Concept information
Preferred term
Archaeoastronomy
Definition
- The study that deals with the astronomical knowledge of prehistoric peoples (season events, calendars, observing sites, astronomical alignments) and its influence on their cultures and societies (mythologies, religions, life). Archaeoastronomy covers the intersection between astronomy and archaeology. (en)
Broader concept
- Cultural astronomy (en)
Narrower concepts
- Megalithic astronomy (en)
Entry terms
- Ancient astronomy (en)
- Archeoastronomy (en)
- Astroarchaeology (en)
- Astroarcheology (en)
Contributor
Editorial note
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/64
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