New Insights Into Archaeoastronomy

The multidisciplinary study that focuses on how the people in the past understood the phenomena in the sky, the usage of this knowledge, and the roles the sky played in their cultures is referred to as archaeoastronomy. It uses a variety of methodologies to uncover evidence of past practices such as archaeology, anthropology, astronomy, statistics and probability, and history. There are two approaches to do archaeoastronomy, namely, green archaeoastronomy and brown archaeoastronomy. Some of the major topics of archaeoastronomical research include the use of calendars, myth, and cosmology, and displays of power. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches to archaeoastronomy. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying archaeastronomy as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts.

• | Author: Hudson Pearce
• | Publisher: Murphy & Moore Publishing
• | Publication Date: Sep 20, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 247 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1639873902
• | ISBN-13: 9781639873906