Astronomy and Ancient Calendars

ISBN: 9782918086079
Published by : Ocarina Books
This Thematic Study is a joint venture between ICOMOS, the advisory body to UNESCO on cultural sites, and the International Astronomical Union. It presents an overall vision on astronomical heritage, attempts to identify what constitutes "outst... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781842174814
Published by : Oxbow Books
Lunar calendars suffer from an inherent uncertainty in the length of each month and the number of months in the year. Variable atmospheric conditions, weather and the acuity of the eye of an observer mean that the first sighting of the new moon... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781407307992
Published by : British Archaeological Reports
Ancient settlements in Oman are frequently found where crops can be cultivated with groundwater distributed to fields by gravity flow. The allocation of water from irrigation using this method traditionally depended on the use of the sun and st... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781842179871
Published by : Oxbow Books
Understanding the calendars used by ancient and medieval cultures is essential to the writing of history. Equally important, however, is understanding the basis upon which our current knowledge of these calendars rests. This second volume of ... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9788886796439
Published by : Ocarina Books
This, the proceedings of a conference held by the Instituto Internazionale di Studi Liguri entitled "Archaeastronomy: a debate between archaeologists and astronomers looking for a shared method" explores our ancestors' knowledge of the movement... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780863564284
Published by : Saqi Books
In this brief introduction John Steele offers an intriguing insight into Middle Eastern achievements in astronomy and their profound influence on the rest of the world. Amongst other things the book traces the Late Babylonians schemes for model... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9781842173022
Published by : Oxbow Books
Dates form the backbone of written history. But where do these dates come from? Many different calendars were used in the ancient world. Some of these calendars were based upon observations or calculations of regular astronomical phenomena, su... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9783806218596
Published by : Konrad Theiss Verlag GmbH & Co.
This book examines the fascinating history of ancient star maps, celestial globes, and zodiac representations. The study includes discussions of Stone Henge and the reasons for its positioning, the controversial Nebra Sky Disk, and the Greek s... .... Learn More

ISBN: 9780954086725
Published by : Ocarina Books
This substantial collection of papers on indigenous astronomical knowledge is quite unequalled in its scope and extent. The authors are drawn from a variety of academic disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, engineering, ... .... Learn More