Surf these sites: Archaeoastronomy -- Well developed site featuring articles and photographs on a number of significant sites and their Archaeoastronomy Archaeoastronomy -- A section of Chaco Canyon National Historical Culture Park, NM, that has been occupied by both Anasazi and Navajo peoples, is being surveyed for astronomically relevant features Archaeoastronomy at Mounds State Park by Donald R. Cochran -- During the 1988 Ball State University field school at Mounds Park, it was discovered that two enclosures were aligned to sunset at the summer and winter solstice when viewed from the center of the Great Mound Archaeoastronomy in Denmark -- Our numerous rock carvings (1500-900 BC) show many signs of the Sun. Short article and photos. Archaeoastronomy in Gotland -- There are about 3600 known grooves in stones in Gotland. The most important feature of the grooves is alignment. A study of 1256 grooves showed that they are aligned with certain positions of the celestial bodies, apparently the sun or the moon. Archaeoastronomy, Astrology & Ancient Egypt -- Understand the Khufu pyramid''s shaft alignment with the 3 major astronomical indices: the ecleptic, celestial equator and lunar orbital plane. The constellation Orion plays a significant role in Osirian mythos and other mysteries. Astronomy in Japan -- Astronomy in Japan with a lot of information on Japanese Star lore and astronomical history. Center for Archaeoastronomy -- Founded in 1978 at the University of Maryland to advance research, education and public awareness of archaeoastronomy. Hopewell Astronomy: Lunar alignment at the Octagon -- The axis of the Octagon is aligned to coincide with the extreme northernmost rising point of the moon, about 52 degrees azimuth at this latitude (40N)- the same alignment as the earliest structure at the Stonehenge site. Introduction to Archaeoastronomy -- The study of the astronomical practices, celestial lore, mythologies, religions and world-views of all ancient cultures we call archaeoastronomy. Native American Star Knowledge -- Stone medicine wheels (solar-stellar observatories) were the first (analog) computers. Lakota star maps and names, theology, many links. Pathfinder - Ancient American Calendar -- Observe video of light/shadow interplay on 1,000+ year old rock art marking equinox sunrise at a remote, newly discovered Colorado site. Rundetaarn: Archaeoastronomy in Denmark -- Introductory article. Star Myths and Constellation Lore -- Mainly Greek and Roman star lore, but a useful reference for students of Astroarchaeology The Giza Diagonal -- Demonstrates a north celestial pole connection for the alignment of the Giza pyramids The Shaw Butte Notebook -- This site makes extensive use of Quicktime to describe and demonstrate the workings of an Hohokam observatory. Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) Phase IV -- Cesare Berrini''s hypotheses concerning the relationships between bas-relief carvings on the Gateway of the Sun, the annual solar cycle, and geometric time measurement. University Massachusett''s Sunwheel -- Sunwheel - This is a project to build a stone circle aligned to the sunrises and sunsets of the solstices and equinoxes, as well as the north pole star, for use by the community as a tool for education and outreach.
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