Science: Archaeology: Topics: Archaeoastronomy: Page 3

Report on the display of the Sky Disc of Nebra from The Cosmic Mirror #236.

A description of the Sky Disc of Nebra from The Cosmic Mirror #243

Largely German description of the Bronze Age artefact umearthed in Saxony-Anhalt, with FAQs in English.

A multimedia introduction to archaeoastronomy and ethnoastronomy suitable for K-12 teachers and students. Part of the University of Chicago's Digital Library.

Ancient stone circles and tombs in Ireland align with the Sun and the Moon, say astronomers. BBC Article

The BBC's science editor comes face to face with what is claimed to be the oldest map of the Moon ever made.

Introduction to basic archaeoastronomical concepts with examples from across the world.

BBC Radio 4 interview on the methodology of archaeoastronomy with Prof. Clive Ruggles and Dr. Frank Prendergast. Requires Real Player.

An article from "British Archaeology" magazine arguing for an astronomical motive for the building of some cursus monuments in prehistoric Britain.

An interdisciplinary course on cultural astronomy. The course has a goal of imparting an understanding of basic astronomical phenomena and an appreciation of their cultural significance throughout the world.

A variety of projects ranging from African Astronomy to Zodiac Mosaics.

A project run by the Sophia Trust to advance the scholarly study of astrology and cultural astronomy in British institutions of higher education.

Homepage of Paul Curnow with information on native astronomies, in particular the astronomy of the Aboriginal people of Australia.

An introduction the to astronomical theories surrounding these Irish Neolithic Cairns.

Course notes for the Archaeoastronomy course at the University of Virginia, USA.

Dr Kate Spence's theory of the cardinal alignment of Great Pyramid explained.