The Cosmic Mirror #243
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An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal of imparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena and an appreciation of their cultural significance throughout the world.
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An archaeoastronomy book by William H. Calvin of the University of Washington. The book, which describes a dozen ways of predicting eclipses, can be purchased or downloaded for personal reading at no charge.
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Contact details for this international academic society.
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A controversial discovery of a 16,000-year-old "map of the night sky" in Lascaux caves. BBC article.
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Introduction to basic archaeoastronomical concepts with examples from across the world.
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A variety of projects ranging from African Astronomy to Zodiac Mosaics.
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Referenced article exploring this ancient Japanese kofun (burial mound). Astrological charts have been determined from the "star paintings" inside the tomb.
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Well referenced article by Steven Mizrach upon astronomy as practiced by the Lakota.
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Ligurian Archaeoastronomy, mainly in Italian but with some English and German translations.
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An online book of the folkore in Lithuania surrounding the sun, moon and stars by Jonas Vaiðkûnas.
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An introduction the to astronomical theories surrounding these Irish Neolithic Cairns.
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Re-evaluation of the existence of the Megalithic Calendar proposed by Alexander Thom.
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Discovery of a 6,500-year-old monument at Nabta, Egypt. BBC article.
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A news story on a solsticial alignment at a petroglyph site in Utah.
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Observe video of light/shadow interplay on 1,000+ year old rock art marking equinox sunrise at a remote, newly discovered Colorado site.
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The BBC reports that astronomer Dr Philip Stooke has found a map of the moon in an Irish tomb that pre-dates the earliest known one by about 5000 years.
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British Egyptologist puts forward an astronomical theory for the northern alignment of the Great Pyramid at Giza. BBC article.
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An interdisciplinary website dedicated to research, education and care of heritage in Astronomy in Culture.
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An article on how a German "Stonehenge" may be the world's oldest observatory.
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Stone relics and monuments, of unknown age or origin, with possible Solstitial and/or Principle Term alignments. With photos.
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A slide show of Anasazi astronomical sites with extensive notes.
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Evidence of highly complex astronomy within Australian Aboriginal society.
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New information and research about the astronomy of the Irish Stone Age, plus sections on the movements of the heavenly bodies and links to other sites.
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A guide the megalithic monuments of Scotland and their astronomical alignments. Also contains illustrations, a bibliography and suggestions for the best times of year to visit.
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The NASA site for Sun-Earth day 2005 (March 20). The theme is 'Ancient Observatories, Timeless Knowledge'. Includes webcasts.
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Determination of the orientation of ancient Khmer temples based on solar observations. Presents the data for several sites.
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Orientation of Greek and Egyptian temples and the role of astronomy in the setting of temple orientation.
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A detailed examination of M. Griaule's 1950 paper "Un Systeme Soudanais de Sirius" in terms of both ethnography and astronomy.
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Homepage of the Hanwakan Center, organized for the gathering of traditions and stories born of mankind's interaction with the physical environment and his understanding of the relationship between earth and sky.
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BBC Radio 4 interview on the methodology of archaeoastronomy with Prof. Clive Ruggles and Dr. Frank Prendergast. Requires Real Player.
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This site makes extensive use of Quicktime to describe and demonstrate the workings of an Hohokam observatory.
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The Centre for the Study of Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at Bath Spa University, UK
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Cesare Berrini's hypotheses concerning the relationships between bas-relief carvings on the Gateway of the Sun, the annual solar cycle, and geometric time measurement.
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Features a collaborative project between SECEF, Ideum, the NPS, other organizations, and individuals. Contains an overview, photos, a timeline, news, credits, and contact information.
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A project to build a stone circle aligned to the sunrises and sunsets of the solstices and equinoxes, as well as the north pole star, for use by the community as a tool for education and outreach.
