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Archaeoastronomy

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The History of Astronomy: A Very Short Introduction
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Covers a wide range of topics in archaeoastronomy, from general principles to specific case studies.
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Astronomy in Prehistoric Britain and Ireland
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A comprehensive overview of the history of archaeoastronomy, from its early beginnings to the present day.
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October the First Is Too Late
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Classic work on archaeoastronomy, first published in 1962. It examines the evidence for astronomical knowledge in ancient cultures around the world, and argues that astronomy played a major role in the development of human civilization.
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Archaeoastronomy and the Roots of Science
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Detailed study of the archaeoastronomy of the ancient world. It examines the evidence for astronomical knowledge in ancient cultures around the world, and discusses the possible astronomical significance of this knowledge.
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Early Man and the Cosmos
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Study of the role of astronomy in the development of power and authority in ancient societies.
Early Man and the Cosmos
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Ancient Astronomy
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Focuses on the connection and influence of astronomy and the religious rituals and monuments found around the world from the ancient times until the Renaissance.
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Ancient Egyptian Phonology
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Detailed study of the science of ancient Egypt. It includes a chapter on archaeoastronomy, which examines the evidence for astronomical knowledge in ancient Egyptian culture.
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On Stonehenge
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Specific deep-dive into the archaeoastronomy of Stonehenge and the astronomical knowledge that led to its construction.
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The History of the Maya
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A detailed look specifically at the archaeoastronomy of the Mayans.
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The Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky
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Though primarily a stargazing guide, this book includes useful information for archaeoastronomy by providing deep dives into celestial events and their scientific significance.
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