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Explore the origins of human connection to the stars with Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth. Published by Bloomsbury, this authoritative guide provides an introduction to archaeoastronomy, examining how prehistoric civilizations understood and used the sky. By combining archaeological evidence with oral traditions, this book reveals how early humans perceived celestial phenomena. The text offers diverse perspectives on ancient astronomy through more than 200 entries. Readers can study specific global case studies, such as Stonehenge, the pyramids of Egypt and Mexico, Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, and the Nazca lines in Peru. It also covers essential themes including ancient cosmologies, calendars, and historical ideas regarding the heavens.

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This Bloomsbury encyclopedia provides an authoritative introduction to the field of archaeoastronomy.

The text includes over 200 entries covering diverse ways to study ancient celestial understanding.

Learn through specific global case studies including Stonehenge and the Nazca lines in Peru.

Explore historical connections to the sky through archaeological evidence and oral traditions.

The content covers essential themes such as ancient cosmologies, calendars, and celestial ideas.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
21 October 2005
Listed Since
04 January 2007

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