Celestial Geometry: Understanding the Astronomical Meanings of Ancient Sites
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have sought inspiration and guidance in the night sky. Celestial Geometry explores the remarkable achievements of ancient astronomers at over 60 archaeological sites, from European stone circles like Stonehenge to the pyramids of Egypt and Central America,...
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Since the dawn of civilization, humans have sought inspiration and guidance in the night sky. Celestial Geometry explores the remarkable achievements of ancient astronomers at over 60 archaeological sites, from European stone circles like Stonehenge to the pyramids of Egypt and Central America, the medicine wheels of North America, the carved monoliths of Easter Island, and lesser-known structures like the sun clock of Goseck. Combining myths and legends with modern science, this beautifully illustrated book is a profoundly illuminating celebration of human curiosity and creativity.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781780283869 (1780283865)
ASIN: 1780283865
Publish date: October 1st 2012
Publisher: Watkins Publishing
Pages no: 240
Edition language: English
Nice astronomical outline of a large number of global ancient sites with a photograph or illustration on nearly every page. Not too technical. Includes such things as alignment with the solstices, the equinoxes, solar burials, alignments with patron saints feast days, cross-quarter days, alignment...
11 years ago
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