to and the development of archaeoastronomy.
historical background and its position relative to mainstream archaeology.Explanation of the importance of an interdisciplinary
to some of the basic astronomical concepts;
a number of selected sites in Europe and beyond.
and Bronze age in Britain.
of available evidence from groups of monuments, such as tombs and circles, in order to assess validity and provide a basis
for other sites.
to computer techniques and applications related to archaeoastronomy.
latest developments and applications such as ‘Skyglobe’, effects such as precession may be studied. Assignment
advice at this session.
from Egypt, Americas, Greece, China and the Asian Continent, to examine the religious and social importance – ethnoastronomy.
Science or symbolism?
Interpretation of astronomical symbolism in monumental architecture.
or two important sites, make an investigative study into the historical perspective and reasoning, or purpose, for the construction
of the site itself.
to mainly sites in Britain and Ireland and their alignments.
subject is continually expanding, and so it is important to keep abreast of the latest developments and ideas to help the
student develop a critical understanding of the role of archaeastronomy
Overview of course
and final discussion of the selected projects/assignments as given out in the first session.