Astronomical Orientation
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The planned astronomical orientation and positioning of all kinds of monuments was proved by numerous investigations all over the world since the 19th century. Some cult, social or utilitarian purposes dictate a concrete orientation for... more
Archaeoastronomical studies carried out during the last decades in Mesoamerica have demonstrated that civic and ceremonial buildings were largely oriented on astronomical grounds, mostly to sunrises and sunsets on certain dates, allowing... more
El Oráculo de Amón en Siwa, edificado en la Baja Época, fue diseñado para generar una doble alineación solar, mediante un sistema de cajas de luz, doce días antes del equinoccio de primavera y doce días después del equinoccio de otoño,... more
This monograph presents the results of a study of orientations in prehispanic architecture of western and northern Mesoamerica. Analyzing the alignment data collected with field measurements for a number of civic and ceremonial buildings... more
This article summarises recent systematic research into the use and significance of astronomical orientations in ancient Maya architecture, and shows how by applying a more rigorous methodology to a large number of orientations we were... more
Many archaeologists have solved the very complicated issue of the importance of prehistoric circular enclosures designated of one to six pointed-base ditches. Palisades were within or outside of these. We documented that the ditches also... more
The political relevance of celestial imagery and astronomically-derived concepts in ancient Mesoamerica is evidenced in a wide variety of sources. Prehispanic codices often contain astronomical tables used by priesthood intimately... more
This article synthesizes recent advances in the study of astronomy and worldview in architectural and urban planning in Mesoamerica. Throughout most of this cultural area, the practice of orienting civic and ceremonial buildings followed... more
GEORGE PANTAZIS,Assistant Professor, School of Rural and Surveying Engineering, Laboratory of General Geodesy, National Technical University of Athens. Hellas EVANGELIA LAMBROU, Assistant Professor, School of Rural and Surveying... more
And all things that can be known contain number; without this nothing could be thought or known (Philolaus, Fr. 4: Stobaeus Anth. I, 21, 7b) The old Pythagorean doctrine that numbers underlie our knowledge of the world is proved by... more
A couple of years ago, a broad study of ancient temples and oracles in Greece was published by M. Ranieri in 2014 [1]. In this interesting work, Ranieri describes a very special behaviour of the orientation for the majority of the studied... more
As many studies worldwide [25], [6], [9], [17] have proven, there is a significant reason for the study of a monument. This is the actual orientation that the founders gave to the monument during its foundation. The... more
Abstract / Cultural astronomy is an interdisciplinary area of research that studies how perceptions and concepts related to the sky are part of the worldview of a culture. One of its branches, archaeoastronomy, focuses on the material... more
The Jesuit missions in South America were an important factor in the evangelisation of the continent during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. However, although the history and cultural aspects of the distinctive settlements that... more
Ridderstad, M. (2018) Muinaistutkija 3/2018: 56-63.
A couple of years ago, a broad study of ancient temples and oracles in Greece was published by M. Ranieri in 2014 [1]. In this interesting work, Ranieri describes a very special behaviour of the orientation for the majority of the studied... more