The Resource Celestial geometry : understanding the astronomical meanings of ancient sites, Ken Taylor
Celestial geometry : understanding the astronomical meanings of ancient sites, Ken Taylor
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- Summary
- Since the dawn of civilization, humans have sought inspiration and guidance in the night sky. Celestial Geometry explores the remarkable achievements of ancient astronomers at over 60 archaeological sites, from European stone circles like Stonehenge to the pyramids of Egypt and Central America, the medicine wheels of North America, the carved monoliths of Easter Island, and lesser-known structures like the sun clock of Goseck. Combining myths and legends with modern science, this beautifully illustrated book is a profoundly illuminating celebration of human curiosity and creativity
- Language
- eng
- Label
- Celestial geometry : understanding the astronomical meanings of ancient sites
- Title
- Celestial geometry
- Title remainder
- understanding the astronomical meanings of ancient sites
- Statement of responsibility
- Ken Taylor
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- Since the dawn of civilization, humans have sought inspiration and guidance in the night sky. Celestial Geometry explores the remarkable achievements of ancient astronomers at over 60 archaeological sites, from European stone circles like Stonehenge to the pyramids of Egypt and Central America, the medicine wheels of North America, the carved monoliths of Easter Island, and lesser-known structures like the sun clock of Goseck. Combining myths and legends with modern science, this beautifully illustrated book is a profoundly illuminating celebration of human curiosity and creativity
- Summary
- Explores the achievements of ancient astronomers at sites, from European stone circles like Stonehenge and the pyramids of Egypt and Central America, to the medicine wheels of North America and the carved monoliths of Easter Island
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- Taylor, Ken
- Dewey number
- 930.1
- Illustrations
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- illustrations
- maps
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
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- Geomythology
- Astrology and mythology
- Astronomers
- Antiquities
- Archaeology
- Target audience
- adult
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- understanding the astronomical meanings of ancient sites
- Label
- Celestial geometry : understanding the astronomical meanings of ancient sites, Ken Taylor
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Control code
- 000049849578
- Dimensions
- 26 cm.
- Extent
- 240 p.
- Form of item
- regular print reproduction
- Isbn
- 9781780283869
- Isbn Type
- (hbk.)
- Other physical details
- col. ill., col. maps
- Label
- Celestial geometry : understanding the astronomical meanings of ancient sites, Ken Taylor
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Control code
- 000049849578
- Dimensions
- 26 cm.
- Extent
- 240 p.
- Form of item
- regular print reproduction
- Isbn
- 9781780283869
- Isbn Type
- (hbk.)
- Other physical details
- col. ill., col. maps
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