Archaeoastronomy
Where astronomy and archaeology meet--including the study of past ways of keeping track of the changing seasons by way of the solar and lunar calendars--is called archaeoastronomy.
Astronomical Observatories
Astronomical observatories have been built by humans for thousands of years, all over the world. Here's a selection of the some of the most interesting observatories from our ancient past.
Astronomical observatories have been built by humans for thousands of years, all over the world. Here's a selection of the some of the most interesting observatories from our ancient past.
Chankillo Photographs - Astronomical Observatory Photos of Chankillo
A selection of photographs from the prehistoric Chankillo astronomical observatory of Peru, by Ivan Ghezzi.
A selection of photographs from the prehistoric Chankillo astronomical observatory of Peru, by Ivan Ghezzi.
Astronomical Observatories
Astronomical observatories have been built by humans for thousands of years, all over the world. Here's a selection of the some of the most interesting.
Astronomical observatories have been built by humans for thousands of years, all over the world. Here's a selection of the some of the most interesting.
Archaeoastronomy
A bibliography of recent books and journals on astronomy in the ancient world, compiled by David Dearborn
A bibliography of recent books and journals on astronomy in the ancient world, compiled by David Dearborn
Ancient Observatories
From Space Imaging, satellite images from several sites associated with astronomical observatories, from Abu Simbel to Uxmal.
From Space Imaging, satellite images from several sites associated with astronomical observatories, from Abu Simbel to Uxmal.
Archaeoastronomy of the Americas - David Dearborn's Bibliography
Archaeoastronomer David Dearborn's extensive bibliography on the study of the science of archaeoastronomy in the American continents.
Archaeoastronomer David Dearborn's extensive bibliography on the study of the science of archaeoastronomy in the American continents.
The Ancient Astronomical Observatory of Rujm el-Hiri, Israel
The 5,000 year old megalithic building in the Golan Heights called Rujm el-Hiri was apparently intended for star-watching in Israel; that certainly seems like an appropriate topic for the season. Happy holidays, everyone!
The 5,000 year old megalithic building in the Golan Heights called Rujm el-Hiri was apparently intended for star-watching in Israel; that certainly seems like an appropriate topic for the season. Happy holidays, everyone!
Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy News
Complete issues beginning with the first newsletter in 1991 through 1998.
Complete issues beginning with the first newsletter in 1991 through 1998.
Archaeoastronomy Web Sites
An online website, built here for About.com by David Dearborn of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.
An online website, built here for About.com by David Dearborn of the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.
Archaeoastronomy
An interview with David Dearborn.
An interview with David Dearborn.
Archaeology Book Review: Skywatchers
Anthony Aveni's book Skywatchers is an encyclopedic coverage of naked-eye astronomy and the mathematical and astronomical interpretations of Mesoamerican codices across Latin America, accompanied by voluminous appendices and specialized bibliographies.
Anthony Aveni's book Skywatchers is an encyclopedic coverage of naked-eye astronomy and the mathematical and astronomical interpretations of Mesoamerican codices across Latin America, accompanied by voluminous appendices and specialized bibliographies.
Bibliographic Resource Material
From David Dearborn
From David Dearborn
Brickell Site
May be an observatory, according to one theory.
May be an observatory, according to one theory.
Chaco Canyon: Ancient Observatories
From the Exploratorium, a teaching resource about climate and astronomy based on Chaco Canyon. Well worth a trip; takes Macromedia Flash.
From the Exploratorium, a teaching resource about climate and astronomy based on Chaco Canyon. Well worth a trip; takes Macromedia Flash.
Class Resource Material
Part of a website by David Dearborn
Part of a website by David Dearborn
Shaw Butte Hilltop
A virtual visit to a tiny rockshelter in the Shaw Butte, decorated with Hohokam petroglyphs and thought to be an astronomical observatory, from Todd Bostwick and Stan Plum.
A virtual visit to a tiny rockshelter in the Shaw Butte, decorated with Hohokam petroglyphs and thought to be an astronomical observatory, from Todd Bostwick and Stan Plum.
Skywatchers
Skytwatchers is Anthony Aveni's introduction to the study of archaeoastronomy, and an explanation of how skywatching worked before the invention of the telescope, and an investigation into precolumbian scientific practices.
Skytwatchers is Anthony Aveni's introduction to the study of archaeoastronomy, and an explanation of how skywatching worked before the invention of the telescope, and an investigation into precolumbian scientific practices.
Stonehenge: The Online Bibliography
From Chris Woodford of Archaeologists and Development, the quintessential observatory.
From Chris Woodford of Archaeologists and Development, the quintessential observatory.
Cosmology
Cosmology is the intersection between astronomy and religion; many if not most prehistoric cultures studied the movement of the stars and planets as part of a religious rituals.
Cosmology is the intersection between astronomy and religion; many if not most prehistoric cultures studied the movement of the stars and planets as part of a religious rituals.
Trivia Quiz: Rujm el Hiri
Test your trivia knowledge about the ancient site of Rujm el Hiri in this quick quiz.
Test your trivia knowledge about the ancient site of Rujm el Hiri in this quick quiz.