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Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth

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An authoritative introduction to the fascinating topic of archaeoastronomy―ancient peoples' understanding and use of the skies.

Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. With over 200 entries, it offers a number of ways to approach ancient astronomy, from key examples and case studies worldwide (Stonehenge; Mexican and Egyptian pyramids; Chaco Canyon, New Mexico; the Nazca lines in Peru) to general themes (cosmologies, calendars, ancient ideas of space and time, origin myths), to fundamental concepts and methods (how the sky has changed over the centuries, how to survey a site), and to the field's most frequently asked questions (How did ancient peoples navigate the ocean using the stars? How does astrology relate to ancient astronomy? Can ancient sites be dated astronomically?)

By revealing the astronomical significance of some of the world's most famous ancient landmarks and enduring myths and by showing how different themes and concepts are connected, Ancient Astronomy: An Encyclopedia of Cosmologies and Myth brings a unique authoritative perspective to an area too often left to speculation and sensationalism.

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  1. ISBN-10
    1851094776
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1851094776
  3. Publisher
    ABC-CLIO
  4. Publication date
    October 21, 2005
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 1.19 x 10 inches
  7. Print length
    560 pages
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“Ancient Astronomy is a first-class introduction to this fascinating subject.” ―The Observatory

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Clive Ruggles is professor of archaeoastronomy at the University of Leicester, Leicester, England.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABC-CLIO (October 21, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1851094776
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1851094776
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.65 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 1.19 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.0 out of 5 stars Archeo astronomy
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the Book presents exactly what it is: an encyclopedia. It presents different points of view for each topic and is well organized. A good reference book to keep when reading other similar material and one needs a cross check.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Archaeoloastronomy at its best!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2006
Clive Ruggles is professor of archaeoastronomy at the University of Leicester and has published numerous astronomy works in past: his ANCIENT ASTRONOMY: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COSMOLOGIES AND MYTH provides over 200 A-Z entries in an updated collection of world case studies revolving around themes ranging from calendars and space/time concepts to key issues of assessing evidence. Jargon-free explanations, discussions of problematic issues, bibliographic references and history and observations make for a reference recommended to a wide audience, from high school through college.
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