Stonehenge : Sighting the Sun.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruggles, C. L. N. (Clive L. N.)

Contributor:

Chadburn, Amanda.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeoastronomy.

Stonehenge (England).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (232 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Liverpool : Liverpool University Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the astronomical and archaeological significance of Stonehenge, delving into its history, construction, and purpose. Authors Clive Ruggles and Amanda Chadburn examine how ancient peoples interacted with the skies, using Stonehenge to track celestial events. The book traces historical interpretations, from medieval myths to modern scientific hypotheses, highlighting Stonehenge's role in understanding solar and lunar cycles. It aims to provide a nuanced view of its astronomical alignments and cultural importance, appealing to readers interested in archaeology, history, and astronomy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

1 Humans and the heavens

2 Uncovering ancient sky knowledge

3 A question of orientation

4 An exceptional landscape: the archaeology of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site

5 Stonehenge and its sightlines

6 Sighting the sun at Woodhenge and Durrington Walls

7 Tangible connections to the sky in and around the Stonehenge World Heritage Site

8 The sightlines today

9 Pushing Stonehenge astronomy to the limit

10 The skies, religion and ritual: Stonehenge and beyond

11 The meaningful sun

Explainers

Glossary

Suggestions for further reading

Picture credits

References

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Other Format:

Print version: Ruggles, Clive Stonehenge

ISBN:

9781835538227