Archaeoastronomy

An Introductory Field Guide
Excavated by Thinkquest Team C0118421 (2001)
Left: Earthrise from the Moon; NASA Image

 

"We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay on our backs and look up at them and discuss about whether they were made or only just happened." - Mark Twain

 

Throughout the millennia, mankind has looked to the skies for a vast variety of reasons. Archaeoastronomy is a relatively new field of study which allows us to find out more about our species' history of interaction with the cosmos. This site hopes to spark your interest in Archaeoastronomy and enhance your knowledge of it.

First Timers
Head Straight to the Who? What? Why? Where? When? How? Section.

Sectionals
Choose from the following to find out more:
North America | MesoAmerica
Europe | The Middle East and Africa | Asia | The Pacific

Forum
Use the Forum to air your views, comments or opinions.

Fun Quizzes
Test what you've learnt!

Guestbook
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Credits and Resources