Exploring the intriguing field of Archaeoastronomy, the book provides an authoritative introduction to how ancient civilizations understood the cosmos. Through an examination of various enigmatic sites and monuments, the author reveals the astronomical knowledge of our ancestors, uncovering the connections between their architectural achievements and celestial observations. This journey highlights the significance of astronomy in shaping cultural and historical contexts.
The textbook offers a comprehensive exploration of archaeoastronomy, examining the connections between ancient structures and celestial phenomena to reveal the beliefs and intentions of past architects. It is organized into three sections: the historical relationship between astronomy and various aspects of ancient life, fundamental principles of archaeoastronomy, and insights into famous sites like Stonehenge and the Pyramids. The updated edition includes a new chapter on Asian archaeoastronomy and features augmented reality tools for a more interactive learning experience.
Astronomy, Feng Shui, and the Mandate of Heaven
This book analyses the magnificent imperial necropolises of ancient China from the perspective of Archaeoastronomy, a science which takes into account the landscape in which ancient monuments are placed, focusing especially but not exclusively on the celestial aspects.
Il mondo è pieno di monumenti enigmatici e apparentemente muti. A volte sitratta di vere e proprie città. Basti pensare a Stonehenge, a Teotihuacan, oalle grandi piramidi di Giza. In questi luoghi esistono tuttavia chiari indiziche rivelano l'interesse dei costruttori per i movimenti delle stelle. Sitratta in molti casi dell'unica informazione che i costruttori stessi ci hannolasciato. Un insieme di indizi, spesso trascurati dagli studiosi, chetestimoniano non solo la tenacia di queste civiltà arcaiche, ma soprattuttol'importanza che le stelle ricoprivano nella loro cultura. Il libro accompagnail lettore sulle tracce dei misteri ma anche delle tante affascinanti scopertecompiute dall'archeoastronomia nello studio delle civiltà del passato.